Video Editor (Long-form to Short-form Content)
Treantly • Philippines
Posted: April 28, 2026
Job Description
Treantly is a Canadian-based recruitment agency that facilitates the connection between businesses in North America and exceptional remote staff in the Philippines.
We’re looking for a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor who can transform long-form videos into engaging short-form content for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. You should know how to capture attention fast, tell a story in under 60 seconds, and optimize videos for social media performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Edit long-form videos into multiple short-form clips (15–60 seconds) optimized for social media
- Identify the most engaging moments (“hooks”) from long content
- Add captions, subtitles, emojis, and motion graphics to improve engagement
- Use jump cuts, zooms, sound effects, and pacing techniques to maintain viewer retention
- Format videos for vertical (9:16) viewing across platforms
- Follow trends and adapt editing style to match current viral content formats
- Collaborate with the team to align edits with brand voice and messaging
- Deliver high-quality videos on time with quick turnaround
- Proven experience editing short-form content (Reels, TikTok, Shorts)
- Strong storytelling and pacing skills for short videos
- Proficiency in tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, or similar
- Experience adding captions and designing engaging on-screen text
- Understanding of social media trends and algorithms
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
Nice to Have
- Experience repurposing podcasts, webinars, or interviews into short clips
- Basic motion graphics and animation skills
- Familiarity with AI editing tools or auto-captioning tools
- Knowledge of content strategy or viral content frameworks
Additional Content
Treantly is a Canadian-based recruitment agency that facilitates the connection between businesses in North America and exceptional remote staff in the Philippines.
We’re looking for a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor who can transform long-form videos into engaging short-form content for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. You should know how to capture attention fast, tell a story in under 60 seconds, and optimize videos for social media performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Edit long-form videos into multiple short-form clips (15–60 seconds) optimized for social media
- Identify the most engaging moments (“hooks”) from long content
- Add captions, subtitles, emojis, and motion graphics to improve engagement
- Use jump cuts, zooms, sound effects, and pacing techniques to maintain viewer retention
- Format videos for vertical (9:16) viewing across platforms
- Follow trends and adapt editing style to match current viral content formats
- Collaborate with the team to align edits with brand voice and messaging
- Deliver high-quality videos on time with quick turnaround
- Proven experience editing short-form content (Reels, TikTok, Shorts)
- Strong storytelling and pacing skills for short videos
- Proficiency in tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, or similar
- Experience adding captions and designing engaging on-screen text
- Understanding of social media trends and algorithms
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
Nice to Have
- Experience repurposing podcasts, webinars, or interviews into short clips
- Basic motion graphics and animation skills
- Familiarity with AI editing tools or auto-captioning tools
- Knowledge of content strategy or viral content frameworks