Creative Mobile Video Editors for Reels & Shorts! 📱

Company Description

Hyderabad Stories is a modern media and community platform spotlighting the people, places, and ideas redefining the City of Pearls through compelling interviews, reels, and AI‑crafted visuals. From culture and cuisine to startups and social impact, it turns local moments into shareable stories that inform, inspire, and spark action. Built for today’s scroll, the content pairs strong hooks with clear takeaways across Instagram, YouTube, and the web. By partnering with creators, founders, and local brands, We connect communities and surfaces opportunities that move the city forward.

Role: Freelance Reels Editor & AI Graphic Designer (Part‑time, Remote).

Seeking part‑time freelancers to edit short‑form vertical videos for Instagram Reels/YouTube Shorts and create AI‑assisted social graphics for brand campaigns in a clear, outcome‑focused scope.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Edit short‑form vertical videos for Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts; cut, trim, and assemble footage with strong pacing, hooks, and platform‑specific formats.

• Add captions, motion graphics, transitions, music, and ensure brand consistency across assets.

• Create social‑ready graphics and thumbnails using AI‑assisted tools (e.g., Midjourney prompts, Photoshop Generative Fill, Canva) and refine outputs for final polish.

• Track basic performance and iterate based on trends and analytics; stay updated on formats, audios, and best practices for short‑form platforms.

• Collaborate asynchronously through briefs, turn around revisions quickly, and meet deadlines while managing multiple small projects.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficiency in short‑form editing tools (e.g., CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro/FCP) and strong storytelling for social video.

• Familiarity with generative‑AI design workflows (e.g., prompt ideation, Photoshop Generative Fill) and common design tools (e.g., Canva/Figma).

• Understanding of Reels/Shorts platform norms, algorithms, trends, and optimisation basics.

• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, juggle multiple projects, and hit deadlines.

• Provide recent examples of short‑form edits and social graphics demonstrating results‑oriented creative work.

ENGAGEMENT:

• Contract: Freelance/part‑time; workload and cadence (e.g., assets/week) agreed upfront with clear scope and basic timelines.

• Location/Time: Remote; collaboration in IST (Hyderabad) hours as needed for review cycles.

• Compensation: Pay per Asset.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Share portfolio links plus 2–3 best Reels/Shorts and 2–3 design samples; include expected rate per asset and availability for quick screening to vipul@hyderabadstories.com