TikTok and Reels Video Editor & Content Creator

Location: Remote

Type: Contractor (Part-Time, :20h/week, with potential to scale)

Reports To: Project Manager & Production Lead

We’re looking for a social-native video editor/ creator who lives on social media (TikTok and Reels), understands Gen Z culture, and instinctively gets the tone, pacing, and hooks behind content that performs. You’re not an execution-only editor — you understand client strategy well enough to independently decide which edits to make, how to frame them, and why theyll work .

You can review interviews, face-to-camera content, podcasts, or archival footage and determine which moments should become edits without being given clip-by-clip instructions . You experiment with trends, understand what hooks an audience, and know how to make content feel fresh, relevant, and platform-native. You work fast, use effects intentionally, and can keep up with the pace of daily social production.

You’re deeply tuned into how social formats evolve, especially founder-led and thought-leadership content. This isn’t about chasing trends blindly, but about understanding what works and translating it into clean, compelling edits that feel both intentional and culturally fluent.

If you follow creators like Alex Hormozi, MrBeast, Jay Shetty, Codie Sanchez, Scott Galloway, or Sophia Amoruso; and understand how artists like Dua Lipa,Rosalía,Charli XCX, shape culture through rhythm and visuals, youre aligned with the editorial taste were aiming for.

Were not looking for a basic editor — were looking for someone curious, culturally fluent, fast, creative and reliable , who truly enjoys editing, and shipping high-quality social content consistently. Someone who can pitch, refine, and deliver ideas that feel fresh and intentional. If you think beyond the edit and know how to shape stories people want to share, wed love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

Short-Form Video Editing

• Turn long-form content (podcasts, interviews, Zoom calls) into native short-form clips for social media.
• Edit TikTok and Reels content from interviews and time-sensitive moments, including same-day mobile-first edits when needed.
• Independently identify strong editorial and viral moments, and execute them without clip-by-clip instructions, ensuring they feel made for the feed—not repurposed from YouTube.
• Add captions, music, overlays, visuals, and transitions aligned with brand tone and platform trends, optimized for scroll-stopping 9:16 content.

Trend-Driven Content Ideation & Repurposing

• Stay ahead with TikTok and Reels trends, formats, sounds, and editing styles.
• Understand why content performs and apply those patterns intentionally.
• Remix and repurpose existing content into new formats with clear hooks and narratives.
• Propose edit ideas and formats aligned with the defined strategy and cultural context.
• Source trending audio, meme references, and visual inspiration to elevate edits.

Creative Judgment & Brand Alignment

• Understand and interpret each clients tone, voice, and positioning.
• Edit in a way that enhances speaker delivery, emotional beats, and narrative arcs.
• Identify standout moments and recommend the best format (Reel, Meme, Remix, etc.).
• Ensure all edits stay aligned with brand pillars and creative direction.

Workflow & Delivery

• Deliver 10–12 high-quality clips per week with fast turnaround.
• Deliver same-day mobile edits for time-sensitive content when required.
• Collaborate using ClickUp and Frame.io, maintaining clean naming, versions, and statuses.
• Apply feedback quickly and iterate efficiently without friction.
• Use AI tools (auto-captions, cut detection, highlight detection) to speed up workflows and improve output.

Founder Mode & AI-Immersed Editing

• Act with ownership and initiative — propose edits and solutions without waiting for direction.
• Collaborate closely with producers, designers, and strategists inside a structured production system.
• Share trend insights, editing learnings, and platform observations with the team.
• Continuously improve speed, consistency, and editorial judgment through tools and iteration.

What You Bring

Required Skills & Experience

• 2+ years editing short-form social video (TikTok / Reels / Shorts).
• Deep fluency in TikTok culture, trends, and platform-native formats.
• Boldness to experiment, innovate, and break formats when appropriate.
• Strong creative taste, editorial judgment and storytelling instincts for short-form content.
• Ability to independently decide what to edit, how to frame it, and why it will work.
• Solid understanding of hooks, pacing, subtitles, transitions, and retention mechanics.
• Comfortable taking direct feedback and iterating quickly.
• Fast, reliable executor who can manage multiple edits and deadlines consistently.
• Clear communication skills in English, with the ability to defend creative choices and articulate reasoning.

We Are NOT Looking For

• Editors stuck in past Instagram aesthetics or cinematic-first styles.
• People unfamiliar with global creators, meme logic, or TikTok-native editing styles.
• Those who only take direction without contributing ideas, solutions, or cultural insight.
• Anyone uncomfortable with fast-paced environments, direct feedback, or collaborative iteration.
• Anyone lacking taste, curiosity, or cultural literacy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience editing for digital creators, thought leaders, or social media brands.
• Background working with podcasts and transforming long-form content into short clips.
• Knowledge of meme culture and remix trends.
• Spanish fluency is a plus.

Why This Role Is Important

You’ll shape the digital identity of global founders, brands, and a global creative ecosystem. Your work will be seen across platforms, countries, and audiences. The right editor will travel, grow, and become part of a global creative network.This role is for someone who wants to build culture , not follow it.

Main Areas of Focus

• Social-first short video editing: TikTok, Reels, Shorts.
• Motion graphics, text overlays, and meme-style visuals.
• Repurposing podcasts, events, and meeting clips into scroll-stopping edits.
• Collaborating with editors and content leads on weekly content calendars.

About Us

Who We Are

Trolley is a fast-growing creative operations company delivering high-impact digital and marketing solutions. We collaborate with high-profile clients to strategize, produce, and optimize compelling content that drives engagement, brand visibility, and business growth. Our creative team functions as a fully integrated powerhouse—combining strategy, design, production, and performance analysis to deliver world‑class results.

AI Mindset & Continuous Innovation

We operate with an AI-first mindset and look for people who use technology to work faster, smarter, and more creatively. At Trolley, AI is part of everyday work, and we expect new hires to support a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and continuous improvement. At Trolley, AI is part of everyday work, and we expect new hires to support a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and continuous improvement.

Our long-term vision is clear: AI will become the standard for creative teams, and we stay ahead by investing early and integrating it deeply into our workflows. We dont believe AI replaces human work or creative instincts, it enhances them by making our output more efficient and scalable.

We Operate Under Founder Mode

Trolley operates on a Founder Mode mindset—focused on ownership, strategic thinking, and fast execution. We seek proactive, entrepreneurial thinkers who use AI to optimize work. Founder Mode emphasizes high-trust, collaborative teams where contribution outweighs control. We value creativity, resourcefulness, and clear communication. If you’re impact-driven, thrive in dynamic environments, and believe in scaling through systems, this is the place for you.

Benefits At Trolley

At Trolley, we believe in building a company that works for you — not the other way around. That means freedom, tools, and culture that support both your creativity and your execution. We offer:

• Work from anywhere
• Flexible schedule and time off — no micromanaging
• Direct collaboration with the Founder
• Access to top-tier AI tools (Perplexity, ChatGPT, ClickUp Brain and more)
• Clear path for long term career growth
• A supportive company culture grounded in ownership and prioritizing progress over perfection

Be Part of the Future of Work

Trolley is now accepting applications from ambitious professionals who want to work at the intersection of technology and creativity. Join us in shaping the next era of work.

Job Criteria

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Technology, Information and Media