Video Editor

Job Position: Video Editor

Work Arrangement: Predominantly Remote | On-site every EOM for filming & documentation (Metro Manila, PH based)

Job Type: Project-based, Independent Contractor

Work Schedule: Flexible (output-based)

Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They're looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we've hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

Hear why we exist, what we believe in, and who we're building for: Watch here

At Pearl, we're not just another recruiting firm—we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, make an impact, and build a long-term career. We believe in creating environments where your potential is recognized, your voice matters, and your success is tied to meaningful work—not short-term perks. Joining Pearl means stepping into opportunities that challenge you, support you, and set you up for lasting success.

As a Video Editor at Pearl Talent, you will create engaging, brand-aligned video content that elevates our online presence and supports our marketing initiatives. This role involves editing long-form and short-form videos, assisting with monthly onsite shoots, and ensuring all multimedia output reflects Pearl's tone, quality, and visual identity. Ideal for a creative, detail-oriented editor who can work independently while collaborating closely with the team.

Requirements

• Strong portfolio showcasing video editing, storytelling, and brand-aligned visual style.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and familiarity with Canva; plus working knowledge of other relevant editing tools.
• Experience producing YouTube content (both long-form and short-form) for a company, brand, or organization.
• Ability to work onsite at a coworking space once a month for video shoots and photography sessions.
• Understanding of social media video formats, platform-specific best practices, and posting guidelines (e.g., YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn).
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Motion graphics or basic animation skills.
• Experience with lighting, audio setup, or on-set support during shoots.
• Familiarity with brand identity systems, content strategy, or creative direction.
• Background in recruitment, HR, or startup-focused content (helpful but not required).

• Edit short-form and long-form video content for marketing campaigns, social media platforms, and internal documentation.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain consistency with Pearl Talent's brand identity, tone, and communication style.
• Support ad-hoc multimedia tasks, including repurposing content, basic graphic creation, and assisting during monthly onsite shoots.
• Optimize videos for various platforms, ensuring proper formatting, thumbnail selection, pacing, and viewer engagement.
• Stay updated on video trends, editing styles, and social media formats to continuously enhance content quality.

Benefits

• Fully remote, forever
• Annual team retreat
• Unlimited PTO
• Real-world experience in recruitment marketing
• A supportive team that values your growth and ideas

Ready to Join Us?

If you're hungry to lead, build, and scale—and you've done it before—then this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Apply now and help us build the world's best recruitment team