Content Creator and Video Editor

Honeyplate • West Haven, CT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We're a well-established, founder-led food business in Connecticut looking for one person to own the production side of our social media content across two channels. This role involves editing short-form and longer-form video, filming on location, publishing and scheduling content across multiple platforms, and staying up-to-date with social media trends. The ideal candidate will have a strong editing portfolio, hands-on experience with editing software, and a good understanding of social media platform dynamics. The position offers flexible work-from-home options with some on-site days required in southern Connecticut.

Requirements

• Strong editing portfolio covering both short-form and longer-form video (short-form matters most).
• Hands-on editing experience in CapCut, Final Cut Pro, or similar software.
• Comfortable filming with a camera and a phone, and can be on-site some days.
• Ability to find the story in raw footage and cut with good pacing.
• Knowledge of how each platform works, including what performs on TikTok versus LinkedIn versus YouTube.
• Organized, reliable, and hit deadlines without being chased.
• Ability to know which trends fit a food brand and which don't.
• Ability to take direction well and still bring own ideas.

Nice To Haves

• Food or hospitality content experience.
• Experience with scheduling tools like Metricool.
• Experience with clip-generation tools like Opus Clip.

Responsibilities

• Edit short-form video (Reels, TikToks, Shorts) from start to finish.
• Edit longer YouTube-style videos from longer recordings.
• Film on location with a camera and phone, with some shoots in person and some footage sent.
• Publish and schedule content natively on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube, adjusting format, captions, and tone for each platform.
• Add captions and text overlays.
• Keep an organized content calendar and footage library.
• Keep up with trending audio and formats and pitch ideas.
• Take creative direction on voice and tone.

Benefits

• Flexible work from home options available.
• Compensation: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed