Video Editor Contractor – Short-Form Content at Defiant, Inc.
Sales and Marketing
USA Only
Full-Time
Wordpress
Seo
Adobe Premiere
Video Editing
Social Media Content
Animation
Adobe After Affects
Do you thrive in a fast-paced tech environment focused on web security? Want the freedom to work remotely from any U.S. location with flexible scheduling? This video editing opportunity might be perfect for you!
We're seeking a talented Short-Form Video Editor to produce captivating content for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Facebook. This freelance position offers $35-$50/hour based on experience.
What We Need
The perfect candidate will have their finger on the pulse of social media trends, understand what drives engagement, and create high-impact videos that grab viewers instantly.
Bonus points if you have WordPress knowledge or cybersecurity experience - tech-savvy editors with background in these areas will stand out.
- Minimum 1 year video editing experience with a portfolio highlighting short-form work
- Expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, or DaVinci Resolve (preferred)
- Deep understanding of platform algorithms, viral strategies, and current video trends
- Skills in motion graphics, typography, and audio enhancement
- Experience analyzing performance metrics and aligning content with brand objectives
- Ability to handle multiple projects with quick turnarounds without sacrificing quality
Nice-to-Have Qualifications:
- WordPress skills - familiarity with security plugins (like Wordfence) and common vulnerabilities
- Cybersecurity understanding - knowledge of malware, firewalls, and security concepts
- Technical content experience - ability to edit educational material about web security or IT
What You'll Do:
- Create polished short-form videos optimized for major social platforms
- Incorporate trending elements like dynamic text, effects, and sound design
- Transform technical content into digestible, engaging clips
- Keep current with evolving social media formats and best practices
- Work with our marketing team to ensure brand consistency
- Optimize videos for search visibility and platform performance
- Maintain cohesive visual style across all content
- Focus on strategic goals beyond just view counts
Our Hiring Process
We review every application and typically respond within 1-2 weeks. All interviews are conducted remotely.
This role begins with a 2-3 week paid trial period (minimum 10 hours/week) to ensure mutual fit before considering ongoing work.
Final offers are contingent on background check results, which we evaluate in context of the position requirements.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
- 100% remote position with flexible hours at a company that pioneered remote work
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We embrace diversity and never discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or any other non-performance factor.