About the Role

We are seeking a high-calibre Social Media & TV Video Editor VA to work across multiple Cosi-operated brands, including television content, digital media, and charity initiatives with Social Media Management skills.

This is a hands-on execution role, combining:

• Primary skill: Video editing (TV + short-form social content)
• Secondary skill: Social media management & technical publishing

You’ll be employed by Staff Pilot and embedded directly into a high-volume content environment with clear systems, workflows, and expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Video Editing (Primary Responsibility)

• Edit content for:
• Instagram Reels
• Facebook (Meta)
• TikTok
• YouTube (Shorts + long-form where required)
• Cut down:
• TV show footage
• Long-form episodes
• Raw phone footage
• Behind-the-scenes travel, lifestyle, and charity content
• Turn unstructured footage into compelling, story-led edits
• Identify hooks, pacing, and emotional moments
• Match existing editing styles precisely once trained
• Add captions, jump cuts, sound effects, emojis, and light motion graphics
• Optimise content for each platform (aspect ratio, length, pacing)

Social Media Management & Technical Execution (Secondary Responsibility)

• Publish and schedule content across:
• Instagram
• Facebook (Meta Business Suite)
• YouTube (YouTube Studio)
• Manage posting cadence and content calendars
• Assist with captions, hashtags, tagging, and formatting
• Monitor basic analytics and performance trends
• Flag high-performing content and opportunities
• Repurpose long-form content into short-form clips
• Handle basic technical troubleshooting (uploads, formats, account access)

Portfolio Requirements (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

A strong portfolio is mandatory. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

Applicants must provide:

A video editing portfolio showcasing:

• Short-form social media edits (Reels, TikTok, Shorts)
• Clear storytelling, pacing, and hook execution

Links to social media pages you have:

• Personally created and managed, or
• Operated on behalf of brands, creators, or businesses

Evidence of:

• Consistent posting
• Editing quality
• Platform-native content (not generic exports)

Portfolios must be recent and clearly outline your role in the work.

Technical & Equipment Requirements (MANDATORY

The successful applicant must have:

• Fast, reliable internet connection suitable for:
• Downloading large TV and raw video files
• Uploading edited content to shared storage drives
• Own high-spec computer or laptop, capable of:
• Handling large video files
• Smooth playback and rendering
• Multi-tasking across editing and publishing tools

Professional video editing setup, including:

• Strong experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• Adobe Premiere Pro (essential)
• Adobe After Effects (advantageous)
• Adobe Media Encoder (advantageous)
• Backup internet and/or power supply strongly preferred
• This role deals with large file sizes and tight turnaround times — technical capability is critica

What We’re Looking For:

Essential

• Proven, high-quality video editing portfolio
• Strong experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience editing for Meta & YouTube platforms
• Demonstrated social media management experience
• Strong understanding of storytelling and audience retention
• Excellent written English
• Ability to manage high volumes of content efficiently

Highly Regarded

• Experience working with:
• TV shows
• Travel or lifestyle content
• Public figures or personality-led brands
• Familiarity with analytics and performance insights
• Experience managing multiple brands or content streams
• Experience working with structured task boards (e.g. , Zoho)

Working Style & Culture Fit

This role suits someone who:

• Understands authentic Australian storytelling
• Is organised, accountable, and deadline-driven
• Can work independently once trained
• Is comfortable switching between multiple brands and priorities
• Takes pride in speed, consistency, and output quality

Training is provided via Loom videos and reference edits — autonomy is expected once aligned.

Hours & Setup

• Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Set working hours aligned to Australian time zones
• Remote (Philippines-based)
• Tools include:
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Google Drive / cloud storage
• Task management boards (e.g. , Zoho CRM)
• WhatsApp & Zoom

Why This Role Is Unique

• Work with a nationally recognised Australian TV personality and brand
• Exposure to TV, digital media, travel, and charity content
• High-volume, varied content pipeline
• Long-term, stable role with growth opportunities
• Clear systems and strong support via Staff Pilot

Do you have what it takes to be our next hire? Send your applications to ****