Social Media Video Editor
Position: Social Media Video Editor (Part-Time)
Location: Brooklyn, NY (In-person preferred)
Hours: 15–20 hours/week
Compensation: Hourly, based on experience
Start Date: ASAP
About Us:
Ms. Lam Montessori is a vibrant, mission-driven school with 14 campuses in New York and Taiwan. We are passionate about education, culture, and community—and we’re growing our online presence to match the strength of our in-person program. We're looking for a creative, motivated Video Editor to join our team and help us tell stories that matter.
About the Role:
We’re looking for someone who loves storytelling through video and wants to make a real impact. As our Social Media Video Editor, you’ll work closely with our team to transform raw footage into polished, scroll-stopping content for Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. You’ll also help shoot and schedule posts. This is a perfect role for a recent college graduate or someone looking to grow their skills while doing meaningful work.
What You’ll Do:
- Edit raw video footage into engaging, high-quality content for social media
- Shoot short-form video content on-site (iPhone/DSLR)
- Add captions, transitions, music, and branding elements as needed
- Format content for Reels, YouTube Shorts, and longer YouTube videos
- Collaborate on video ideas and stay current with social media trends
- Post completed videos to IG, YouTube, and Facebook with optimized descriptions, tags, and thumbnails
- Organize and archive footage
- Maintain consistent tone and visual style across platforms
What We’re Looking For:
- Recent college graduate or early-career creative with strong video editing skills
- Must be bilingual in Mandarin and English
- Proficient in CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or similar editing software
- Comfortable shooting short-form content on a phone or camera
- Familiar with IG Reels, YouTube, and FB video formats and trends
- A great eye for pacing, music, and storytelling
- Strong communication, time management, and attention to detail
- Creative, self-motivated, and excited to contribute to a purpose-driven brand
- (Bonus) Experience in education, storytelling, or documentary-style content creation
Perks:
- Flexible scheduling
- Work in a fun, mission-driven environment
- Mentorship and support in growing your career
- Opportunity to shape the online identity of a growing education brand