Video Editor

Freelance Video Editor Job Posting

Who We Are

Saltshine Creative is a Hawaii-based creative agency focused on elevating brands both locally and globally. Our mission is to bring balance and sustainability to the lives of entrepreneurs, brand leaders, and creatives through thoughtful strategy, vision, and creativity.

We specialize in social media management, content creation, and brand elevation for clients across the hospitality, restaurant, jewelry, consumer packaged goods, and medical industries.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented freelance Video Editor to collaborate with our creative team on social media Reels and short-form videos. We will provide the footage, creative direction, and client brand guidelines, while the editor will bring each concept to life through thoughtful editing, text overlays, music, and sound design.

This is an independent contractor role with consistent monthly projects and the potential for additional work as Saltshine Creative and our client roster continue to grow. Applicants must currently live in Hawaii.

The ideal candidate has a strong creative eye, understands social media trends, and can adapt their editing style to complement each client’s unique brand and aesthetic.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit short-form videos and Reels using footage provided by Saltshine Creative
• Add on-screen text, transitions, music, sound effects, and intentional sound design
• Create engaging, polished edits optimized for Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook
• Adapt editing styles to suit clients across hospitality, restaurant, jewelry, CPG, and medical industries
• Stay current on social media trends, editing techniques, audio trends, and platform best practices
• Follow creative briefs, brand guidelines, and feedback accurately
• Organize project files and maintain a clear, efficient editing workflow
• Complete revisions promptly and incorporate feedback with a collaborative attitude
• Manage multiple client projects while consistently meeting deadlines
• Communicate clearly and professionally with the Saltshine Creative team
• Respond to emails, messages, and project updates in a timely manner
• Proactively communicate any questions, delays, or challenges that may affect a deadline
• Maintain client confidentiality and handle all footage and creative assets responsibly

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience editing social media Reels, TikToks, or other short-form video content
• A strong portfolio demonstrating creative, trend-forward video editing
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, or comparable editing software
• Strong understanding of pacing, storytelling, text placement, music selection, and sound design
• Excellent attention to detail and visual consistency
• Ability to learn and adapt to a variety of client brands and aesthetics
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, follow direction, and manage multiple deadlines
• Clear, reliable, and professional communication
• Receptive to feedback and comfortable completing revisions
• Must currently reside in Hawaii

Experience working with an agency, managing multiple brands, or editing content for hospitality, lifestyle, beauty, wellness, food, or product-based businesses is a plus.

Submission Requirements

Please submit:

• A brief introduction and overview of your editing experience
• A portfolio featuring short-form videos or social media Reels you have edited
• The editing software you primarily use
• Your general availability and typical turnaround time
• Your hourly or project-based rate
• Confirmation that you currently live in Hawaii

Email applications to Stephen at stephen@saltshinecreative.com

Employment Type

• Freelance independent contractor
• Recurring monthly projects
• Remote, Hawaii-based
• Potential for additional work as the agency grows

If you have a great eye for social-first content, enjoy transforming raw footage into compelling videos, and are excited to collaborate with a growing creative agency, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: $24.68 - $29.72 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Honolulu, HI 96815