Setsail Marketing is a Google Partner and B Corp certified agency focused on one thing: delivering results. Over the past 10 years, we've helped 200+ clients grow through high-performing websites, social content, and paid ads. From local governments to scaling companies, we build marketing systems that convert—and we’ve helped our clients sell millions in products and services. Award-winning workBased in Vancouver with an in-house studioStrategic. Clean. Effective. Fixed service packages built for scaleWe don’t do hype. We do high-performance marketing. LinkedIn: https: //www. linkedin.
com/company/setsailmarketing/To move forward with your application, please connect with me on LinkedIn and share your responses there: linkedin. com/in/lizclaydbThe RoleAbout UsSetsail Marketing is a B-Corp certified, full-service marketing agency based in Vancouver. We help brands generate leads and sales with clear strategy, smart automation, and clean creative. Our in-house studio produces high-quality content daily – and we’re looking for a remote video editor who can take that content and turn it into scroll-stopping social media assets.
We Need a Video Editor Who IsFast, efficient, and creativeSocial-media native (you understand TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, andLinkedIn culture)Obsessed with hooks, attention spans, and getting viewers to stop scrollingComfortable using AI tools to cut faster, repurpose content, add subtitles, andgenerate ideasYou’ll be taking raw footage (sometimes from clients, sometimes from our studio) and editing it into highly engaging short-form videos. Every piece you produce should be designed to perform: grab attention, keep viewers watching, and drive results for the brand.
What You’ll DoEdit short-form videos (15–90s) with speed and polishCraft strong hooks in the first 3-5 secondsAdd captions, B-roll, music, and effects optimized for each platformRepurpose long-form video into multiple micro-clipsStay current on trends, sounds, and editing styles that win attentionCollaborate with our team through ClickUp, HighLevel, and shared drivesIdeal ProfileMust-Have SkillsStrong editing skills (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or DaVinci)Experience with AI-assisted editing tools (Descript, OpusClip, Runway, Captions, etc.
)Attention to detail (no typos in subtitles, clean transitions, brand-consistent output)Understanding of how algorithms reward video structureAbility to hit deadlines and work quickly without sacrificing qualityNice-to-HaveGraphic/motion design skills (After Effects, Canva, etc. )Copywriting instincts for headlines and captionsExperience editing across different industries and tonesWhy Work With UsWork remotely, flexibly, and creatively with a growing Vancouver agencyJoin a team focused on ROI, not hype—your work directly drives client sales andgrowthBe part of a system that’s fast, fun, and built to scaleApplication Question(s)To move forward with your application, please answer the following questions in order:
How many years of hands-on experience do you have in video editing for social media? Please include tools (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, DaVinci, etc. ) and platforms (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn). Have you created short-form videos (15–90s) from raw footage for clients or in-house projects? Please provide examples. Have you used AI-assisted editing tools (e. g. , Descript, OpusClip, Runway, Captions) to speed up editing or generate ideas? If yes, describe how.
Can you briefly describe your process for creating scroll-stopping social media videos, from raw footage to finished edit?Have you collaborated with content creators, marketers, or clients to ensure videos align with brand and campaign goals?List any motion graphics or design tools you use regularly (e. g. , After Effects, Canva) to enhance social media videos. Share your portfolio or links to short-form video projects you’ve edited (Reels/TikToks/Shorts).
Are you fluent in English and able to work remotely with flexible hours, occasionally overlapping with Vancouver/PST time? If yes, please share a 1–2 minute Loom or similar video introducing yourself and walking through a recent social media edit. What is your current availability (hours per week) and expected hourly rate or monthly compensation in USD?Please share the link to your updated resume in PDF format, as well as your LinkedIn profile. What's on Offer?Opportunity within a company with a solid track record of performance
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