Trolley AI · 3 months ago
Short Form Social Video Editor
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expTrolley AI is a fast-growing creative operations company that delivers high-impact digital and marketing solutions. They are seeking a Social Video Editor to create engaging short-form content for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, focusing on fast-paced edits that resonate with audiences and align with client goals.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Edit engaging short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts using raw footage, screen recordings, and b-roll
Repurpose podcast episodes, interviews, and client content into platform-native clips
Add music, captions, animations, and effects that align with platform trends and brand guidelines
Format all videos for vertical (9:16) mobile-first viewing
Create visually dynamic, emotionally resonant edits that stop the scroll
Stay up to date with trends, memes, templates, and editing styles on TikTok and Reels
Propose new video concepts, remix formats, and smart hooks aligned to what's working on social
Source creative audio or overlay ideas to enhance clips
Suggest how existing content (e.g., podcast clips, talking heads, b-roll) can be reshaped into new formats
Collaborate with the producer, content social creator and designer to translate ideas into high-performing visual content
Understand and interpret the tone, voice, and positioning of each client
Edit in a way that enhances speaker delivery, emotional beats, and narrative arcs
Identify standout moments from raw footage and recommend best use cases (Reel, Meme, Remix, etc.)
Ensure edits remain on-brand and in sync with creative direction
Deliver final video files via Frame.io and maintain tasks in ClickUp
Ensure all exports are named and formatted correctly
Implement feedback swiftly and clearly
Collaborate with other editors and creative team members to meet weekly delivery goals
Leverage AI tools to streamline workflows, speed up editing, and enhance creative output (e.g., auto-captioning, trend analysis, cut detection)
Act with ownership and initiative-propose edits, pitch ideas, and make strategic decisions without waiting for direction
Collaborate cross-functionally with producers, designers, and strategists to align on creative goals and improve content performance
Contribute trend insights, editing innovations, and platform learnings to the broader creative team
Qualification
Required
2+ years editing short-form video for social media platforms
Strong grasp of narrative pacing, rhythm, and visual storytelling
Advanced proficiency with editing tools: CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or native in-app editing
Familiarity with platform-specific trends and mechanics (hooks, cuts, subtitles, transitions)
Ability to work independently and manage multiple edits simultaneously
English proficiency and strong communication skills
Preferred
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
Company
Trolley AI
Trolley AI is the control room for founder-led execution—uniting creative vision and operational rigor in one integrated platform.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase