You notice where a video loses you, and you have an idea for a better cut. You enjoy finding the story in footage: the opening line, the pause, the detail that makes someone keep watching. This is a role for someone who wants to make thoughtful, inventive short-form work and get better with every edit.
- Freelance · Remote
- 20–30 hours a week to start
- Starting at $30–40 CAD an hour
- Early-career applicants welcome; personal projects count.
What you’ll make
You’ll turn our footage into 15–60 second vertical videos, working from a brief with room to bring your own ideas. Find the hook, shape the story, and use captions, sound and pacing to make it feel right for the audience.
You’ll work through feedback with Johnny and Nina, try different approaches, and see how the finished posts perform. The aim is to develop your judgment as well as your technique.
What makes you a good fit
- You can explain your choices. Why this opening? Why cut there? You’re curious about hooks, re-hooks and what keeps people watching.
- You know your tools. You understand the trade-offs between CapCut and Edits, and can explain when you’d choose each. Other editing tools are welcome too.
- Your projects are easy to pick up. Clear file names, sensible versions and reliable backups make collaboration straightforward.
- You keep people in the loop. You clarify the brief, flag a problem early and turn feedback into a stronger edit.
Who you’ll work with
Juniper Island is a small creative team led by Johnny and Nina. Our work spans culture, food, wellness and expert-led businesses, including Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Rily. You’ll help people with something worth saying find an audience for it.
How hiring works
- Apply below. One short form. Bring one or two examples of your work and a favourite video.
- A 20-minute call if it looks like a fit.
- A short paid test. One edit from our footage, to a brief.
- A paid trial on real work, for two weeks.
We’re also hiring a social content producer, combining editing with calendars, publishing and client coordination.