Video Editor (Health & Wellness)

Lago Open · verified Sep 25, 2026

Remote Costa Rica Full-time Mid-level Video Production

At a glance

Mid-level Video Production role at Lago. Remote, Costa Rica · full-time.

Pay not stated Video Editor salary

RoleVideo Production

SeniorityMid-level

LocationCosta Rica

WorkplaceRemote

EmploymentFull-time

PostedAug 4, 2026 · 7w ago

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Edit long-form YouTube footage and turn it into vertical content for Reels, Shorts, TikTok, and Facebook
Use pacing, b-roll, captions, motion graphics, sound work, color correction, and visual polish
Find standout moments and write hooks, titles, captions, and on-screen copy that earn attention
Create thumbnails, supporting graphics, and platform-ready uploads while keeping the brand consistent
Track trends and results to improve formats, ideas, and the production workflow

What you bring

At least three years of professional video-editing experience, with a portfolio covering YouTube and vertical short-form work
Handle high-volume social content and work confidently in Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, and After Effects
Use Photoshop, Figma, and Canva, alongside strong audio, captioning, and subtitle skills
Understand platform practices for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Shorts
Bring advanced English, dependable internet, and a computer that can edit 4K footage efficiently

Who this fits

This suits a fast, creative editor who can maintain quality and brand consistency across a high-volume workflow. You’ll work remotely from LATAM, the Philippines, or Eastern Europe, with full-time overlap during U.S. business hours as an independent contractor. Health, wellness, medical, founder-led, compliance-sensitive, and paid social experience are useful but not required.

From the employer

Location: Remote LATAM, Philippines and Eastern Europe.

Schedule: Full-Time with overlap during U.S. business hours

Employment Type: Independent Contractor

Department: $2,000 to $3,000 USD/ Monthly (Negotiable based on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly creative and fast-paced Video Editor / Short-Form Content Creator who thrives in high-volume content environments. This role goes beyond editing—you'll identify compelling moments, craft attention-grabbing hooks, design thumbnails, and publish engaging content across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

The ideal candidate understands what makes audiences stop scrolling, has experience editing both long-form and short-form video, and can consistently produce high-quality content at scale while maintaining brand consistency. Be aware this is a high-volume seat: 3 long-form videos and 50+ shorts per week.

Key Responsibilities

Edit long-form YouTube videos from raw footage.
Create engaging short-form videos for Reels, Shorts, TikTok, and Facebook.
Apply pacing, b-roll, captions, motion graphics, sound design, color correction, and visual enhancements.
Identify viral moments from long-form content.
Write compelling hooks, titles, captions, and on-screen text.
Optimize videos for engagement and platform performance.
Design high-converting YouTube thumbnails.
Create supporting graphics while maintaining consistent branding.
Upload and schedule content across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
Ensure content is formatted according to platform best practices.
Monitor trends and recommend new content ideas.
Analyze top-performing formats and continuously improve creative output.
Maintain organized project files, footage libraries, naming conventions, and archives to support an efficient production workflow.

Requirements

3+ years of professional video editing experience.
Strong portfolio showcasing Long-form YouTube content and Short-form vertical videos
Experience editing high-volume social media content.
Strong proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, Adobe After Effects
Experience creating motion graphics and text animations.
Strong experience with Photoshop, Figma, Canva
Strong audio editing skills: Noise reduction, Audio leveling, Music selection, Sound design
Experience creating captions and subtitles.
Understanding of YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Shorts best practices.
Advance English proficiency.
Reliable internet connection.
Computer capable of editing 4K footage efficiently.

Nice-to-Have

Experience editing health, wellness, or medical content.
Familiarity with compliance-sensitive messaging.
Experience using AI editing tools such as: Opus Clip, Descript, ElevenLabs
Experience editing founder-led or personal brand content.
Familiarity with paid social media creative and ad variations.

Benefits

Remote Work: Work from anywhere—our team is global, and we value work-life balance.

Growth Opportunities: As a key player i you’ll have the chance to shape your role and grow with us.

Innovative Culture: Join a team that is passionate about leveraging data to solve challenges and drive success in a rapidly evolving market.

As part of our recruitment process, all candidates will be kindly asked to agree to Lago’s Confidentiality and Non-Circumvention Agreement. This ensures a respectful and professional experience for everyone involved.