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Social Media Editor

Smosh

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview: SMOSH is hiring a Social Media Editor to edit short-form video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook. This role includes cutting both original and long-form footage into engaging, platform-appropriate edits. The editor will partner closely with Social Media, Production, and Marketing to create engaging short-form content that aligns with Smosh's brand voice, platform best practices, and audience engagement goals.

Core Competencies:

  • Platform adaptation: Reformats content to meet the visual, structural, and technical standards of TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other platforms.
  • Collaboration: Communicates clearly and works well across departments, especially with producers and the social team to create content that aligns with the Smosh brand.
  • Technical proficiency: Skilled in Adobe Premiere, with working knowledge and Photoshop.
  • Project management: Able to manage multiple projects at once, meet deadlines, and incorporate feedback quickly.
  • Social First Storytelling: Understands how to hook viewers quickly, optimize retention, and tailor edits to the unique behavior of each platform.

Responsibilities:

  • Short-form editing:
    • Edit original content specifically designed for social-first distribution.
    • Edit marketing materials such as highlight reels, vertical trailers and vertical teasers. 
    • Optimize edits for platform-specific performance, including pacing, captions, framing, and hook development.
  • Clip-downs from long-form: Collaborate with Social Media Managers and Producers to identify high-impact moments and new clip opportunities from long-form content.
  • Brand alignment: Ensure all edits reflect the company’s tone, pacing, and style guidelines.
  • Trend awareness: Stay up to date on platform-specific trends and incorporate them where relevant.
  • Feedback implementation:
    • Manage multiple editing priorities while meeting fast-paced publishing deadlines.
    • Organize project files and maintain version control across active campaigns.

Preferred Qualities:

  • 2+ years editing short-form content for social platforms in a professional or fast-paced setting
  • Working knowledge of monday.com, After Effects, Google Drive and Frame.io. 
  • Strong understanding of audience retention metrics and short-form content performance.
  • Reliable problem-solving and execution under pressure.
  • Passion for comedy, internet culture, and digital entertainment.

Vacancy posted 16 days ago
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