Social Media Video Editor & Content Strategist (Premiere Pro)

Job Overview
Our client is seeking a creative, highly adaptable Social Media Video Editor & Content Strategist (Premiere Pro) to take ownership of short-form video assembly, creative adaptation, and content scheduling across three distinct brand pillars (Lifestyle/Beach, Tradie, and Fitness). Working in close collaboration with the internal creative team, you will edit raw footage into high-converting trial reels, Instagram Reels, and multi-platform video assets. By studying platform analytics, trend shifts, and audience engagement, you will craft original content concepts, adapt visual aesthetics to match each sub-brand, and maintain a high-volume output designed to propel organic audience growth.
Client Overview
Our client is an innovative multi-brand enterprise headquartered in Burleigh Heads, Queensland, managing three distinct sub-brands spanning coastal lifestyle/beachwear, trade services, and high-performance fitness. Driven by creative storytelling and digital brand building, the business leverages short-form video to cultivate active online communities across Gold Coast and national markets.
Schedule
Monday - Friday, Flexible Hours AEST Business Hours (Brisbane / Queensland Time) (20 hours per week)
Responsibilities
Short-Form Video Editing: Transform raw video footage into multiple polished, high-engagement trial reels optimized for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
Multi-Brand Style Adaptation: Tailor tone, pacing, music selection, visual effects, and typography to seamlessly match three contrasting brand identities: Lifestyle/Beach, Tradie, and Fitness.
Creative Testing: Produce a consistent, high volume of short-form video variations to test creative hooks, captions, and call-to-action frameworks.
Team Collaboration: Collaborate with the primary social media team to ensure seamless handoffs between trial reel testing and main feed publishing.
Content Strategy & Scheduling: Plan, map out, and schedule multi-platform content calendars across all three sub-brand accounts.
Performance Optimization: Monitor reel reach, watch time, completion rates, and audience engagement metrics to continuously refine content strategies.
Trend Research: Research emerging social media trends, viral audio formats, and editing styles, pitching fresh creative concepts aligned with each brand's voice.
Asset Organization: Maintain rigorous brand consistency, asset organization, and file management across all cloud video libraries.
Requirements
Portfolio: A portfolio link must be provided upon application.
Video Editing Mastery: 2–4+ years of professional video editing experience specifically tailored for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and short-form algorithms using Premiere Pro, CapCut Pro, After Effects, or DaVinci Resolve.
Multi-Brand Adaptability: Proven ability to switch editing styles fluidly across vastly different aesthetics—from polished lifestyle visuals to rugged trade content and high-energy fitness reels.
Platform Fluency: In-depth understanding of Instagram algorithms, trial reel mechanics, audio trends, and visual hook retention strategies.
Software Stack Knowledge: Experience using scheduling tools (Meta Business Suite, Later, Buffer, or Sprout Social), design tools (Canva Pro, Adobe Photoshop), and cloud storage/collaboration platforms (Google Drive, Dropbox, Frame.io, Slack).
Autonomous Execution: High self-direction with the discipline to manage multi-brand content calendars, asset libraries, and deadlines independently.
Independent Contractor Perks
Permanent work from home
Immediate hiring
Note
Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.
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