Video Editor (Health & Wellness)
At a glance
Mid-level Video Production role at Lago. Remote, Costa Rica · full-time.
Pay not stated Video Editor salary
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What you'll do
- Cut long-form YouTube footage and turn standout moments into short videos for social channels
- Add pacing, b-roll, captions, motion graphics, sound, color correction and other visual polish
- Write hooks and supporting copy, then optimize edits for audience engagement across platforms
- Create YouTube thumbnails and supporting graphics while keeping the visual identity consistent
- Schedule and publish content, track strong-performing formats, and keep production files organized
What you bring
- At least three years of professional video editing experience, supported by a portfolio of long and vertical short videos
- Experience producing social video at high volume, including motion graphics, animated text, captions and subtitles
- Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut and the other listed creative tools
- Advanced English, dependable internet and a computer that can handle efficient 4K editing
Who this fits
This role suits an editor comfortable switching between long-form YouTube work and a demanding volume of short videos. It is a full-time independent contractor position, with work hours overlapping U.S. business hours. The listed work locations include Costa Rica, as well as other regions.
From the employer
Location: Remote LATAM, Philippines and Eastern Europe.
Schedule: Full-Time with overlap during U.S. business hours
Employment Type: Independent Contractor
Department: $2,000 to $3,000 USD/ Monthly (Negotiable based on experience)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly creative and fast-paced Video Editor / Short-Form Content Creator who thrives in high-volume content environments. This role goes beyond editing—you'll identify compelling moments, craft attention-grabbing hooks, design thumbnails, and publish engaging content across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
The ideal candidate understands what makes audiences stop scrolling, has experience editing both long-form and short-form video, and can consistently produce high-quality content at scale while maintaining brand consistency. Be aware this is a high-volume seat: 3 long-form videos and 50+ shorts per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Edit long-form YouTube videos from raw footage.
- Create engaging short-form videos for Reels, Shorts, TikTok, and Facebook.
- Apply pacing, b-roll, captions, motion graphics, sound design, color correction, and visual enhancements.
- Identify viral moments from long-form content.
- Write compelling hooks, titles, captions, and on-screen text.
- Optimize videos for engagement and platform performance.
- Design high-converting YouTube thumbnails.
- Create supporting graphics while maintaining consistent branding.
- Upload and schedule content across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
- Ensure content is formatted according to platform best practices.
- Monitor trends and recommend new content ideas.
- Analyze top-performing formats and continuously improve creative output.
- Maintain organized project files, footage libraries, naming conventions, and archives to support an efficient production workflow.
Requirements
- 3+ years of professional video editing experience.
- Strong portfolio showcasing Long-form YouTube content and Short-form vertical videos
- Experience editing high-volume social media content.
- Strong proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, Adobe After Effects
- Experience creating motion graphics and text animations.
- Strong experience with Photoshop, Figma, Canva
- Strong audio editing skills: Noise reduction, Audio leveling, Music selection, Sound design
- Experience creating captions and subtitles.
- Understanding of YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Shorts best practices.
- Advance English proficiency.
- Reliable internet connection.
- Computer capable of editing 4K footage efficiently.
Nice-to-Have
- Experience editing health, wellness, or medical content.
- Familiarity with compliance-sensitive messaging.
- Experience using AI editing tools such as: Opus Clip, Descript, ElevenLabs
- Experience editing founder-led or personal brand content.
- Familiarity with paid social media creative and ad variations.
Benefits
- Remote Work: Work from anywhere—our team is global, and we value work-life balance.
- Growth Opportunities: As a key player i you’ll have the chance to shape your role and grow with us.
- Innovative Culture: Join a team that is passionate about leveraging data to solve challenges and drive success in a rapidly evolving market.
As part of our recruitment process, all candidates will be kindly asked to agree to Lago’s Confidentiality and Non-Circumvention Agreement. This ensures a respectful and professional experience for everyone involved.