Short Form Content Editors (Contractor)

Who We Are

Founded in 2013, Cloud9 has grown to become one of the most recognizable esports organizations in the world. With championships industry-wide, unmatched viewership hours, and extensive benefits packages for players and staff, Cloud9 prides itself on being the best in all categories. Currently, Cloud9 fields multiple professional teams spanning across several game titles.

To find more information about Cloud9, visit https://www.cloud9.gg.

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking talented and creative Short Form Content Editors (Contractor) to support our Content team. This role will focus specifically on editing engaging short form gaming/esports content across different game titles.

The Short Form Content Producers/Editors (Contractor) will edit short form videos for TikTok, Youtube Shorts, and Instagram Reels, to help scale Cloud9's short form content plan, while adhering to strict quality and performance standards. 

The ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of short form content production, proficiency in video editing and graphic design software, and a passion for esports. The ideal candidates should have strong knowledge and passion for gaming and esports.

This is a remote contractor position open to candidates around the world. 

Applicants must submit a short form content portfolio featuring gaming/esports work to be considered.

What You’ll Do:

• Optimize and edit short form content for different platforms, including but not limited to TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, ensuring it adheres to platform-specific guidelines and best practices.
• Maintain a quick turnaround on deliverables without sacrificing quality and best practices.
• Deliver videos by deadline with the ability to take and incorporate feedback for revisions as needed.

Who We AreFounded in 2013, Cloud9 has grown to become one of the most recognizable esports organizations in the world. With championships industry-wide, unmatched viewership hours, and extensive benefits packages for players and staff, Cloud9 prides it...

• Ability to work flexible hours to align with Pacific Time deadlines.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• 1+ years of editing experience, with a focus on short form content for social media platforms.
• Familiarity and passion for gaming and esports.
• Must submit a short form content portfolio featuring gaming/esports work to be considered.
• Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar)
• Ability to critically think on the fly and adjust behavior and solutions to the situation at hand.
• Ability to apply intelligence to practical, real-world scenarios, where a “book solution” doesn’t necessarily exist.
• Strong active listening skills with an emphasis on understanding. The artful ability to deliver clear and logical thoughts in response.
• High growth-oriented mindset with a strong internal need for achievement.
• Ability to work effectively and supportively with teammates to prioritize organizational and/or team priorities over individual needs, seeking out win-win situations wherever they exist.