Responsibilities:
• Edit episodic vertical drama / vertical miniseries content with a strong sense of storytelling.
• Optimize pacing, rhythm, and emotional escalation to maximize viewer retention and completion rates.
• Craft compelling opening hooks, mid-episode tension, and cliffhangers .
• Collaborate closely with producers to refine narrative flow and emotional payoff.
• Handle bilingual post-production needs, including subtitle timing, dialogue clarity, and language consistency.
• Apply post-production enhancements including sound design, music placement, transitions, and visual polish.
• Deliver platform-ready exports optimized for vertical (9:16), mobile-first viewing.
• Implement revisions efficiently based on creative feedback and performance goals.
Requirements:
• Proven experience editing vertical dramas or episodic narrative content.
• Fluency in English, with working proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin) for post-production collaboration.
• Strong storytelling instincts with an understanding of emotional beats and pacing.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or equivalent professional editing software.
• Experience with mobile-first vertical formats.
• Ability to work independently as a freelancer and manage fast turnaround timelines.