Freelance Video Editor

Freelance Video Editor (Creator & Short-Form Focus)

Location: Mexico City (Remote within Mexico City) Contract: Freelance to start, with potential for permanent role Languages: Fluent English & Spanish (written and spoken)

About the Role

We’re looking for a creator-focused video editor based in Mexico City to support a roster of high-profile content creators. This role is focused on transforming long-form content (YouTube, Twitch, podcasts, streams) into high-performing short-form video optimised for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram (Reels), Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube Shorts, and others .

You’ll typically work across 4–5 creators at a time , helping to build their reach, brand, and audience across social platforms beyond their primary channel. This is a freelance contract to start , with the opportunity to become a full-time permanent role based on performance and output.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit long-form creator content (YouTube videos, Twitch streams, VODs, podcasts) into engaging short-form clips

• Optimise content specifically for

• TikTok

• Instagram Reels / Meta platforms

• Snapchat

• YouTube Shorts and emerging platforms

• Receive briefs from the wider team and translate them into platform-native edits

• Select compelling moments, hooks, and narratives that drive retention and views

• Frame and crop footage correctly for vertical and platform-specific formats

• Add subtitles/captions (manual + AI-assisted workflows) Ensure content aligns with each creator’s tone, personality, and brand image Collaborate with producers, social strategists, and other editors

• Take joint ownership of content output quality, volume, and consistency Help grow creator viewership, discoverability, and brand presence across platforms

What You’ll Be Working On

• Short-form clips from

• YouTube videos

• Twitch streams & VODs

• Creator podcasts

• Fast-turnaround, social-first content

• Multiple creators simultaneously (typically 4–5)

• Content designed to drive

• Views

• Engagement

• Follower growth

• Brand consistency

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience editing short-form content for creators or brands

• Strong understanding of social platforms and what performs on each

• Fluent in English and Spanish (essential)

• Confident in subtitling and captioning content

• Excellent framing, pacing, and storytelling skills

• Proficient in video editing software such as

• Adobe Premiere Pro

• Final Cut Pro

• DaVinci Resolve

• Comfortable using AI and automation tools for subtitling and workflow efficiency

• Strong attention to detail and quality control

• Ability to manage multiple creators and briefs at once

Nice to Have

• Experience working with streaming, or creator-led content

• Knowledge of Twitch culture, YouTube creator ecosystems, or influencer marketing

• Motion graphics or light animation skills

• Experience working with agencies or creator management teams

Contract & Growth

• Freelance contract initially

• Consistent workload

• Opportunity to transition into a permanent role based on performance

• Work as part of a global creator and social team

• Exposure to major creators and international campaigns

How to Apply

Please include

• A short introduction

• Your portfolio or examples of short-form creator edits

• Confirmation of English & Spanish fluency

• Availability and freelance rate