Video Editor

Afar is seeking a talented and creative part-time video editor to join our team! The ideal candidate will have a passion for lifestyle, travel, and hospitality industries, along with a strong command of video editing tools. This position is perfect for someone who excels at crafting engaging short- and long-form videos and thrives in a collaborative environment.

This successful candidate will report to our Senior Editor, Social and Video. This role is 100% remote.

In this role, you will: 

- Edit short- and long-form video content for Afar’s paid and organic social channels, including Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

- Collaborate with Afar’s social media team to ideate and execute trend-driven video content, experimenting with innovative editing styles within verticals such as hotel, flight, and lounge reviews, travel hacks, and destination guides.

- Source stock footage as needed, handle raw footage, and incorporate voiceovers, sound effects, music, motion graphics, and color correction to create polished videos

- Work closely with various stakeholders (art, social, and marketing teams) to refine video concepts, gather and respond to feedback, and deliver final assets on schedule.

- Ensure videos are optimized for various formats, such as vertical for TikTok/Reels and horizontal for YouTube.

- Maintain a consistent visual style and production quality across all video projects.

- Design and A/B test engaging reel covers and YouTube thumbnails.

(Bonus, but not required) Interest in creating travel video content and narrating for Afar’s social channels.

Qualifications:

- 2 to 3 years of video editing experience, with clearly demonstrable examples of success on major social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube

- Strong understanding of social trends, platform updates, and audience engagement tactics, as well as a strong visual eye

- Expertise with video editing tools (CapCut, Adobe Suite) and experience working with mixed media (stills, design, and  video)

- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to consistently meet deadlines

All applicants must be able to provide legal proof of their eligibility to work in the U.S

Note: Please include work samples or a portfolio with your application