Video Editor - Healthcare & Social Content

Position: Video Editor — Healthcare & Social Content Salary: Up to NZD2,500/month (depending on experience) Working Hours & Condition: New Zealand business hours ROLE OVERVIEW: We are looking for an experienced remote Video Editor to transform the company's raw footage into engaging, high-performing digital content. The on-site team handles all filming — this role begins once footage is received. You will cut recordings of up to 90 minutes into short-form social content, educational clips, and video sales letters. All content must follow the company’s clinical and compliance approval processes before publishing. RESPONSIBILITIES: Short-Form Social Media Editing - Edit long-form recordings into short-form videos for Instagram Reels and TikTok — strong hooks, platform-appropriate pacing, vertical reframing, and branded overlays. - Produce alternative hooks and edits for content testing; translate complex medical information into clear, accessible content without altering its meaning. Long-Form & VSL Editing - Edit raw consultation, procedure, and educational recordings into structured, professional videos — removing repetition and unsuitable material while preserving clinical context. - Edit video sales letters for landing pages — structure footage into a clear narrative covering the patient’s concern, the service, and the next step; produce alternative versions for testing. - Apply colour correction, audio enhancement, and image stabilisation; add approved intros, calls to action, and branded elements. Graphics, Captions & Brand Consistency - Add accurate captions, branded lower thirds, callouts, and supporting graphics; maintain visual consistency across fonts, colours, and transitions. - Maintain reusable templates for recurring formats; check clinical terminology, practitioner names, and locations for accuracy. Healthcare Compliance & Approvals - Follow company’s internal approval processes — no content published before required sign-off; use only approved language for treatments and procedures. - Identify potentially sensitive or non-compliant content and escalate promptly; handle patient footage and personal details confidentially. Workflow & Performance - Manage multiple videos, revisions, and deadlines; maintain clear version control throughout the approval process. - Review performance data (retention, engagement, conversions) to improve future edits and support creative testing. Requirements Tools & Systems (Non-Negotiable): - Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro - After Effects or comparable motion-graphics software - CapCut or similar short-form editing software - Professional captioning and transcription tools - Cloud-based file storage and digital asset management systems - Project management and content approval tools - Canva, Instagram, TikTok, and WordPress or comparable CMS Qualifications: - Minimum 3 years of professional video editing or post-production experience - Portfolio demonstrating long-form and short-form editing capability - Strong understanding of hooks, pacing, storytelling, and audience retention - Experience editing for Instagram Reels and TikTok; ability to produce VSLs for landing pages - Strong audio cleanup, colour correction, captioning, and export skills - Ability to edit medical or technical content accurately within compliance frameworks - Excellent attention to detail, strong written and spoken English, and ability to manage multiple remote projects - Hardware capable of efficiently processing and exporting high-resolution video Preferred Skills (Nice To Have): - Previous experience editing for healthcare, medical, or regulated businesses - Familiarity with New Zealand healthcare advertising requirements - Motion graphics and animation experience - Experience producing paid social media video assets - Evidence of content that improved audience growth, engagement, or conversion Originally posted on Himalayas