Video Editor – Personal Instagram & Real Estate

Job Description

Main Work:

Edit Instagram Reels, property videos and Vlog videos
Create short-form videos for Instagram, YouTube Shorts and similar platforms
Edit real estate property walkthroughs, flat tours, plot/project videos and promotional videos
Convert raw mobile/camera footage into engaging Reels
Add captions, subtitles, transitions, music, sound effects and suitable graphics
Create strong first 2–3 second hooks
Basic colour correction and audio enhancement
Select the best clips from long/raw footage
Create multiple versions of the same property/video when required
Maintain consistent branding, fonts, text style and video format
Work closely with the content/marketing person for daily video requirements

Must-Have Skills
Premiere Pro / DaVinci Resolve / Final Cut Pro — any one strongly preferred
CapCut knowledge is an advantage
Good understanding of Instagram Reel editing
Knowledge of 9:16 vertical video
Good sense of timing, cuts, music and storytelling
Ability to add professional captions and animated text
Basic knowledge of colour grading and sound editing
Understanding of current Instagram/Reels editing trends
Ability to handle high-volume daily editing
Real estate/property video editing experience is an advantage

Daily Responsibility

I would set a practical target such as:
2–4 Instagram Reels/day, depending on complexity
Property walkthrough videos as required
1–2 Vlog edits/week or according to shooting schedule
Maintain organised raw footage and project files
Deliver videos within agreed deadlines
Keep a library of reusable templates, captions, transitions and branding assets
Candidate Profile

Look for someone who is:
Creative + fast
Understands social media, not just technical editing
Can independently select good footage
Understands what makes people stop scrolling
Comfortable working with real estate/property content
Willing to work full-time from office
Can handle revisions without repeatedly requiring detailed instructions
Portfolio — MOST IMPORTANT

Before hiring, ask the candidate to provide:

5 best Instagram Reels
2 property/real estate videos
1 Vlog
1 talking-head Reel
One before/after editing sample
Portfolio link / Instagram profile / Google Drive

Don’t hire only based on software knowledge. For this role, their portfolio and speed of producing good Reels are more important.