Video Editor (Part-Time, Contract)

Part-Time Video Editor (In-Person – Orange County) Ice Karim Cooks – Irvine, CA
20 Hours/Week | $35–$45/hr + Performance Bonuses | 30-Day Paid Trial

About Ice Karim Cooks

Ice Karim Cooks is a food-first media brand with 8+ million followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. We create:

• Viral food challenges
• Macro-friendly fast food dupes
• High-retention short-form content
• Story-driven YouTube videos
• Product launches (SpiceX Seasonings)

Our mission:
Eat good. Live good. Make delicious food. We are scaling our content output and looking for a sharp, adaptable editor who can grow with the brand.

Role Overview

We’re seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented Video Editor to elevate our visual storytelling across short-form and long-form platforms.

This role requires:

• Strong short-form editing instincts
• Fast turnaround speed
• High attention to pacing and retention
• Willingness to collaborate in person

You must be located in Orange County, CA and available to:

• Attend filming sessions
• Observe and understand our production style
• Occasionally edit in person
• Work closely with Karim on creative direction

We are starting with 2–3 videos per week, with strong potential to scale output and hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit short-form content (TikTok, Reels, Shorts)
• Support long-form YouTube edits as needed
• Craft compelling 1–3 second hooks
• Apply color correction, sound design, and pacing cuts
• Add captions, motion graphics, and subtle effects that enhance retention
• Maintain organized digital asset workflows
• Collaborate on creative direction and improve storytelling structure
• Deliver polished, high-quality videos on deadline

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience editing social-first content
• Strong portfolio showcasing high-engagement videos
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator preferred)
• Solid understanding of post-production processes (color grading, sound editing, motion graphics)
• Strong understanding of retention strategy for short-form platforms
• Quick learner with the ability to implement feedback rapidly
• Excellent communication and in-person collaboration skills
• Highly organized with file management and workflow discipline

Bonus if you:

• Have worked with creators or influencers
• Understand YouTube storytelling arcs
• Have experience editing food content
• Have thumbnail instincts

Compensation

• $35–$45/hour depending on experience
• Performance Bonuses:
• $100 bonus for videos reaching 1M+ views
• Additional incentive opportunities during major product launches

High performance can lead to:

• Increased hours
• Expanded creative role
• Long-term growth within the brand

All candidates will begin with a 30-day paid trial period to evaluate:

• Creative alignment
• Speed and reliability
• Retention instincts
• Cultural fit

Successful trial completion may lead to a longer-term role with increased responsibility.

Location Requirement:

Must be based in Orange County, CA and available for in-person collaboration.

How to Apply

Please include:

• Portfolio (especially short-form content)
• Links to high-performing videos you’ve edited
• A brief explanation of:
• Your editing philosophy
• How you approach hooks and retention
• Why you’d be a strong fit for this role

We’re building a serious media brand — not average content. If you’re competitive, creative, adaptable, and hungry to grow — apply.

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Please provide links to your portfolio (especially short-form content) and high-performing videos you’ve edited here.

Experience:

• Video editing: 2 years (Required)
• mobile video editing: 2 years (Preferred)
• Adobe Creative Suite: 2 years (Preferred)
• CapCut: 2 years (Preferred)
• lifestyle content creation: 2 years (Preferred)
• UGC (user generated content): 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Irvine, CA 92602 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Irvine, CA 92602