Video Editor (Short-Form UGC)

Video Editor (Short-Form UGC) – Full-Time Remote (India)

High-Speed, High-Volume Output Role | Daily Content Production

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About UniUpp

UniUpp is a rapidly expanding UK-based higher education organisation producing large volumes of short-form social media content daily. We operate across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn, and require a video editor who can reliably deliver high-volume content at a fast and consistent pace.

not a typical creative editing position

Position Summary

six (6) short-form UGC videos per day

1. High Editing

   – Advanced editing, transitions, pacing, effects, creative style.

2. Medium Editing

   – Clean visuals, captioning, moderate effects.

3. Basic Editing (UniUpp Style)

   – Simple cuts, captions, minimalistic formatting.

Total Daily Output Required:

6 videos × 3 variations = 18 edited videos per day

This role is ideal for editors who excel in speed, consistency, multitasking

Daily Responsibilities

Editing & Production

• Edit 18 total video assets daily (6 originals × 3 versions each).
• Ensure all edits meet UniUpp’s format, caption, and brand standards.
• Maintain fast turnaround times and strict submission deadlines.
• Organise files, manage content pipelines, and work from daily briefs.

Publishing & Platform Management

The editor must publish content daily across:

• TikTok
• Instagram Reels
• Facebook
• YouTube Shorts
• LinkedIn

Responsibilities include:

• Correct formatting in 9:16 vertical
• Caption writing using AI tools
• Basic thumbnail selection for YouTube
• Upload scheduling (Meta Business Suite, YouTube Studio, etc.)
• SEO, hashtags, and keyword optimisation

AI & ChatGPT Usage

Editor must use ChatGPT daily to:

• Generate captions
• Write descriptions
• Create tags and hashtags
• Produce multiple variations of text
• Optimise content for platform algorithms

mandatory

Speed Benchmarks (Must Be Met)

To qualify for this role, editors must be able to meet the following:

• Basic edit:

  under 20 minutes

• Medium edit: under 40 minutes

• High-edit: under 60–90 minutes

• Daily delivery: All content delivered by agreed daily deadline (IST to UK schedule alignment)

performance-first role

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience editing short-form UGC content.
• Ability to produce high, medium, and basic variations consistently.
• Fluency with editing tools such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Ability to work quickly without compromising clarity.
• Excellent English communication (written and spoken).
• Strong sense of discipline, structure, and time management.
• Experience with social media publishing on multiple platforms.
• Ability to work independently and deliver reliably every day.

Preferred Attributes

• Extremely strong work ethic.
• Highly process-driven and efficient.
• Excellent organisation and file management.
• Adaptable to feedback and rapid changes.
• Understands UK/US/Indian social media trends.
• Able to handle repetitive, high-volume, systematic editing tasks.

Do Not Apply If:

• You cannot meet daily output targets.
• You rely solely on long, creative editing processes.
• You prefer slow-paced, artistic editing.
• You cannot produce consistent work every day.
• You are not comfortable posting daily across multiple platforms.
• You cannot commit to strict deadlines and performance standards.

Application Requirements

Candidates must submit:

• CV
• Portfolio or showreel
• Examples of:
• High editing
• Medium editing
• Basic caption-style editing

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a timed editing test to demonstrate speed, quality, and reliability.

Why Work With UniUpp?

• Stable, long-term remote role with consistent daily work.
• Opportunity to work with a UK-based organisation.
• Professional, structured working environment.
• Clear daily expectations and workflow systems.
• Performance-based progression opportunities.