Afar is seeking a talented and creative part-time video editor to join our team! The ideal candidate will have a passion for lifestyle, travel, and hospitality industries, along with a strong command of video editing tools. This position is perfect for someone who excels at crafting engaging short- and long-form videos and thrives in a collaborative environment.
This successful candidate will report to our Senior Editor, Social and Video. This role is 100% remote.
In this role, you will:
– Edit short- and long-form video content for Afar’s paid and organic social channels, including Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
– Collaborate with Afar’s social media team to ideate and execute trend-driven video content, experimenting with innovative editing styles within verticals such as hotel, flight, and lounge reviews, travel hacks, and destination guides.
– Source stock footage as needed, handle raw footage, and incorporate voiceovers, sound effects, music, motion graphics, and color correction to create polished videos
– Work closely with various stakeholders (art, social, and marketing teams) to refine video concepts, gather and respond to feedback, and deliver final assets on schedule.
– Ensure videos are optimized for various formats, such as vertical for TikTok/Reels and horizontal for YouTube.
– Maintain a consistent visual style and production quality across all video projects.
– Design and A/B test engaging reel covers and YouTube thumbnails.
(Bonus, but not required) Interest in creating travel video content and narrating for Afar’s social channels.
Qualifications:
– 2 to 3 years of video editing experience, with clearly demonstrable examples of success on major social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
– Strong understanding of social trends, platform updates, and audience engagement tactics, as well as a strong visual eye
– Expertise with video editing tools (CapCut, Adobe Suite) and experience working with mixed media (stills, design, and video)
– Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to consistently meet deadlines
All applicants must be able to provide legal proof of their eligibility to work in the U.S
Note: Please include work samples or a portfolio with your application
$30 – $33.65 an hour
20 hours per week