Podcast Clipper / Short-Form Video Editor (Performance Contract)

The Wilkinson Firm•Houston, TX

16h•Remote

About The Position

The Wilkinson Firm is seeking a performance-based 1099 contractor to clip long-form content into engaging short-form videos. The ideal candidate will have a knack for identifying compelling moments within podcasts, founder interviews, and client conversations, and editing them into vertical, captioned videos (60-90 seconds) that capture attention. This role offers a clear path for growth and increased compensation based on performance and the reach of the clips produced. The company emphasizes that short-form content is crucial for distributing their founder-led content.

Requirements

1-5 years editing short-form video (TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts).
Comfortable in CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere, or equivalent.
Sharp narrative editing instinct - ability to spot the moment that travels.
Caption fluency and design awareness.
Self-directed and deadline-disciplined.
Strong taste in pacing and tone.
Must be comfortable with a performance-based compensation structure, not guaranteed monthly retainers.

Nice To Haves

Background in B2B, professional services, healthcare, or hospitality content.
Experience clipping for a podcast or YouTube channel that grew.

Responsibilities

Clip podcast, founder interview, and client conversation content into short-form video (60-90 sec, vertical, captioned).
Identify the narrative beat, story arc, or one-liner that travels.
Add captions, lower-third graphics, and brand-consistent intro/outro per TWF brand standards.
Deliver clips at an agreed cadence (starting with 2-4 per week, scaling up).
Coordinate with the Social Media Manager on publication scheduling.
Track view performance and iterate on what works.