Video Editor & Social Media Content Repurposing Specialist

This is a remote position.

Video Editor & Social Media Content Repurposing Specialist

About the Client

Her work focuses on helping women navigate bias, power dynamics, workplace challenges, and high-pressure professional situations through structured, strategic responses.

Her expertise sits at the intersection of workplace dynamics, leadership behavior, power and perception, and real-time decision-making. Through her speaking engagements and professional content, Stephanie aims to share insights that help individuals and organizations respond more effectively to challenging situations.

Stephanie is looking to expand her presence on YouTube while continuing to build on her existing activity on LinkedIn. She also wants to repurpose her speaking content for Facebook and Instagram.

She is exploring professional video editing support for the first time and would like to work with someone who can guide her through the editing process, offer practical recommendations, and turn her recorded content into polished, engaging videos for different platforms.

Project Overview

The immediate requirement is to edit a recorded speaking engagement scheduled for November 12, 2026.

Stephanie expects to provide the raw recording once the event has taken place and the footage is available. The editor will be responsible for reviewing the footage, editing the main presentation into a polished long-form video, and repurposing suitable sections into shorter clips for social media.

The raw recording is expected to be approximately 25–35 minutes long, with a target long-form video of around 30 minutes.

The content will be prepared for:

• YouTube long-form video.
  
• YouTube Shorts.
  
• LinkedIn video content.
  
• Facebook video content.
  
• Instagram short-form video content.
  

This is initially a one-time project rather than an ongoing VA engagement. Stephanie would like to assess the quality of the work and determine whether she may need additional editing or content support in the future.

Key Responsibilities

1. Long-Form Video Editing

• Review the raw recording of Stephanie's speaking engagement.
  
• Identify the strongest sections and ensure the presentation flows naturally.
  
• Edit the footage into a polished long-form video suitable for YouTube.
  
• Remove unnecessary pauses, mistakes, awkward transitions, or distracting sections where appropriate.
  
• Improve pacing and continuity while preserving the speaker's original message, tone, and intended meaning.
  
• Apply clean transitions and appropriate visual enhancements where they improve the viewing experience.
  
• Ensure the final video has clear, consistent audio and an appropriate visual presentation.
  
• Review the final edit for obvious technical issues before delivery.
  
• Recommend improvements to the video where appropriate, particularly as Stephanie develops her video content strategy.
  

The editor should preserve the authenticity of the speaking engagement while ensuring the final product is professional and easy to watch.

2. Short-Form Video Editing and Content Repurposing

• Review the long-form recording and identify compelling moments that can stand alone as shorter videos.
  
• Extract useful insights, key messages, memorable statements, and engaging segments.
  
• Repurpose selected sections into short-form video content for YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
  
• Edit each clip so it communicates a clear message and works as a standalone piece of content.
  
• Reframe footage into vertical format where appropriate for short-form platforms.
  
• Add captions or subtitles where suitable to improve accessibility and engagement.
  
• Ensure clips have appropriate pacing and clear openings and endings.
  
• Adapt video dimensions and exports to suit the intended platforms.
  
• Avoid unnecessary repetition across clips and prioritize segments that offer meaningful value to viewers.
  

The goal is to help Stephanie make greater use of her speaking engagement by creating multiple pieces of content from one recording.

The number of short-form clips has not yet been confirmed. The editor should assess the available footage and propose a realistic number of clips within the agreed project hours.

3. Platform-Specific Video Preparation

Prepare edited videos for the following platforms:

YouTube

• One polished long-form video.
  
• Short-form clips suitable for YouTube Shorts.
  
• Appropriate export settings and video formatting.
  

LinkedIn

• Professional video clips that reflect Stephanie's expertise and professional brand.
  
• Clear, engaging edits appropriate for a professional audience.
  

Facebook

• Social-ready video clips that communicate the key message clearly.
  
• Appropriate formatting for the intended placement.
  

Instagram

• Short-form, preferably vertical videos suitable for Reels.
  
• Appropriate captions, framing, and pacing for mobile viewing.
  

The editor should consider platform requirements when preparing exports. The same clip may be adapted for more than one platform where appropriate.

4. Content Editing Advice and Recommendations

Stephanie is new to professional video editing and would appreciate guidance from someone with practical experience.

The editor should:

• Recommend an appropriate editing approach for the source material.
  
• Suggest which sections of the presentation would work best as short-form clips.
  
• Advise on suitable video formats, aspect ratios, captions, and basic visual enhancements.
  
• Explain recommendations clearly without overwhelming the client with technical terminology.
  
• Offer practical suggestions for improving the presentation and repurposing future recordings.
  
• Communicate any limitations in the source footage that may affect the final result.
  

The successful candidate should be comfortable offering professional advice rather than simply following instructions without considering the quality of the final product.

5. Quality Control and Final Delivery

• Check all edited videos before delivery.
  
• Ensure audio and video are synchronized and playback is smooth.
  
• Check captions and subtitles for obvious errors, if included.
  
• Verify that each video has been exported in the agreed format and dimensions.
  
• Organize the final files clearly so Stephanie can easily identify the long-form video and individual social clips.
  
• Deliver the completed files in the agreed format and through the agreed file-sharing method.
  
• Make agreed revisions within the available project hours and deadline.
  

The final videos should be ready for Stephanie to review and publish herself.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Demonstrable experience in video editing.
  
• Experience editing long-form talking-head, presentation, interview, or speaking-event footage.
  
• Ability to repurpose long-form videos into engaging short-form content.
  
• Good understanding of pacing, storytelling, transitions, and visual continuity.
  
• Ability to identify compelling moments and create concise, meaningful clips.
  
• Familiarity with horizontal and vertical video formats.
  
• Understanding of video export requirements for YouTube and social media platforms.
  
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
  
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
  
• Good communication skills and willingness to provide practical editing advice.
  
• Ability to manage project hours and deliver within an agreed timeline.
  

Preferred Experience

• Editing content for YouTube, including long-form videos and YouTube Shorts.
  
• Repurposing video content for LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
  
• Editing recorded speaking engagements, presentations, webinars, interviews, or educational content.
  
• Adding captions, subtitles, and basic text overlays.
  
• Improving audio clarity and managing background noise where possible.
  
• Selecting engaging opening moments and creating clips that work independently.
  
• Working with personal brands, speakers, consultants, coaches, or thought leaders.
  

Experience in professional speaking or educational content is an advantage, but the most important consideration is the ability to produce high-quality edits that suit Stephanie's content.

Tools and Software

Stephanie has not specified a preferred editing software because she is unfamiliar with the available options.

Candidates may use the editing tools they are most proficient in, provided they can deliver the required quality and formats.

Relevant tools may include:

• Adobe Premiere Pro.
  
• DaVinci Resolve.
  
• Final Cut Pro.
  
• CapCut Desktop.
  
• Other suitable professional video editing software.
  

These are examples rather than mandatory tools. The candidate should explain their preferred workflow and any technical requirements for receiving and delivering files.

Personal Attributes and Working Style

Stephanie is looking for someone who is:

• Skilled and confident: Has practical editing experience and understands how to produce polished content.
  
• Receptive to instructions: Listens carefully to the client's requirements and incorporates feedback.
  
• Proactive: Can identify opportunities to improve the footage and recommend suitable edits.
  
• Creative: Can identify strong content moments and turn them into engaging clips.
  
• Patient and approachable: Comfortable working with a client who is new to the video editing process.
  
• Communicative: Keeps the client informed about progress, questions, and any potential delays.
  
• Reliable: Manages the agreed project hours and delivers on time.
  
• Organized: Keeps source files, working files, and final exports properly arranged.
  

Stephanie values someone who knows their craft and can provide guidance, while remaining receptive to her preferences and instructions.

Working Arrangement

• This is a one-time project, not a permanent or ongoing VA position at this stage.
  
• The client initially estimated approximately four hours of support but has been advised that the agency's minimum short-term package is 10 hours.
  
• Short-term packages of 10, 20, or 30 hours were discussed.
  
• Project hours are subject to the applicable package validity period and extension terms.
  
• The editor can work on a flexible schedule as long as the agreed deliverables are completed on time.
  
• Communication will be through WhatsApp.
  
• Stephanie will provide the raw footage after her speaking engagement on November 12, 2026, once the recording is available.
  
• Stephanie will handle publishing and posting the final content herself.
  
• Any future ongoing support will be considered after she evaluates the first project.
  

Project Deliverables

The proposed deliverables are:

1. One edited long-form video, approximately 30 minutes, prepared for YouTube.
   
2. A selection of short-form clips extracted from the long-form recording.
   
3. Platform-appropriate versions of the selected clips for YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, as agreed.
   
4. Captions or subtitles and basic text overlays where appropriate and agreed.
   
5. Final exported files organized for easy review and publishing.
   
6. Practical recommendations for future video editing and content repurposing.
   

The final number of short-form clips, exact platform-specific versions, revision allowance, and delivery deadline must be agreed before the project begins.

Definition of Success

The project will be considered successful when:

• The long-form video is polished and retains the intended message of the speaking engagement.
  
• The selected short clips communicate useful insights and work as standalone pieces of content.
  
• Videos are appropriately formatted for the agreed platforms.
  
• Stephanie receives clear guidance and professional recommendations throughout the process.
  
• All agreed deliverables are completed within the approved project hours and timeline.
  
• The files are organized and ready for Stephanie to publish.
  

Important Project Notes

• No posting, scheduling, account management, or ongoing social media management is required for this initial engagement.
  
• No existing editing style or formal brand guidelines have been provided.
  
• The editor should propose an appropriate, clean, professional style for the first project and seek Stephanie's feedback where necessary.
  
• The project scope must be realistic within the selected short-term package.
  
• The source recording must be provided before editing can begin.
  
• Any additional work outside the agreed scope or package should be discussed and approved before proceeding.
  

Project Type: One-time video editing and content repurposing project

Engagement: Short-term project package

Expected Source Material: Recorded speaking engagement on November 12, 2026

Platforms: YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram

Working Schedule: Flexible, provided agreed deadlines are met

Communication Channel: WhatsApp

Publishing Responsibility: Client will handle posting and publishing