• Location: Remote
• Type: Contractor (Part-Time, ~20h/week, with potential to scale)
• Reports To: Project Manager & Senior Producer

Who we're looking for

Were hiring a Social Content Creator with short form editing skills to bring our clients voices to life across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.This role requires someone deeply immersed in social media who understands how to create content that feels native to each platform. Youre able to transform raw footage into highly engaging edits and spot opportunities to repurpose existing content creatively for trends, memes, and carousels.You know how to adapt trends, pitch creative concepts, and cut videos with strong pacing and emotion. Youre not just an executor; you contribute ideas and shape edits that connect with audiences authentically.

Key Responsibilities

Short-Form Video Editing

• Edit engaging short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts using raw footage, screen recordings, and b-roll.
• Repurpose existing podcast episodes, interviews, and client content into social-native clips that align with current trends.
• Craft tight, emotionally engaging edits with strong hooks and pacing.
• Add music, captions, animations, and effects that align with platform trends and client brand guidelines.
• Format videos for mobile-first viewing (vertical 9:16), optimized for platform algorithms.

Social Media Trend Awareness & Content Repurposing

• Stay up to date with platform trends, audio trends, editing styles, and viral formats.
• Propose new video ideas, hooks, and transitions inspired by current social media culture.
• Adapt and remix existing content (from podcasts, speaking engagements, or social posts) into fresh formats for TikTok, Reels, and carousels.
• Analyze competitor content and suggest improvements or new approaches.

Creative Judgment & Brand Alignment

Were not looking for passive execution. You'll need to:

• Understand and interpret each clients brand tone, values, and visual identity.
• Edit in a way that complements the speakers style, energy, and message.
• Identify the strongest moments from raw footage--whether its a hot take, a vulnerable truth, or a mic-drop insight.
• Elevate content that resonates emotionally and strategically with each audience.

Workflow & Delivery

You'll be a key part of our creative engine. That means:

• Delivering clean, organized files and exports to Frame.io and ClickUp.
• Following clear naming conventions, task timelines, and internal workflows.
• Applying revisions quickly, with precision and care.
• Communicating regularly with the Project Manager and Senior Producer.
• Occasionally supporting podcast or long-form edits if team bandwidth requires it.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Delivery of high-quality, trend-relevant social clips on schedule.
• Proactive contribution of content ideas and trend suggestions.
• Responsiveness to feedback and ability to iterate quickly.
• Clear and consistent communication with the team.
• Deliver around 20 clips weekly

What You Bring

Required Skills & Experience

• 2+ years editing short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
• Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, and platform-native visual language.
• Proven ability to repurpose long-form content (podcasts, webinars, etc.) into short-form clips.
• Familiarity with meme culture, viral mechanics, and social media trends.
• Proficiency in CapCut, Premiere Pro, Descript, and Frame.io (After Effects a plus).
• Ability to work independently and propose creative solutions.
• Strong English communication skills for collaborating with an international team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with digital creators, podcasts, or thought leaders.
• Background in editing a variety of formats including face-to-camera, screen-record, and speaking clips.
• Eye for design and motion graphics to complement edits.
• Spanish fluency is a plus.

Why This Role Is Important

You'll help shape the social presence of mission-driven founders and organizations, combining editing craft with cultural fluency to create impactful, trend-aware content.

PLEASE APPLY HERE: 

https://forms.clickup.com/9017085020/f/8cqbk2w-43077/T9HP24VU0TWCA248NC

About Us

Who We Are

Trolley is a fast-growing creative operations company delivering high-impact digital and marketing solutions. We collaborate with high-profile clients to strategize, produce, and optimize compelling content that drives engagement, brand visibility, and business growth. Our creative team functions as a fully integrated powerhouse--combining strategy, design, production, and performance analysis to deliver world-class results.

Why Join Us?

• Work with the Best: We recruit globally to connect top talent with forward-thinking companies.
• Tech-Driven Efficiency: Leverage the latest AI and tools to amplify your impact.
• Human-Centric Approach: Our systems are designed to support and elevate people, not replace them.
• Training for Success: We provide world-class training to ensure you excel in every aspect of your role.

Be Part of the Future of Work

Trolley is now accepting applications from ambitious professionals who want to work at the intersection of technology and creativity. Join us in shaping the next era of work.