Social Media Video Editor (Short-Form) – Contract
Hybrid WFH
***** hours/week approx. (variable to start)
Rate: $40–$60/hr
Start Date: ASAP (project-dependent)
Upfilm is growing fast, and we're on a mission to become
Australia's leading story-first social media production company
. We create high-quality, story-driven social media reels and photos for Melbourne businesses – taking the work seriously, but not ourselves
About the role
This is first and foremost a
story + pacing
role, not a VFX-heavy one.
You will:
Edit short-form vertical videos (Reels/Shorts) from our shoots – cutting for story, pace and retention.
Build episodes/series from recurring characters (owners, staff, patients/clients) so the audience has a reason to come back.
Add captions, simple motion, graphics and music that feel native to the platform.
Make footage shot on-site by our team look polished, cohesive and on-brand.
Test different
hooks and structures
to maximise watch time and results.
Prep exports in multiple versions/platform specs and keep everything organised for reuse.
Collaborate with our founder and creative producers, respond to feedback and push for the
strongest idea on screen
, not just the fanciest transition.
This role is ideal for a
mid-level editor
who loves social-first storytelling and wants a reliable, flexible side gig with the potential to grow into a larger part-time or full-time role as we scale.
About you
You're not just an editor – you're a bit obsessed with how
short-form social video works
.
You:
Have strong examples of Reels/Shorts/TikTok you've edited (please don't apply without this).
Think in hooks, beats and retention curves – you know the first 3 seconds matter more than any lens choice.
Can watch raw footage from a clinic or studio and quickly find the
human moments, jokes and reactions
that bring it to life.
Know that a simple, well-timed cut often beats an over-edited, effect-heavy video.
Are comfortable adding captions, basic motion graphics and sound design that feel natural on social.
Understand metrics like views, watch time, shares and saves – and you're curious about what made a video "work".
Take feedback well, iterate without ego, and care about making each round stronger.
Communicate clearly and reply promptly – especially when we're working to tight client timelines.
Most of all, you get a kick out of taking niche services businesses and turning them into
stories and characters people actually want to follow
– while still hitting real business goals (leads, hires, bookings, growth).
How to apply
Please apply with:
Your
CV or LinkedIn
Links to your
showreel and/or portfolio
, including:
At least
5 short-form videos
(Reels/Shorts/TikTok) you edited yourself
2–3 sentences on a recent Reel/Short you love (brand or creator) and why you think it worked
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