Video Editor for Competitive Shooting Content (Short-Form Reels)

We’re looking for a talented video editor to turn competitive shooting and firearms training footage into engaging, high-energy short-form content for Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and other social platforms.

The goal is not just to trim videos down. We need someone who can identify exciting moments, create compelling hooks, maintain viewer attention, and produce content that feels fast, modern, and highly shareable.

What You’ll Do

* Edit 1-4 minute raw shooting footage into 15-60 second vertical videos
* Find the most exciting moments and build engaging stories around them
* Add dynamic captions, graphics, zooms, sound effects, and music
* Create strong hooks within the first 1-3 seconds
* Improve pacing to maximize retention and watch time
* Repurpose longer videos into multiple short-form clips
* Suggest creative ideas for future content

What We’re Looking For

Required

* Strong experience editing short-form social media content
* Excellent understanding of pacing and audience retention
* Ability to create engaging captions and motion graphics
* Familiarity with Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts trends
* Strong English comprehension
* Reliable communication and responsiveness

Bonus Points

* Experience editing sports content
* Experience editing firearms, shooting, hunting, military, tactical, or outdoor content
* Knowledge of competitive shooting sports
* Ability to create thumbnails and social graphics

Software

Please tell us which editing software you use:

* Adobe Premiere Pro
* DaVinci Resolve
* Final Cut Pro
* CapCut
* Other

Compensation

Please include:

* Your desired hourly rate
* Your desired monthly rate for ongoing work
* Typical turnaround time for a 30-second reel

IMPORTANT: How to Apply

Please submit:

1. Three examples of your BEST short-form videos.
2. One example where you significantly improved pacing and engagement.
3. A brief explanation of how you decide what footage to cut and what to keep.
4. The word “ALPHA” at the beginning of your application so we know you read the entire posting.

Test Question

Imagine you receive a 5-minute video of a competitive shooting stage.

What would be the first three things you look for when deciding how to turn it into a 30-second reel?

We are looking for long-term help and will hire based primarily on editing quality, storytelling ability, and understanding of audience engagement.