Lifestyle Content Creative Director & Editor (Part-Time)

Looking to build a luxury lifestyle/travel content platform focused on elevated short-form content across TikTok & Instagram Reels and I’m looking for a NYC-based creative who genuinely understands aesthetic visual storytelling.This role is ideal for someone who naturally understands modern luxury lifestyle content and has a strong eye for cinematic editing, lighting, pacing, framing, and overall visual aesthetics.I am NOT looking for traditional corporate/social media editing.I’m specifically looking for someone who understands content styles such as:• luxury travel recaps• aesthetic restaurant content• hotel/lifestyle edits• wellness & Pilates content• cinematic NYC lifestyle videos• feminine, elevated visual storytellingExamples of editing style include:• clean transitions• slow-motion cinematic clips• aesthetic text overlays/fonts• music-driven storytelling• visually pleasing pacing and cuts• strong lighting/composition• modern TikTok/Reels editing styleThe role will begin with editing existing travel/lifestyle footage and later transition into occasional in-person filming around NYC (1–2x weekly).I’m looking for someone who:• has a strong visual eye and aesthetic instinct• is highly skilled with CapCut or similar editing platforms• understands modern short-form luxury lifestyle content• can creatively direct/film content when needed• does NOT require heavy step-by-step creative direction• is reliable, collaborative, and creativePart-time / flexible role.Current workload:• approximately 4–5 short-form edits weekly to startCompensation:$300–$600/month depending on experience, fit, and availability. Potential for growth as the platform expands.To apply, please send:• portfolio/examples of aesthetic lifestyle edits• TikTok/Reels examples ONLY• Instagram/TikTok (if applicable)Please do NOT apply if your experience is mainly:• corporate editing• podcast editing• gaming content• talking-head videos• traditional business/social media management