Reels Editor

Role Summary

Most short-form editors are trapped in volume mills—churning out 50+ generic clips a day with zero creative input, and burning out in 3 months. We expect quality over mindless output, and actually want your creative ideas. If you’re an elite editor tired of being treated like a content factory, keep reading.

30 days

• Daily output maintained with 80%+ first-draft approval rate
• Edits demonstrate understanding of brand voice and platform trends
• Suggests 1+ format ideas per week

60 days

• Editing speed improves while maintaining quality standards
• 85%+ first-draft approval rate
• Contributes 2+ trending format ideas per week

90 days

• 90%+ first-draft approval rate (high proficiency across reel and podcast production)
• Creates 1 original format used 5+ times by team across multiple creators
• Demonstrates measurable creative impact on content performance

Responsibilities

• Edit short-form reels and podcast clips from raw creator content and interviews, identifying scroll-stopping moments that resonate with target audiences
• Analyze trends in creator niches and propose fresh reel concepts tailored to each model’s brand and personality
• Ensure platform compliance (proper framing, audio, age-appropriate content)
• Collaborate with creative team to refine edits based on feedback and achieve viral impact

Requirements

• 1–2 years editing short-form content for Instagram/TikTok with portfolio of approved, published reels showing strong engagement and aesthetic quality
• Fluent in Spanish and English (can interpret creator content, understand briefs, and communicate effectively in both languages)
• Expert-level proficiency in CapCut — experience with DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro highly valued; must work on macOS (demonstrates commitment to professional-grade workflow and quality standards)
• Can identify viral moments and execute polished edits (test: create 1 podcast clip from raw interview in 20 minutes—edited with captions, filters, pacing)
• Demonstrates creative ownership and aesthetic vision (test: given raw content with no reference, create an original reel in 10 minutes that showcases personal style and connects emotionally with viewers)

About the Company

WHY BELLE MUSE?

• A-players only—work with elite editors who give a shit about quality
• Your creative ideas actually matter (we want originals, not just copies)
• Clear performance metrics—no guessing if you’re doing well
• Professional standards—macOS workflows, real training, no drama