Social Video Editor

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Location: Remote
Retainer: Up to $2,500/month (based on experience & availability)
Contract Length: 6-month contract with option to renew
Probation Period: 60 Days

About Gaye Magazine

Gaye Magazine is a leading digital platform dedicated to celebrating and amplifying Black LGBTQ+ voices, culture, and storytelling. We create engaging, community-centered content that reflects our audience in authentic, creative, and innovative ways.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Social Video Editor with a sharp editorial eye and strong knowledge of Black LGBTQ+ culture to produce engaging short-form and longform video content. The Social Video Editor will edit interviews for our hit series “Gaye Street Talk”, daily social clips, interview highlights, and full-length interviews, shaping the visual identity of our brand across platforms.
A fast turnaround time, creativity, and a deep understanding of cultural nuance are essential.

This position reports to the Editor-in-Chief and requires attendance at weekly team meetings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience editing short-form and longform video content.

• Strong understanding of Black LGBTQ+ culture, humor, language, and community interests (non-negotiable).

• Ability to deliver fast, clean, and compelling edits that resonate with our audience.

• Experience in vertical format editing and social-first storytelling.

• Skill in transitions, sound design, custom animations, templates, and basic motion graphics.

• Proficiency in professional editing software; the following tools are bonus skills:

  • CapCut

  • InShot

  • Riverside

  • AI editing tools

• Reliable communication and consistent deadline management.

• Must have access to stable internet, smartphone, and laptop/computer.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit short-form vertical episodes (3 – 5 min in length) and video for social media (Snapchat, Reels, TikTok, Shorts) with quick turnaround.

• Use recorded content to create sizzle / hype video event recaps for clients and campaigns.

• Select the most engaging, culturally relevant, and compelling moments from interviews.

• Edit longform video interviews for YouTube and other platforms.

• Cut, package, and caption clips for publication across Gaye Magazine’s social channels.

• Create visually distinct edits that enhance and evolve Gaye Magazine’s brand identity.

• Use storytelling techniques informed by Black LGBTQ+ culture, trends, and pop culture to edit content.

• Add transitions, sound effects, custom animations, templates, and motion graphics.

• Work closely with the Editor-in-Chief and social media team to maintain consistency and meet deadlines.

• Attend weekly virtual team meetings.

Compensation & Structure

• Up to $2,500/month retainer (based on experience & availability)

• First two months: $1,500/month

First two months compensated at $1,500/month with limited work scope; increases to $2,500 beginning month three. Must pass review within 60-day probation period.

• Net 60 payments

• Retainer includes a negotiable number of monthly videos

• Additional compensation + commission opportunities for campaign work & special projects.

• Independent contractor position for 6 months, with renewal option based on performance.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Portfolio showcasing:

  • Short-form editing

  • Longform editing

  • Any animation or motion graphics capabilities