Freelance Video Editor

How to Apply
Email Liz@ambersmarketinggroup.com with the subject line “Video Editor Application – [Your Full Name]” and include:
A link to your video portfolio or samples (please set sharing to “anyone with the link”)
Your resume or LinkedIn profile
A brief description of your experience with marketing or promotional video
Your rates (per video or per hour), for example for a 30-second ad and a 60-second social video
Your location and time zone

About Amber’s Marketing Group (AMG)
AMG is a full-service marketing agency for home-services brands: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, garage doors and related trades. We help growing service businesses across the U.S. win customers through email marketing, paid media, brand creative, website assets and video.
We’re looking for a Video Editor to join our creative team on a per-project basis, turning raw footage into promotions, educational content and ads that bring in customers for our clients.
The Role
You’ll edit short-form and long-form marketing videos to AMG’s and each client’s brand standards. Work is assigned per project. Editors who deliver quality work on time and fit our creative style are offered regular, repeat projects.
What You’ll Edit
Social media content for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube (Reels, Shorts and feed posts)
Paid ad cut-downs in 5-, 15- and 30-second lengths
30-second OTT / streaming TV spots
Promotional ads and service announcements
Seasonal promotions, educational “tips” videos and trust-building content for homeowners
Testimonial and UGC-style videos
Key Responsibilities
Editing & Production
Cut raw footage into polished videos with clean edits, strong pacing and well-judged transitions or motion
Add text overlays, captions, lower thirds and callouts designed for mobile viewing with the sound off
Color grade and balance audio so every video is consistent with the brand
Export the right aspect ratio for each platform (9:16, 4:5, 1:1 and 16:9)
Brand & Marketing Alignment
Follow AMG brand standards, each client’s brand guidelines and the creative brief for every project
Edit with the goal in mind: a strong hook in the first few seconds, a clear message and a clear call to action
Collaboration & Workflow
Work with our Creative Lead, Marketing Managers and Project Coordinators
Act on creative briefs and revision feedback quickly and accurately
Deliver files on time, according to each project’s timeline
Keep project files clearly organized for handoff in Frame.io and Google Drive
Required Skills & Qualifications
Proven experience as a Video Editor, with a portfolio that includes marketing or promotional work
Proficiency in at least one of: Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, CapCut or Filmora
Strong understanding of:
Social media video formats and aspect ratios
Marketing-driven video storytelling
Captions and on-screen text for mobile viewing
Ability to follow brand guidelines and creative direction closely
Strong attention to detail and dependable turnaround times
Clear, responsive communication, including availability during part of the U.S. business day
Nice to Have
Experience working with marketing agencies
Short-form ad creative for paid social
Basic motion graphics or animated text (e.g. After Effects)
Light sound design and music syncing
Ability to suggest video concepts, spot hooks and repurpose long-form footage into multiple short clips
Experience with home-services or local-business clients
Selection Process
Application review: we review your portfolio and experience.
Test edit: shortlisted candidates edit a short video from footage we provide. We look at:
Editing quality
Storytelling and pacing
Brand alignment
How well you follow creative instructions
Interview: a short call with the AMG team.
Compensation
Paid per project
Rates depend on scope, turnaround time and experience level
Ongoing, repeat projects for top performers

Work arrangement
Yes