TikTok / Short-Form Video Editor

THIS IS AN UNPAID, REMOTE NONPROFIT STARTUP VOLUNTEER ROLE.

Read carefully before applying.

Background:

Pitch Labs, a 501(c)3 non-profit, works to inspire, educate, and mentor aspiring high school entrepreneurs to build their first business. Obtaining knowledge to be a successful business founder can be financially costly and energy-draining. Our 100% volunteer-run nonprofit offers aspiring high school entrepreneurs free access to our mentor-matching program, entrepreneurship support community, and resource library. We strive to create a world where anyone can be an entrepreneur.

What We Need:

We’re seeking a creative, fast-moving TikTok Video Editor (Microlearning Content) to help repurpose podcast content into compelling, bite-sized educational clips for TikTok and Instagram Reels. You’ll transform key insights and soundbites into high-impact microlearning videos that are fun, educational, and aligned with our mission.

Responsibilities:

• Edit podcast episodes and raw video into short-form TikTok/Reels content (15–60 seconds)

• Add dynamic captions, music, transitions, and animations to enhance engagement

• Collaborate with hosts and producers to identify high-value educational clips

• Apply TikTok best practices to optimize content for algorithm visibility

• Create a consistent visual style and tone aligned with the NXT GEN brand

• Monitor engagement and performance to improve future edits

Qualifications:

• Proven experience editing short-form vertical video content for TikTok, Reels, or YouTube Shorts

• Proficiency in editing tools like CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar

• Strong understanding of TikTok trends, meme culture, and educational content formats

• Creative eye for pacing, visuals, and storytelling in under 60 seconds

• Passion for youth entrepreneurship, education, or media is a big plus

• Self-starter with excellent communication and time-management skills

• MUST be based in the US.

Bonus Skills (Preferred, but not required):

• Experience with graphic design or motion graphics

• Background in education, youth media, or podcasting

• Familiarity with content strategy, analytics, or social media marketing

Benefits: Advanced Google Workspace and Canva features, the flexibility of working remotely, coaching/Q&A sessions with industry experts, resume coaching and guidance, public recognition of outstanding work on our social platforms, internal networking, and more!

Time Commitment: at least 5 hours a week for at least 6 months.

• Included in this time estimate: the weekly team 1-1 meeting, time for text/email communication, time spent working on a project. Volunteers can take on more tasks and spend more time if they desire.

• We have a 24 hour message acknowledgement (thumbs up) and 48 hour message response policy to ensure smooth workflow for all of our team members.

• Volunteers can take time off as needed for exams, work, family etc. We only request that such requests are communicated ASAP to allow teams to plan.

Notes:

• Although we are all volunteers, we work like a start-up, and seek individuals who are strong communicators and bring energy to the table.

• As we train each volunteer heavily, we request that you do not apply unless you are certain about your ability to commit to the organization.

THIS IS AN UNPAID, REMOTE VOLUNTEER POSITION.