Automotive Video Editor (No Music) Monthly Job

AUTOMOTIVE SHORT-FORM VIDEO EDITOR - NO MUSIC - 25-30 VIDEOS/MONTH We are looking for a talented short-form video editor specializing in automotive content for a long-term collaboration. We operate an automotive repair and service business. We will provide the raw footage and your job is to turn it into high-quality, engaging and professional short-form videos for social media. This is a monthly position, not a one-off project. MONTHLY WORKLOAD Approximately 25-30 finished videos per month. Typical length: 15-30 seconds per video. We will provide the raw footage. You will handle the editing and final delivery. We are looking for someone who can work consistently every month and maintain the same quality across a large number of videos. VERY IMPORTANT - NO BACKGROUND MUSIC WE DO NOT USE BACKGROUND MUSIC IN OUR VIDEOS. This is a strict requirement. Do not use trending TikTok music, Instagram music, background music or music-driven editing. If your editing style depends heavily on music to make the video engaging, this project is not a good fit for you. Instead, we want professional sound design using natural workshop sounds, engine sounds, tools, diagnostics, mechanical sounds, air tools, clicking, drilling, cleaning, testing and other authentic automotive sounds. Voice-over, captions and carefully selected sound effects can also be used where appropriate. The ability to make a video engaging without music is one of the most important requirements of this job. CONTENT The content will be focused on automotive repair and service. Examples include: Car repairs Diagnostics Engine work Transmission work Automatic transmission service Parts replacement Mechanical repairs Electrical diagnostics Fault finding Maintenance Before and after repairs Workshop processes Tools and equipment Technicians working Interesting technical problems Customer vehicles Car inspections Repair results We want to make technical automotive content interesting and easy to understand. EDITING STYLE We want a modern, professional and authentic automotive style. We are looking for: Strong hooks Excellent pacing Clear visual storytelling Professional colour correction Clean typography Professional sound design Good use of natural workshop sounds Clear explanations where appropriate Retention-focused editing We do not want: Generic CapCut templates Excessive transitions Excessive zoom effects Flashing effects Cheap filters Overuse of animations Excessive text Generic TikTok template editing Music-driven editing The vehicle and the repair work should remain the main focus. THE FIRST 1-2 SECONDS MATTER The opening needs to immediately capture attention. Do not waste the first seconds with long logo animations or unnecessary introductions. Start with the most interesting visual moment available. Examples include: A damaged part A major fault A diagnostic result A mechanical problem A dramatic repair A before and after A component being removed A component being installed An interesting engine or transmission detail A satisfying repair moment You should understand how to create a strong visual hook and retain attention. RAW FOOTAGE The footage will usually be recorded by us using smartphones and basic equipment. It will not always be professionally filmed. Therefore, the editor must be able to get the best possible result from imperfect raw footage. You should be comfortable with selecting the best shots, removing unusable footage, cropping and reframing, stabilisation, colour correction, exposure correction, improving composition, creating rhythm from simple clips and professional sound design. You should also be able to understand the basic story of a repair from the footage and arrange the clips logically. We are also improving our filming process over time. FORMAT All videos should be delivered in 9:16 vertical format and 1080 x 1920 minimum resolution. Videos must be suitable for Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook Reels and YouTube Shorts. YOUR PORTFOLIO Please provide 3-5 of your best automotive short-form videos that you personally edited. Automotive, car repair, workshop or mechanical content experience is strongly preferred. Please do not send only a general video production portfolio. We want to see the quality of your actual short-form editing. If you have examples where you created engaging automotive videos without background music, please include them. REQUIRED QUESTIONS 1. Please provide 3-5 examples of your best automotive short-form videos that you personally edited. 2. How would you make a 15-30 second automotive repair video engaging without using background music? Please briefly explain your approach to sound design, natural workshop audio, pacing, hooks, captions and storytelling. 3. What is your best monthly price for approximately 25 finished videos? Please quote a monthly price rather than a price per video. TEST EDIT Before selecting the long-term editor, we may ask shortlisted candidates to complete a short test edit using our actual automotive footage. The test will be approximately 15-20 seconds. This allows us to evaluate your actual editing ability rather than relying only on your profile, rating or portfolio. The same raw footage will be provided to shortlisted candidates. NO BACKGROUND MUSIC is permitted in the test. LONG-TERM OPPORTUNITY We are looking for a reliable editor for a long-term relationship. The initial workload is approximately 25-30 videos per month. If the quality and workflow are excellent, there is potential for continued and increased work. We value quality, consistency, reliability, fast communication, meeting deadlines and the ability to handle recurring monthly volume. PRICE Our target budget is approximately 150-200 USD per month for approximately 25 videos. However, we are willing to consider higher prices for an editor who demonstrates significantly higher quality. Quality is more important than simply choosing the cheapest freelancer. We are looking for the best combinati