Video Editor

Ollie Muhl is looking for a video editor who can take raw daily-life footage and turn it into engaging short-form content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. The ideal editor works quickly, understands creator/social media culture, and can match Ollie's humor, pacing, and personality. This role starts part-time with room to grow. Candidates must be based in the United States, with LA preferred.WHAT YOU'LL DO– Edit 4–5 short-form videos per week (15 seconds to 1 minute), with potential to scale– Turn loose iPhone footage, conversations, reactions, and vlogs into polished videos– Add captions, motion text, transitions, sound design, and light effects that match Ollie’s style– Track trends in pacing, audio, and formats and apply them when appropriate– Keep footage organized so the team can move quickly– Collaborate with the team on deliverables and posting cadence– Communicate turnaround times clearly– Suggest content ideas based on performance and trends– Handle occasional fast-turn edits when timely opportunities come up– Work is hybrid with significant remote flexibility; must be comfortable working from homeWHAT YOU SHOULD BRING– Ability to match pacing, humor, and emotional tone to Ollie’s voice– Strong experience editing TikToks, Reels, or Shorts (portfolio required)– Ability to shape unstructured footage into a clear, engaging story– Fast, dependable turnaround times– Strong awareness of trends and what performs– Skill with captions, color correction, and audio leveling– Solid file-management habits– Ability to take feedback and iterate– Confidentiality with all footage and conversations– Reliable WiFi, capable hardware, and the ability to upload and download large files quicklyNICE TO HAVE– Familiarity with CapCut and Frame.io– Experience editing for large creators– Understanding of analytics and A/B testing– Ability to edit occasional long-form videos– Interest in growing into more hours or creative collaborationSCHEDULE, HOURS & PAY– Approximately 20 hours per week to start, growing toward full-time– Pay: $25–$30 per hour based on experience– Availability Monday–Friday, with some weekend flexibility– Hybrid within the United States, with significant remote flexibility; LA-based candidates preferred– Must be responsive for quick-turn editsWHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE– Videos feel unmistakably “Ollie”– Consistent 24-hour turnaround on most edits– Clear, reliable communication– Organized footage and predictable deadlines– Steady growth in engagement and consistency across platforms– Consistently looking for ways to improve video quality and level up the overall outputADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS– All edits and final videos are owned by Ollie; footage may not be used in a portfolio without approval– Candidates must complete a short test edit as part of the hiring processREFERENCE VIDEOSGet familiar with Ollie's content before applying:– https://www.tiktok.com/@olliemuhl/video/7573099473803513101?_r=1&_t=ZT-967ddjtm5Ub– https://www.tiktok.com/@olliemuhl/video/7557494334824746254?_r=1&_t=ZT-967dgDqJc5u– https://www.tiktok.com/@olliemuhl/video/7405715080257621290?_r=1&_t=ZT-967dibyvUiMHOW TO APPLYDirect inquiries and send resumes to:maya@olivermuhl.com