Freelance Social Video Editor; Short-Form, Motion & Animation

Freelance Social Video Editor (Short-Form, Motion & Animation)

Short-Form, Platform-Native (Tik Tok & Instagram)

Contract
· Remote (EST)
· Project-based with potential ongoing work

Hi, we’re Big Human, a full-service creative agency partnering with ambitious brands to build thoughtful, effective digital experiences.

We’re looking for a freelance Social Video Editor to support short-form, social-first video projects for client work, with the potential to collaborate on an ongoing basis as needs evolve.

This remote role focuses on short-form video for social platforms, primarily Tik Tok and Instagram (Reels, Stories, ads).

We’re not looking for someone who simply cuts footage. We’re looking for a creative partner who understands how social content works: someone who can take a rough idea or goal and help shape it into a compelling, platform-native video.

• 15–30s explainer or product videos
• Paid social video assets
• Organic Tik Tok / Reels
• Cut-downs and remixes from longer video shoots
• Animations and motion graphics
• Iterative testing of hooks, intros, and formats

• Take high-level concepts or briefs and help refine the direction for short‑form social
• Shape narrative flow, pacing, and emphasis for 15–30s videos
• Propose strong “stop‑the‑scroll” opening hooks
• Create or collaborate on lightweight storyboards or outlines
• Develop multiple intro or hook variations when testing is required

• Create and edit short‑form videos using a mix of:
  • Stock footage (sourced thoughtfully)
  • Platform‑native text treatments
  • Motion graphics / animation
  • AI‑assisted assets (when appropriate)
  • Live‑action footage provided by our team
• Edit for clarity, pace, and performance
• Ensure videos feel native to Tik Tok and Instagram (formats, timing, conventions)

• Apply best practices for Tik Tok and Instagram content
• Comfortably recommend platform‑native design choices (ie. IG‑style fonts, captions, overlays) even when less “designed”
• Optimize edits for both organic and paid use when needed

• Work closely with our design team to ensure brand alignment
• Take feedback from Big Human and client stakeholders
• Iterate efficiently
• Deliver final assets that are client‑ready and on brief

• 3+ years experience editing short‑form video for social platforms
• Deep familiarity with Tik Tok and Instagram (Reels, Stories, ads)
• Strong motion design and/or animation skills
• Comfortable shaping ideas and making creative recommendations
• Fast, organized, and reliable
• Clear communicator who collaborates well with designers and strategists
• Availability within 10 am – 6 pm EST
• Agency experience is a plus, but not required

• Strong preference for someone based in the Tri‑State area (NY / NJ / CT), as we occasionally meet in person
• Comfortable appearing on camera (for example, Tik Tok‑style explainers, green screen videos)
• Experience acting as a neutral “brand voice” for social content
• Familiarity with paid social creative testing workflows

This is a freelance, project‑based role.

• Compensation is commensurate with experience
• Most projects are scoped as short‑term engagements, with potential for ongoing collaboration based on fit and client needs
• Scope, timeline, and budget will be defined per project

• Thoughtful, strategy‑led creative work
• Collaborative, talented teams and fun clients
• Respect for craft, iteration, and work‑life balance
• Opportunity to build an ongoing freelance relationship with a growing agency