[Hiring] Social Media Video Editor @WeAssist.io

Role Description

Our client is hiring a Social Media Video Editor to power up their fast-moving organic content team. As the firm leans further into influencer, UGC, and AI-driven content, they need a dedicated editor who can take raw footage from idea to polished, scroll-stopping short-form video—at high volume and fast pace. This role is 100% focused on video, so you can put all your creative energy into storytelling, speed, and making every clip impossible to scroll past.

Key Responsibilities of the Social Media Video Editor

• Short-Form Video Editing & Production
  • Edit high-quality short-form video content for Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
  • Produce high-volume video content consistently.
  • Turn around a typical short-form video in roughly 45 minutes to 1.5 hours once footage is organized.
  • Add captions, transitions, overlays, sound effects, and branded elements.
  • Repurpose long-form and influencer/UGC footage into short, viral-ready clips.
  • Stay on top of current video trends, formats, and editing styles.
• Thumbnails & Video Packaging
  • Create simple, click-worthy thumbnails and cover frames.
  • Add basic text animations and motion effects.
  • Support the design team with quick visuals when needed.
• Creative Direction & Influencer Research
  • Brainstorm and develop unique concepts and storytelling approaches.
  • Collaborate with the creative team to align videos with campaign goals.
  • Participate in social media brainstorming sessions.
  • Find high-impact Instagram pages and influencers.
  • Flag potential partnerships or viral opportunities.
• Project Organization & Asset Management
  • Keep all produced content organized in Google Drive.
  • Tag and categorize content to keep workflows efficient.
  • Prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Align with the team's weekly production schedule.
• AI & Emerging Tech (Preferred)
  • Use ChatGPT to generate hooks, captions, and creative prompts.
  • Experiment with AI tools for advanced video production.
  • Stay ahead of emerging creative tools.

Qualifications

• Proven Video Editing Experience – Strong hands-on skills in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Strong Storytelling Instincts – A keen eye for pacing, composition, and detail.
• Idea-to-Video Translator – Able to turn abstract ideas into visually compelling videos.
• Trend-Savvy – Up to date on social media video trends, formats, and editing styles.
• High-Volume, Fast Turnaround – Comfortable producing roughly 5–8 finished short-form videos per day.
• Fast & Hungry – Eager to move quickly, take on more, and keep improving.
• Great Communicator & Organizer – Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Independent & Collaborative – Thrives working solo or with the team.
• Reliable Setup – Stable internet connection and familiarity with Google Drive.

Nice-to-Haves

• After Effects & Motion Graphics – Animated text, effects, and motion.
• Graphic Design Skills – Comfort with Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva.
• English & Spanish Editing – Experience adapting content for Spanish-language.
• AI Tool Experience – Familiarity with tools like ChatGPT, Google Veo 3, MidJourney.
• Slack & G-Suite Familiarity – Comfortable with the team's collaboration tools.

Benefits

• 13th Month Bonus
• Permanent work-from-home / remote set-up
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Mental health insurance
• Great starting salary
• Growth opportunity
• Performance-based raises
• Prizes and bonuses

Specifics

• Time: Full-time; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm EST
• This is a remote position.
• Attire: Business casual when in meetings.
• Professional setup required.

Tech Stack

• Adobe Premiere Pro – Core editing platform
• Adobe After Effects – Motion effects and text animation (Nice-to-Have)
• Photoshop / Canva – Thumbnails and quick visuals (Nice-to-Have)
• Google Drive & G-Suite – File management and collaboration
• Slack – Team communication
• ChatGPT – Hooks, captions, and ideas (Preferred)
• Google Veo 3 – AI video generation (Nice-to-Have)

Compensation

$9,600 - $14,400/yr