Freelance Video Editor (m/f/d) for a social media agency

Shortform Content - Homeoffice - Retainer-Contract

We are currently looking for a professional Freelance Video Editor (m/f/d) for the continuous production of shortform videos. The cooperation is on a freelance basis with a retainer contract and offers the possibility of a later permanent part-time position if the cooperation is successful.

We are a full-service film production company for high-quality video content production. We work with various companies and produce premium content for short form channels. Your area of responsibility will mainly be the editing and post-production of short-form videos.

We are a young, dynamic team with a friendly atmosphere and look forward to welcoming you to our team. We value a pleasant working atmosphere and at the same time professional work at a high technical level.

The project:

• Retainer contract: At least 10 videos per month guaranteed

• Actual volume: 12-20 videos per month, highly scalable

• Compensation: 57€ per finished video

• Video specs: Under 1 minute (usually under 30 seconds), raw footage 15-30 minutes per video

• Revisions: 2 revision rounds included (internal + end client)

• Perspective: In case of successful cooperation option for permanent part-time position

What we offer:

• Retainer contract with initially at least 10 videos per month guaranteed (570€/month)

• Currently 16-28 videos per month, highly scalable

• 57€ per finished video 

• Young, friendly team with flat hierarchies

• 100% home office & free time management (deadlines must be met)

• Growth opportunities - option for later permanent part-time employment

• Exciting, diverse projects with various companies

Application:

Important: Please only apply with portfolio/showreel that demonstrates your technical skills in shortform with DaVinci Resolve. Pure CapCut or mobile editing work cannot be considered.

If you think you'd be a good fit for the team, send us your portfolio and a brief overview of yourself.

Don't meet 100% of the requirements, but think you've got most of them down? Write to us anyway.

We look forward to receiving your application!

What you need to bring:

• DaVinci Resolve required: Sure handling of nodes, keyframes, editing tools and Fusion Basics is required.

• Professional editing experience: You have experience in professional video editing and understand how to edit videos at a high level.

• Color grading: Advanced knowledge of color correction and color grading. You can correct color casts, read scopes, adjust contrast and exposure and give all shots a uniform look. Don't just use LUTs.

• Audio at an advanced level: Noise reduction, EQ, compression, mixing - you'll master audio editing and sound design basics. You know how to set videos to the right volume.

• Music selection & editing: You have a feel for the right music and can edit tracks seamlessly: shorten, lengthen, cut to beats and create seamless transitions.

• Independent problem solving: You can solve technical problems on your own - image stabilization for shaky footage, color correction for poor exposure, denoising, etc.

• Conceptual thinking: You understand concepts and implement them visually. You work according to our concept, but think along with us: Do you see a better solution? Tell us. You solve problems independently, your own ideas are welcome.

• Engagement & Dynamics: You understand social media dynamics and know how to keep videos exciting - through targeted music changes, varying editing patterns and perfect timing.

• Speed: You work quickly and routinely. An average of 1.5 hours per video should be realistic.

• Reliability: You meet deadlines and communicate proactively if things get tight.

This position is not suitable for:

• Editors who mainly work with CapCut or mobile apps

• UGC creators or social media managers without solid technical editing skills

• People who want to try out video editing first

• Cross-trainers without professional editing experience

Your tasks:

• Sifting and selection of raw material

• Professional editing with storytelling focus

• Music selection, Editing and insertion of suitable sound effects

• Color correction and color grading

• Audio post-production (noise reduction, mixing, EQ, compression)

• Problem solving for technical footage issues