Video Editor at nitra (Taipei, Taiwan)
nitra· Taipei, Taiwan·
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Job description
We're looking for: A Video Editor who will own the creation of engaging short-form social videos for Nitra's U.S. audience. We need someone with a strong sense of pacing, hooks, storytelling, captions, and sound design who can independently take a video from raw footage to a final, polished delivery. (📍 Taipei-based only) To apply, please share your portfolio (and any access credentials).
Your responsibilities will include:
- Editing short-form vertical social videos from raw footage through to final delivery
- Using AI tools (e.g., Claude) to organize transcripts and prepare editing outlines
- Independently managing the full editing process — footage selection, rough cuts, captions, sound design, revisions, and export
- Crafting strong hooks and pacing that hold audience attention and drive engagement
- Following creative briefs and brand guidelines
- Incorporating feedback quickly and iterating on cuts
- Contributing to video ideation, motion graphics, or testimonial/interview edits where applicable
You have:
- A portfolio featuring short-form social video work
- A strong sense of pacing, hooks, storytelling, captions, and sound design
- Proficiency in Premiere Pro and/or CapCut
- Intermediate English proficiency
- Comfort using AI tools (e.g., Claude) to organize transcripts and independently complete a short-form video from raw footage to final delivery
- Experience creating content for U.S. or international audiences (a plus)
- Video ideation or scripting experience (a plus)
- Motion graphics skills / proficiency in After Effects (a plus)
- Testimonial or interview editing experience (a plus)
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Experience working with brand guidelines (a plus)
- The ability to work independently and respond well to feedback
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain creative decisions
Why work at nitra
- Hybrid working model: Collaborate in person four days a week with built-in flexibility. nitra.com/careers
- Platinum-level health insurance (health, vision, dental) and pre-tax commuter benefits with 25% company match.
- Competitive salary reflecting top-tier talent plus equity ownership ("Everyone at Nitra is an owner").
- Generous 401k match and retirement benefits.
- Global team culture with offices on three continents and a high-performance, collaborative environment.
- Rapid career growth – 62 open roles across multiple departments with a 1967% YoY increase in job postings. linkedin.com