Video Editor, Short Form

About the Company

Dream Three is a dynamic production company founded by an award-winning filmmaker and a Broadway actor. Our mission is to create impactful, mainstream stories that awaken consciousness and drive cultural change. We operate across multiple mediums and genres, including scripted and unscripted content, podcasts, music, theater, live events, publishing, and immersive experiences. Our team is composed of highly focused, high-trust professionals committed to mastery and excellence, not just the routine of a 9-to-5 job. We foster an environment that values radical candor, clear ownership, and bold creative initiatives. At Dream Three, we believe in pushing boundaries and delivering stories that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide.

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Short Form Video Editor who specializes in vertical video content to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for crafting engaging, thumb-stopping clips for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Your primary responsibility will be transforming long-form footage—including interviews, behind-the-scenes content, podcasts, and more—into concise, compelling edits that capture attention within the first few seconds and maintain viewer engagement throughout. You should be adept at understanding platform-specific storytelling techniques, pacing, and trends, enabling you to produce content that not only looks great but also performs well in terms of viewer retention and interaction. This role requires a quick turnaround mindset, attention to detail, and a keen eye for visual and auditory storytelling.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of editing experience with short-form content for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro as the primary editing tool.
• Strong understanding of vertical video storytelling, hooks, and pacing.
• Experience creating engaging captions, motion graphics, callouts, and SFX.
• Solid audio editing skills, including dialogue cleanup, EQ, compression, and loudness normalization.
• Ability to perform basic color correction and matching for consistent visual quality.
• Familiarity with current social media trends, platform norms, and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage time effectively in a remote work environment.
• Portfolio or reel showcasing vertical video edits, with accessible links (TikTok, Reels, Shorts preferred).
• Experience working collaboratively with producers, strategists, and other team members.
• Basic knowledge of thumbnail design tools such as Photoshop, Canva, or Illustrator (preferred but not mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Edit 3–5+ short-form video clips weekly from long-form footage, ensuring quick turnarounds, sometimes on the same day.
• Create compelling cold opens, trims, and pacing tailored specifically for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
• Add accurate, on-brand captions and enhance videos with motion graphics, callouts, emojis, and sound effects as appropriate.
• Mix and enhance audio quality, including dialogue cleanup and balancing background music and SFX.
• Perform basic color correction and matching to ensure visual consistency across clips.
• Format and export content in multiple aspect ratios (9:16, 1:1, 16:9) with platform-specific codecs and loudness standards.
• Organize project assets, including labeled exports, thumbnails, and metadata, following established conventions.
• Maintain organized file structures in Dropbox or Google Drive, adhering to naming and folder standards.
• Collaborate closely with producers and social strategists, taking notes and implementing revisions promptly.
• Participate in regular feedback sessions via Zoom or Slack to refine content quality and align with strategic goals.

Benefits

• Flexible remote work environment with a focus on work-life balance.
• Opportunities to work on diverse projects across media and genres.
• Collaborative team culture that values creativity, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Access to our brand kit, fonts, LUTs, and delivery specifications to streamline your workflow.
• Potential for increased hours and project scope based on performance and project needs.
• Exposure to a wide network of industry professionals and creatives.