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Video Editor

Bamboo Works
Full-time
Remote
Philippines
$400 - $800 USD yearly
Design
We’re looking for a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor to support a filmmaker and storyteller with a growing international presence. This role involves editing cinematic, documentary-style content with a strong focus on emotion, pacing, and visual storytelling. You’ll collaborate remotely to turn raw footage into polished short-form and long-form edits that align with a distinctive, authentic style. 

Work Hours: 20hours/week (part-time with potential to transition into full-time); AU working hours
Work Set-Up: Remote (PH-based); Independent Contractor
Salary: $400-800

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Edit 5–20 min long-form videos in a cinematic vlog/documentary style.
  • Create short (10–60 sec) vertical videos for Instagram Reels and TikTok
  • Enhance edits with music, sound design, and basic color correction.
  • Prioritize authentic, story-driven editing over trendy or clickbait styles
  • Work closely with the client to learn and mirror his editing style, while offering your own creative input
  • Edit dialogue-heavy content with strong English comprehension.
  • Maintain an organized file structure for projects, exports, and final delivery.
Role Requirements:
  • Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, with a strong command of editing tools and workflows.
  • A well-developed portfolio demonstrating experience in cinematic, story-driven, or documentary-style editing.
  • Strong grasp of pacing, rhythm, and narrative structure to craft compelling edits.
  • Competency in basic color grading and sound design to support and enhance visual storytelling.
  • Excellent English comprehension and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret tone, context, and nuance in dialogue-driven content.
  • Highly self-motivated and reliable, with the ability to work independently in a remote environment while meeting deadlines.
  • Willingness to learn and align with Dani’s established editing style, while maintaining attention to creative detail.
Preferred Requirements:
  • Experience with Adobe After Effects or motion graphics design.
  • Background in editing wedding films, branded documentaries, or travel-focused content.
  • Familiarity with advanced cinematic color grading techniques.
  • Ability to provide creative input and contribute to story development and visual direction.
Recruitment Process:
  • Initial Interview
  • Client Interview