Company Description

Phony Texts is a scripted storytelling company founded in 2018 by two brothers. Today, we reach over 22 million followers across 15+ original Snapchat series in seven languages. Our stories combine humor, drama, and mystery — all told through the lens of chat fiction and short-form videos optimized for mobile.

Based in Los Angeles, Phony Texts is part of Phony Content, a digital media company focused on creating trendsetting content for Millennial and Gen Z audiences.

Role Summary

We’re looking for a creative, detail-oriented Video Editor to join our production team and help bring our scripted, short-form stories to life. This role is ideal for someone who understands pacing, visual storytelling, and mobile-first content — and thrives in fast-paced, high-volume production environments.

You’ll collaborate closely with producers, writers, and creative leads to edit narrative videos designed for Snapchat and other short-form platforms. This is a remote position based in Colombia, with working hours that substantially overlap with Pacific Time.

Responsibilities

Edit short-form, narrative-driven videos optimized for Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and other mobile platforms
Assemble edits using screen recordings, text message animations, images, video clips, sound effects, and music
Collaborate with producers and creative leads to understand story intent, pacing, and platform requirements
Create platform-native edits and variations, optimizing for aspect ratio, length, hooks, and retention
Maintain consistency in visual style, tone, timing, and storytelling conventions across episodes and series
Add subtitles, captions, on-screen graphics, and simple motion design to enhance clarity and engagement
Perform basic audio cleanup, sound design, and music balancing while following licensing and brand guidelines
Organize and maintain project files, assets, and exports for efficient collaboration and reuse
Incorporate creative feedback quickly and accurately while meeting tight deadlines
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and communicate clearly about progress and timelines
Stay up to date on short-form video trends, Snapchat best practices, and mobile storytelling techniques
Support additional post-production or content-related tasks as needed

Qualifications

2–4 years of experience as a video editor in digital media, social content, or short-form production
Bachelor’s degree in Film, Media Production, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; Photoshop and After Effects experience is a plus
Excellent sense of pacing, timing, and visual storytelling, especially for short-form formats
Experience editing content built from screen recordings, text overlays, images, and mixed media
Basic understanding of sound design, dialogue cleanup, and music mixing
Familiarity with editing for Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or similar platforms
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow creative guidelines precisely
Clear written and spoken communication skills
Professional working proficiency in English (able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English)

Contract Details

Part-time contract position (approximately 25 hours per week, roughly $450 USD/week)
Remote role based in Colombia
Working hours must substantially overlap with 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Pacific Time
Immediate start preferred; contract start date flexible based on availability
This is a paid contract role, with compensation based on experience
Potential for contract extension based on performance and production needs
Reliable internet connection and private remote workstation required

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