Job Title: Video Creator / Creative Editor Location: 100% Remote
Type: Contract
Compensation: Retainer that reflects experience, seniority and skill level, + bonuses.
Required Assessment:
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916 Studios is a premium creative production company producing social-first content for brands, creators, agencies, and public companies. Our clients range from fast-scaling consumer brands to publicly listed companies, with projects including work for Google, Oracle and TikTok.
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THE ROLE:
We're looking for a multi-disciplinary Video Creator / Creative Editor who doesn’t wait to be told that something ‘could be better’.
Video Creators produce high-performance content for social media, website and beyond, blending strategy, editing, motion, sound, and narrative into media that drives results, (not just views).
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WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Edit premium short & long-form content for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and X
Own projects end-to-end, from brief to final delivery
Act as your own creative director, i.e. source, create, or generate every asset if needed, including: graphics, motion, sound, etc, to cohesively serve the story
Build engaging hooks, retention and pacing
Adapt creative styles intelligently to different brands and audiences
Deliver strong first drafts
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COMPLETE THE ASSESSMENT AND APPLY IF YOU HAVE:
5+ years of professional editing experience
A portfolio of social-first content that proves viewer-retention with links to work currently live on social media
Advanced Premiere Pro + working After Effects so that you can build from scratch, (not reliant on templates)
A strong sense of storytelling, with the ability to independently select and organise footage into a coherent, engaging narrative even without a provided script
The ability to work efficiently under pressure and at speed without compromising quality
Strong sense for design, photo editing, and branding
A strong sound design, colour grading, and audio mixing ability
A deep understanding of hooks, pacing, retention, and platform-native editing
Clean workflow habits: methodical, organised, no missed deadlines and excellent communication.
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WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:
You consistently deliver high-quality edits with meticulous attention to detail
Your first cuts are robust and require minimal revision (if any!)
You actively look for ways to improve content without being asked
You anticipate roadblocks and resolve issues independently before escalating
You meet deadlines consistently and flag potential delays early
You bring fresh ideas, formats, and techniques to every project
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WHY JOIN US:
100% remote, flexible working
Full creative ownership from day one without micromanagement
International brands and creator campaigns
Performance bonuses + genuine path to a core creative role
Upskilling with AI workflows and content systems
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HOW TO APPLY:
Complete the required creative assessment first:
Include your portfolio, CV, and a 2–4 sentence cover note.
IMPORTANT: Applications without a completed assessment will not be considered.