UGC Video Editor (Part-time)

UGC Video Editor (Part-time) Turn raw creator clips into thumb-stopping Reels/TikToks, flexible hours, fast turnaround — $30–40/hr. About the UGC Video Editor We're looking for a video editor who lives and breathes UGC — the raw, authentic, thumb-stopping style that outperforms polished ads on social feeds. You'll take creator-shot and customer-submitted footage (talking-head clips, unboxings, testimonials, day-in-the-life content) and cut it into scroll-stopping, native-feeling videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. This isn't about making things look "produced" — it's about knowing exactly how much (or how little) polish keeps content feeling real while still driving engagement and conversion. This is a part time role based in the US in any of the following states: California, Colorado, Minnesota, Texas. What You'll Do Edit raw UGC/creator footage (talking-head, testimonial, unboxing, demo, and lifestyle-style clips) into fast-paced, native-feeling short-form videos Add on-trend captions, text overlays, hooks, and sound design that match current platform formats (not corporate/ad-style editing) Build strong hooks in the first 1–3 seconds to stop the scroll Cut multiple variations/hooks from the same raw footage for A/B testing ad creative Stay current on UGC and short-form trends, sounds, transitions, and formats across TikTok, Reels, and Shorts Collaborate with the content/marketing/paid social team on briefs, creator footage selection, and performance feedback Organize and manage a library of raw creator footage, hooks, captions templates, and trending audio Turn around quick edits and iterate fast based on performance data or feedback What We're Looking For 1–3+ years editing UGC, creator, or influencer-style content specifically (not just traditional/branded video) — portfolio or reel required, UGC samples strongly preferred Strong proficiency in CapCut and/or Adobe Premiere Pro A sharp instinct for what makes UGC feel authentic vs. overproduced — pacing, captions, hooks, and sound that match platform-native norms Familiarity with performance-driven editing (hook variations, A/B testing creative, editing to metrics/retention) Ability to work independently, prioritize, and hit fast turnaround times Strong communication skills and comfort taking/receiving feedback Bonus: experience editing UGC for paid social/ad creative, basic motion graphics, or on-camera creator experience yourself Details Hours: Flexible, approximately 20-25 hours/week Compensation: $30-40/hr DOE To Apply Please send a resume and a link to your reel or 2–3 sample UGC edits (please include at least one example of raw footage vs. final edit if possible) Department Post Production Locations Austin, Denver, Minneapolis Remote status Hybrid About soona As a creative technology company, our mission is to make the internet a more beautiful place. Today, we do that by providing e-commerce brands with the solutions they need to create with confidence. With soona, brands can make, manage and measure their creative for whatever they sell and wherever they sell.