Social Media Content Editor

 

Description:

We’re looking for a talented Mid-weight Editor to support and help deliver post production across the agency.

This is a hybrid role covering roughly 70 percent short form performance content and 30 percent long form storytelling, with the long form side continuing to grow.

You will work closely with the creative team from concept through to final delivery, contributing to pacing, structure and storytelling decisions. You won’t just be assembling clips, you’ll be shaping content.

You’ll take ownership of your own projects while collaborating with senior team members to maintain high creative standards across all outputs.

 

 

Responsibilities

 

Post Production Delivery

- Edit across client and internal projects to a high standard.

- Manage your own timelines and ensure deadlines are consistently met.

- Maintain clean project organisation and file structures.

Short Form Performance Editing

- Edit high retention vertical content for TikTok, Instagram and YouTube Shorts.

- Understand hooks, pacing, captions and platform behaviour.

- Create edits designed to maximise watch time and engagement.

Long Form Storytelling

- Support editing of YouTube content, brand films and documentary style pieces

- Help shape narrative flow and maintain engagement across longer runtimes

- Understand what to cut and what to hold to keep content engaging

Creative Contribution

- Contribute ideas during concept and planning stages

- Collaborate with directors on storytelling and edit direction

- Understand what footage is needed during shoots to strengthen the final edit

Technical Execution

- Strong working knowledge of Premiere Pro, Final Cut and After Effects

- Good understanding of colour grading and finishing

- Solid sound design awareness and clean audio mixing

- Motion graphics at a competent level, including captions and light animation

- Experience with Photoshop and Audition beneficial

Workflow and Systems

- Maintain organised timelines and project structures

- Follow and contribute to efficient editing workflows

- Support the team as post production volume grows

 

About You

• Minimum 2 years editing experience in an agency, production company or similar environment
• Strong portfolio demonstrating short form and or long form content
• Good eye for pacing, rhythm and storytelling
• Strong attention to detail with solid file management habits
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Comfortable taking ownership of your work while learning from senior team members
• Collaborative and open to feedback
• Ambitious and motivated to grow within a fast moving production company