Short-Form Video Editor / Video Repurposing Virtual Assistant

This is a remote position.

Business Address : Canada 

About the company

An international documentary film and video production company dedicated to amplifying Indigenous voices, preserving cultural knowledge, and sharing authentic Indigenous stories with audiences around the world.

The company produces documentary films, video productions, educational resources, and other media projects across a wide range of locations and cultural contexts. Its work spans traditional documentary storytelling as well as emerging digital platforms, with an increasing focus on building a stronger presence on  YouTube and short-form social media platforms .

The company operates in a highly international environment, collaborating with production teams, contractors, editors, and creative partners across multiple countries and time zones.

The organization is led by  Matt LeMay, MMIE , CEO and Co-Founder of Indigenous Geographic, whose work centers on Indigenous storytelling, cultural preservation, documentary filmmaking, education, and meaningful collaboration with Indigenous communities and diverse stakeholders.

About the Role

Indigenous Geographic is looking for a  Short-Form Video Editor / Video Repurposing Virtual Assistant  to support its growing volume of digital video content.

The primary focus of this position is to  repurpose existing documentary footage and long-form video content into engaging, polished short-form videos  for platforms such as:

• YouTube Shorts
• Instagram Reels
• TikTok

The successful candidate will work with footage supplied by the Indigenous Geographic team rather than being expected to independently research subjects and create documentary content from scratch.

This is an excellent opportunity for a video editor who combines  strong technical editing skills with storytelling instincts  and an appreciation for culturally nuanced documentary content.

The ideal candidate will be able to look at a longer documentary, identify compelling moments, and transform those moments into concise short-form pieces while preserving the original story, meaning, and cultural context.

Key Responsibilities

1. Short-Form Video Editing

• Edit professional documentary footage into engaging short-form content.
• Create short-form videos generally ranging from approximately  30 seconds to 90 seconds .
• Repurpose longer documentary productions into social-media-ready content.
• Create vertical  9:16  videos for Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
• Identify compelling scenes, moments, quotes, interactions, and visual sequences within longer footage.
• Create concise edits while maintaining the original story and context.
• Produce multiple short-form assets from longer documentary projects where appropriate.
• Create engaging openings and pacing suitable for short-form audiences.
• Maintain a professional and polished visual style throughout each edit.

2. Long-Form to Short-Form Content Repurposing

The VA may receive:

• Raw documentary footage
• Selected video clips
• Long-form documentary productions
• Completed documentary pieces
• Behind-the-scenes footage
• Footage captured during field productions
• Other video assets supplied by the production team

The VA will use these materials to create short-form content for digital distribution.

Examples of potential deliverables include:

• 30-second social clips
• 60-second reels
• 90-second short-form videos
• Documentary highlights
• Behind-the-scenes content
• Promotional clips
• Story-driven social media videos
• Excerpts from completed documentaries
• Vertical adaptations of existing horizontal/long-form content

3. Documentary Storytelling

The successful candidate must understand that effective editing for Indigenous Geographic goes beyond simply cutting footage into shorter pieces.

The editor will need to:

• Recognize compelling storytelling moments.
• Understand pacing and narrative flow.
• Select clips that can stand on their own.
• Preserve the