Short‑Form Video Editor for UGC‑Style Service Ads

Create 30–60s vertical testimonial‑style videos for local trade businesses (starting with roofers).

Overview:
I’m testing a new service for local SMEs in the trades: turning 4–5‑star customer reviews into short, cinematic videos for websites and social media. I need a low‑cost video editor to turn my detailed prompts and reference files into visually strong, UGC‑style vertical videos.

What you will create:

45–60s vertical 9:16 videos (TikTok/Reels/Shorts).

Based on time‑coded prompts I provide (e.g. 00:00–00:05 before shot, 00:05–00:20 arrival, 00:20–00:40 transformation, 00:40–00:60 CTA).

“Show, don’t tell” service fulfilment: before/after, close‑ups of tools, hands, materials, process shots, movement.

On‑screen text overlays for key ideas and CTA (e.g. “TURNED UP & COMPLETED”, “5 STARS”, “REPLY ‘ROOF’ FOR FREE QUOTE”).

Simple sound design: background music and adding supplied or AI voiceover.

What I will provide:

A written prompt for each video, including structure, scenes, transitions and CTA.

The review text (voiceover + optional on‑screen text).

The business website for logo/brand reference.

A Trade_Video_Reference_Library sample video file (style and pacing).

A Video Production Quality Control Checklist (clear pass/fail criteria).

Knowledge‑base/reference files where needed.

Your responsibilities:

Use stock, AI clips or supplied visuals to match each prompt as closely as possible.

Follow the QC checklist, including clear before/after contrast and strong visual storytelling.

Add basic motion graphics when requested (e.g. stars, impact dust, CTA frame).

Deliver MP4 optimised for Reels/TikTok/Shorts, plus project files if possible.

Style & quality:

UGC‑style authenticity: slightly imperfect, gritty, real‑world feel suited to tradespeople.

Still needs to look intentional and clear: clean framing, readable text, logical flow.

Strong emphasis on:

Before/after transformation.

Hands, tools, textures, surfaces.

Movement, time‑lapse, transitions.

A strong final CTA frame.

Initial deliverables (pilot):

3–5 finished 45–60s vertical videos as a test batch.

Each one must follow its specific prompt and pass the QC checklist.

If this goes well, there will be ongoing batches.

Budget / pricing:

Low cost is paramount – this is a concept validation phase.

Please give your price per 45–60s video and your price for an initial batch of 3–5 videos.

Ideal candidate:

Short‑form video editor or UGC ads editor with examples of Reels/TikTok/Shorts, product/service ads, or testimonial‑style videos.

Comfortable working from prompts, reference files and checklists.

Fast, reliable, good communication, and able to keep costs low.

Nice to have: experience with trades, home services, or performance‑focused social ads.

Please include in your proposal:

3–5 examples of vertical short‑form videos you’ve edited.

Tools you use (CapCut, Premiere, Final Cut, mobile, AI, etc.).

Typical turnaround time per video.

Your per‑video rate for ongoing batches (5–10 at a time).