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

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

Short-Form, Platform-Native (TikTok & 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.

About the Role

This remote role focuses on short-form video for social platforms, primarily TikTok 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.

Projects may include:

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

What You’ll DoConcept Development & Storyboarding

• 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
  

Video Creation & Editing

• 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 TikTok and Instagram (formats, timing, conventions)

Platform-Native Execution

• Apply best practices for TikTok 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

Collaboration & Iteration

• 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

Who You Are

• 3+ years experience editing short-form video for social platforms
• Deep familiarity with TikTok 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

Bonus (Nice to Have, 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, TikTok-style explainers, green screen videos)
• Experience acting as a neutral “brand voice” for social content
• Familiarity with paid social creative testing workflows

Engagement & Compensation

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

Why Work With Big Human

• 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