Freelance Social Media Editor (Reels + Short-Form Video)

Location: Remote (NYC-based preferred)

Job Type: Freelance / Project-Based

Rate: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Start Date: ASAP

Observer seeks a freelance social media editor for short-form video content. Your job: transform our stories into visually compelling, editorially biting Reels and videos for Instagram, TikTok and emerging platforms. We’re looking for someone who knows how to distill a feature on hedge fund intrigue, Met Gala antics, or art-world maneuverings into a 30-second scroll-stopper—with style, wit and precision. Think less influencer energy, more media-savvy provocateur.

What You’ll Do

Create short-form video content from Observer articles (Reels, TikToks, Shorts) that align with our voice and audience
Build and maintain a consistent visual style and pacing that feels smart, curated, and quietly cutting
Work with our editorial team to select the best angles and headlines for video adaptation
Write punchy, platform-native captions and overlays
Stay up to date on relevant social trends, but never follow blindly

You Are

A seasoned short-form editor with at least 2+ years creating content for reputable media brands or platforms
Fluent in Canva, Adobe Premiere, CapCut, or comparable editing tools
Deeply familiar with the aesthetics and behaviors of Reels, TikTok, and Shorts
Able to transform written editorial into a dynamic visual story—without dumbing it down
Obsessed with culture, media, fashion, politics, finance, and the absurdities of modern influence

To Apply

Send your resume, links to recent relevant video work (Reels, TikToks, Shorts), and a brief note on why you’re the right fit to jobs@observer.com. Bonus points if you include a mock Reel using one of our existing articles. We’re not looking for generic content creators. We’re looking for someone who can turn a luxury real estate exposé into a cinematic mini-satire. If that sounds like your lane, we want to hear from you.

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