Social Media Editor

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.