Social Video Editor (Freelancer)

Job description

About the Role: At WITHIN, we push the boundaries of digital creativity. We’re looking for a Social Video Editor to join our creative team, focusing on producing engaging short-form content across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and emerging platforms. This role is perfect for a hands-on editor with a passion for storytelling in fast-moving social environments. You’ll collaborate with designers, strategists, and producers to craft culturally relevant, scroll-stopping content that drives results for our clients. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; • Edit and deliver engaging short-form videos optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other social platforms. • Create dynamic motion graphics, typography animations, and visual effects to enhance social content and drive engagement. • Repurpose existing footage into platform-specific edits that reflect trends, client voice, and campaign goals. • Stay on top of cultural and platform trends, integrating music, memes, and editing techniques that resonate with audiences. • Create multiple versions and aspect ratios (9:16, 1:1, 16:9) to fit platform requirements and campaign specs. • Collaborate with Creative Leads and Account Managers to ensure all deliverables meet creative and client standards. • Ensure accuracy in timing, captions, graphics, and sound across all final assets. Requirements • 1–2 years of professional editing experience, ideally in a digital marketing, social media, or agency environment (internship experience considered). • Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects for motion graphics, typography animation, and visual effects. • Familiarity with social platforms and their native editing features (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, Capcut). • Strong understanding of short-form content trends, pacing, and storytelling. • Ability to manage multiple edits at once, balancing speed with quality. • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. • A collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn from senior team members. Nice-to-Haves • Familiarity with generative AI tools for editing, captioning, or effects. • Hands-on experience shooting social-first content (phone or DSLR). • Passion for pop culture, internet trends, and social storytelling. We offer a competitive hourly wage based on ability level: • Hourly Rate DOE • This is a remote role. Hourly rate based on education, experience, and skills level ($23-$53) • Level 1  - Possesses essential capabilities. • $23-$29 • Level 2  - Possesses developing capabilities. • $29-$35 • Level 3  - Possesses notable capabilities. • $35- $41 •