Short-Form Video Editor; Freelance - Remote

Opportunity

Short‑Form Video Editor (Freelance) - Remote

Organization:
Accelerate Change

Reports to:

Senior Content Production & Experimentation Manager, Micah Evangelista

Location:

This is a remote, freelance opportunity for an individual based anywhere in the US.

Founded in 2012, Accelerate Change is a nonprofit (c3/c4) digital media lab. We work to increase civic engagement with BIPOC and low‑income communities through digital media. Our programs include:

• Scaling emerging cultural media properties
• Investing in established cultural media properties
• Building influencer networks
• Leading a digital media lab
• Driving civic engagement campaigns

Learn more about our theory of change, approach, and impact at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Our team is made up of digital media innovators and operators who bring a mix of tech, business, civic engagement, and media backgrounds. Meet our team and learn more about our culture at /

Accelerate Change is seeking a freelance, short‑form video editor who deeply understands what works on social media platforms. Our ideal candidate is someone with extensive experience creating high‑performing short‑form content for Tik Tok, Instagram Reels, and You Tube Shorts, with the ability to scale edits to longer‑form content as needed. You understand what drives engagement on social media, from strong hooks and pacing to trend‑aware, platform‑native storytelling, and bring an experimental, creator‑first mindset to your work.

You have a strong eye for visual design and know how to craft edits that feel intentional, engaging, and built for growth.

• Edit high‑performing short‑form videos optimized for Tik Tok, Instagram Reels, You Tube Shorts, Snapchat, and similar platforms
• Craft strong opening hooks that immediately capture attention and improve watch time
• Apply platform‑specific best practices (pacing, captions, formatting, storytelling) to maximize reach and retention
• Stay current on trends, formats, sounds, and visual styles across social platforms
• Experiment with edits, structures, and visual approaches to test what performs best
• Design and implement on‑screen text, titles, captions, and visual cues with strong typography and layout instincts
• Repurpose and optimize content across multiple platforms while maintaining quality and intent
• Collaborate with producers and content leads on ideation, structure, and creative direction for short‑form series
• Maintain brand consistency while adapting to platform‑native aesthetics
• Format content correctly for each platform (aspect ratios, lengths, safe zones, captions, etc.)
• Work from creative briefs and across multiple partner brand guidelines
• Experience with motion graphics or light animation is a plus

• Commitment to social justice
• 2+ years experience with professional video editing software and motion graphics for social media video optimization
• Technical expertise in industry‑standard video editing software and familiarity with current video trends and best practices for social media
• Strong portfolio showcasing variety in video editing styles, motion graphics capabilities, and social media content
• Creative problem‑solving skills:
  Think creatively and find innovative solutions to visual storytelling challenges
• Excellent communication skills for understanding project requirements and collaborating with team members
• Self‑motivated and deadline‑driven:
  Skilled in working independently, managing time effectively, and meeting deadlines consistently

This is a 3‑month freelance opportunity with the potential to extend. The compensation range is $40 - $55 per hour, depending on experience. The number of hours per week will vary; we estimate roughly between 10 to 20 hours per week.

To apply, please upload your resume, share a link to your portfolio, and tell us more about your experience on the application page of our website.

Accelerate Change is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that people of color, people from working‑class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQIA+ people must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.