Short Form Video Editor

Jackpot Media | Short-Form Video Editor

Position Type: Contractor

Commitment: Project Based / Part-Time Availability Preferred

About the Role

Jackpot Media is a fast-growing creative agency and studio based in Tampa that specializes in commercial video production, branded content, social media campaigns, and high-performing short-form content.

We’re looking for a creative, fast-paced, and detail-oriented Short-Form Video Editor who understands how to create engaging social-first content optimized for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.

This role is perfect for someone who understands modern editing styles, audience retention, internet culture, storytelling, and how to transform raw footage into polished content that feels native to today’s social platforms.

You’ll work closely with our producers, videographers, and creative team to execute content for brands across hospitality, lifestyle, restaurants, creators, automotive, real estate, and commercial industries.

Responsibilities (Include but not limited to):

• Edit short-form vertical content for:

  • Instagram Reels

  • TikTok

  • YouTube Shorts

  • Paid social advertisements

• Transform raw footage into polished, engaging edits optimized for audience retention and platform performance

• Create edits with:

  • Strong hooks

  • Fast pacing

  • Captions/subtitles

  • Sound design

  • Music selection

  • Transitions

  • Motion graphics when needed

• Collaborate with producers, videographers, and creative team members on branded campaigns and social content strategies

• Organize project files and maintain efficient editing workflows

• Stay current on social media trends, viral editing styles, and platform best practices

• Deliver edits quickly while maintaining a high level of quality and consistency

• Implement revisions and feedback professionally and efficiently

  
  

Ideal Candidate Should:

• Have 2–3+ years of experience editing social-first content

• Understand viral short-form content mechanics including:

  • Hooks

  • Retention

  • Storytelling

  • Pacing

  • Watch-time optimization

• Be highly organized and able to multitask across multiple projects and deadlines

• Thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment

• Have strong communication skills and a proactive mindset

• Be passionate about social media, digital culture, and creative storytelling

• Be self-motivated, reliable, and continuously looking to improve creatively and technically

  
  

Skills:

• Advanced proficiency:

  • Adobe Premiere Pro/Final Cut Pro/Davinci Resolve

  • Adobe Photoshop

• Experience with After Effects or Fusion is preferred

• Strong understanding of:

  • Social-first editing techniques

  • Captioning/subtitle styling

  • Sound design

  • Color correction and basic color grading

  • Platform-native editing styles

• Familiarity with AI-assisted editing tools and workflows to improve efficiency, captioning, audio cleanup, content ideation, and overall post-production workflow

• Experience using creative AI tools such as Adobe Firefly, Runway, or similar platforms to support faster and more effective content production and editing workflows

• Strong understanding of current social media trends, internet culture, and vertical content formats

• Ability to manage multiple edits, revisions, and deadlines simultaneously

• Familiarity with creative collaboration tools and organized file management workflows

• Bonus:

  • Motion graphics experience

  • Experience editing paid advertisements

  • Background in film, media, or digital content creation

Work Environment & Expectations

• Fast-paced creative environment with rapid turnaround timelines

• Remote-friendly position with occasional collaboration meetings or studio sessions if local to Tampa

• Editors are expected to communicate consistently and professionally with the internal creative team

• Flexible workflow depending on project volume and campaign schedules

• Opportunity for long-term growth within Jackpot Media based on performance, reliability, and creative fi