Video Editor - Freelance, Remote

Magic, Inc getmagic.com Open · verified Oct 16, 2026

Remote Taguig City Full-time Mid-level Video Production

At a glance

Mid-level Video Production role at Magic, Inc. Remote, Philippines · full-time.

Pay not stated Video Editor salary

RoleVideo Production

SeniorityMid-level

LocationTaguig City

WorkplaceRemote

EmploymentFull-time

PostedOct 16, 2026 · today

Role brief

growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Turn client footage into about two polished long-form YouTube videos each week, following reference edits and creative direction
Shape long recordings into social clips and alternate versions while preserving the intended message and visual quality
Split your weekly editing time between long-form work and a high volume of short-form content
Revise edits, keep project files organized, and deliver finished videos by agreed deadlines
Match the reference style, then check pacing, audio and visual consistency before sending work

What you bring

You have edited long-form YouTube videos and made short-form clips from footage
You can use professional editing software such as Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve or a similar tool
You understand English well enough to follow scripts, context and creative direction
You can commit to about forty hours weekly and reliably attend video meetings on camera

Who this fits

This remote role suits an editor comfortable switching between detailed YouTube edits and fast-turnaround social clips, taking feedback, and matching a creator’s style. You need to work forty hours per week during the stated US business hours, join video meetings with your camera on, and provide your own computer and home workspace.

From the employer

About the Client Our client is a growing digital media company that creates short-form video and visual content using the latest AI tools. Their small, creative team moves fast and holds a high bar for quality and consistency. They value reliability, open communication, and people who take pride in their craft.
Why does this role exist? The Video Editor turns raw footage into polished long-form YouTube videos and engaging short-form clips that reflect the creative style and quality standards set by the team. This role exists so the content pipeline keeps moving, with finished videos delivered on schedule and in a consistent style across long-form and social content. Long-Form YouTube Video Editing

Edit approximately two long-form YouTube videos per week from raw footage provided by the client
Organize footage, assemble sequences, and create polished videos based on reference content and creative direction
Apply revisions and incorporate feedback to align the final output with the expected editing style

Short-Form Content & Clip Creation

Repurpose long-form footage into short-form clips for social media and trial reels
Create variations of existing content while keeping the intended messaging and visual quality
Deliver approximately 20 hours of short-form editing work per week, alongside approximately 20 hours of long-form editing

Quality Control & Style Matching

Match the editing style of provided YouTube references and examples as closely as possible
Review your own work for pacing, audio, and visual consistency before delivery [confirm: inferred from the style-matching and quality standards]

Deadlines, Revisions & Communication

Manage revisions, organize project files, and deliver completed videos on schedule
Communicate proactively, ask clarifying questions, and consistently meet agreed-upon deadlines
Participate in team check-ins and video meetings with camera on]

Required:

Proficiency in professional video editing software such as Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve
Experience editing long-form YouTube content and creating short-form clips
Strong English comprehension to understand scripts, context, and creative instructions
Good storytelling instincts, visual judgment, attention to detail, and openness to feedback
Reliable attendance and accountability, willingness to join video meetings with the camera on, and the ability to work about 40 hours per week

Your superpowers are...

Technical
- Professional editing in Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar software
- Pacing, cuts, transitions, and audio cleanup for YouTube-style content
- Reframing and repurposing horizontal footage into vertical short-form clips
- Captions, text, and music, as the style requires
- Organized project files, version control, and backups
Soft skills
- Storytelling instincts, including knowing which moments hook a viewer
- A sharp eye for detail and visual quality
- Coachability: you take feedback well and apply it quickly
- Accountability and dependable follow-through
- Asking questions early instead of guessing
- Managing a split workload and deadlines without being chased

WFH Set-Up:

Computer with at least 8GB RAM, an Intel i5 core processor/AMD Ryzen 5 Processor and up.
Internet speed of at least 40MBPS
Headset with an extended mic that has noise cancellation and a webcam
Back-up computer and internet connection
Quiet, dedicated workspace at home

You should apply if...

You love finding the best moment in a long recording and turning it into something people actually watch
You enjoy studying a creator’s style and reproducing it accurately
You can switch between deep long-form work and fast, high-volume short-form edits
You see feedback as a way to get better, not criticism
You’re dependable: you show up on time, on camera, and ready to work every day
You’d rather ask a quick question than hand in work that misses the mark
You want to grow with a team that will train you on its style and workflows

What to expect...

Work Setup:

Remote position
Must have a reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace
Required to provide own computer with Intel Core i5 or something similar or higher operating system

Working Hours:

40 hours per week
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM US Business Hours

Compensation:

$5 per hour
No benefits package included