[Hiring] Social Media Video Editor @HireLATAM

Role Description

Our Client is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Social Media Editor to join their team. This role is primarily responsible for producing engaging, high-quality short-form video content tailored specifically for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. The ideal candidate possesses a strong sense of storytelling, a deep understanding of current social media trends, and the technical skill to execute fast-paced edits that remain strictly aligned with the brand’s premium identity.

Responsibilities

• Video Production & Editing
  • Edits short-form video content (15–60 seconds) optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
  • Incorporates captions, subtitles, and on-screen text to enhance viewer engagement and accessibility.
  • Conducts professional color grading, including specialized work with Sony SLOG3 and DJI LOG footage.
  • Ensures all visual content aligns with the client’s brand voice, tone, and specific messaging guidelines.
• Content Strategy & Repurposing
  • Repurposes and recycles existing brand content for vertical social media formats and paid advertising campaigns.
  • Strategically breaks down long-form content into multiple high-engagement short-form clips.
  • Researches and integrates trending audio, visual styles, and content formats to maximize platform reach.
  • Adapts new and existing assets to capitalize on timely digital trends and viral opportunities.
• Workflow & Brand Consistency
  • Maintains quick turnaround times to ensure the brand remains relevant in fast-moving social cycles.
  • Ensures visual and stylistic consistency across all content series and publishing schedules.
  • Manages multiple video projects simultaneously while maintaining a high attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of editing short-form social media content, ideally within the automotive, lifestyle, or product-focused sectors.
• Expert knowledge of video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong understanding of the nuances and algorithms of TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Experience with professional color grading and the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Strong English skills with the ability to translate brand goals into compelling visual stories.

Requirements

• Familiarity with paid social media content formats and best practices.
• Basic motion graphics skills (After Effects or similar tools).
• Experience working with high-growth, innovative brands in a remote environment.
• Ability to propose creative improvements rather than just executing provided briefs.

Benefits

• Work with a fast-growing, innovative brand.
• Creative, collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to shape and grow the brand’s digital presence.