[Hiring] Social Video Editor @WeAssist.io

Role Description

We are hiring a Social Video Editor to support a fast-growing, full-service creative and production agency that specializes in brand development, performance marketing, video production, photography, strategy, and social media management. The client is experiencing a high volume of social content and needs a skilled editor who can move quickly without compromising quality. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced creative environment, understands vertical video, and knows how to produce engaging content for platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

You will work closely with the Director of Post-Production and the Video Creator team to turn scripts, shot lists, and creative direction into polished, scroll-stopping videos that align with brand standards and connect with diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Social Media Video Editing:
  • Edit a high volume of engaging, mobile-first video content for platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
  • Work from provided scripts, shot lists, and creative briefs to create polished, on-brand videos.
  • Editing vertical video content for TikTok, Instagram, and similar platforms.
  • Adding text overlays that support clear visual communication.
  • Integrating voiceovers smoothly into videos.
  • Producing content that aligns with the client's brand and creative standards.
• Creative Quality Control:
  • Ensure every video meets the client's creative expectations and maintains a consistent level of quality.
  • Maintain strong typography placement and visual consistency.
  • Apply motion design techniques that make content more engaging.
  • Perform color correction, including white balance, contrast, exposure, and saturation adjustments.
  • Balance audio levels for a professional final product.
  • Ensure each video is polished, cohesive, and aligned with the creative brief.
• Time Management and Project Organization:
  • Follow the client's file, folder, and project organization systems.
  • Use ClickUp to track tasks, deadlines, and content assignments.
  • Manage assets and documents in an organized way.
  • Prioritize tasks effectively while meeting deadlines.
  • Maintain an efficient editing pipeline.
• Trend Monitoring:
  • Stay up to date with current social media trends and platform-specific best practices.
  • Monitor trends on TikTok, Instagram, and other social platforms.
  • Apply relevant trend insights to video content.
  • Understand what makes short-form video perform well.
  • Help the team create content that resonates with target audiences.
• Team Collaboration:
  • Communicate clearly with team members.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Post-Production and Video Creator team.
  • Support a culture of generosity, openness, and continuous improvement.
  • Contribute ideas that improve workflow, quality, and creative output.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of video editing experience, preferably with fast-paced, high-volume social media content.
• Strong experience editing for TikTok, Instagram, or similar vertical video platforms.
• Access to an Apple Silicon-based computer, such as an M1 or M2 device.
• Proficiency in at least one professional editing platform: DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, or Final Cut Pro.
• Strong typography and motion design skills.
• Ability to create dynamic text animation and engaging motion effects.
• Experience with color correction, including white balance, exposure, contrast, and saturation.
• Strong audio balancing skills.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• Ability to follow creative briefs and meet deadlines consistently.

Requirements

• Strong experience with DaVinci Resolve.
• A track record of creating viral content for TikTok or Instagram.
• Background as a social media producer, content creator, vertical video editor, or hands-on social media manager.
• Experience working in a creative agency or production environment.
• Video Editing Software: DaVinci Resolve, highly preferred; Adobe Premiere Pro; Final Cut Pro.
• Project Management Tools: ClickUp, required; Asana, a strong alternative.
• File and Document Organization: Dropbox, required.

Benefits

• Permanent remote work setup.
• Full-time role aligned with PST business hours.
• Competitive fixed annual compensation of $9,000–$13,800.
• 13th-month bonus.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Mental health insurance.
• Growth opportunities.
• Performance-based raises.
• Prizes and bonuses.
• Opportunities to work with well-known US brands.
• A supportive, creative, and fun team culture.
• Mentorship from a generous and invested manager.

Work Setup and Requirements

• This is a full-time remote position. You can work from anywhere, provided you are available during PST hours and have a professional work setup.
• Business casual attire for meetings.
• Clean and professional background.
• Good camera.
• Good microphone.
• Strong and reliable Wi-Fi.
• Apple Silicon-based computer, M1 or M2 chip.

How to Apply

If you are a fast, organized, and creative video editor who understands social media trends and loves turning raw footage into standout content, this could be a great opportunity for you.