Video Editor (Motion Graphics) - Independent Contractor

Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote, allowing you to work from home.

Who The Client Is: We are moving beyond 'commodity news' to provide high-level market intelligence. We are a team of storytellers and strategists who value deliberate, high-quality work. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn the technical and psychological aspects of high-level marketing within a global, high-stakes industry.

Role Overview: We're looking for a skilled Video Editor with strong motion graphics ability to support an Australian client's content production needs. This role covers end-to-end editing of social media content plus dedicated motion graphics work, ensuring comfort with both fast-paced cut-downs and polished animated elements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create branded motion graphics, animated titles, lower thirds, transitions, and other visual assets for social and digital content.
• Edit long-form video content into engaging short-form assets for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn.
• Repurpose existing footage into platform-specific edits and formats.
• Maintain consistent branding, visual style, and production quality across all video and motion content.
• Collaborate across the Design, Video, and Marketing teams on creative direction, revisions, and feedback.
• Manage a steady volume of projects and prioritize work according to deadlines.

Requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong motion graphics skills using Adobe After Effects or equivalent professional software.
• Proven experience editing video for social media, including reels, shorts, and cut-down content.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro or an equivalent.
• Strong understanding of platform-specific requirements, including aspect ratios, captions, hooks, and pacing.
• A good eye for typography, composition, timing, pacing, and visual storytelling.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a creative team and action feedback constructively.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines independently.
• Comfortable adapting to collaborative production workflows and learning new platforms where required.
• Reliable internet connection and access to your own editing equipment and professional software.

Nice to Have:

• Graphic design experience, with preference given to candidates comfortable supporting the Design team.
• Experience working with brand guidelines to produce marketing or campaign content.
• Sound design, audio mixing, and color grading skills.
• Familiarity with Canva, Riverside, or similar collaborative content-production platforms.