Freelance Creative Editor

Wild Card Creative Group•Culver City, CA

12h

About The Position

We are Wild Card, a company founded in Hollywood with a deep understanding of what resonates with audiences and how to integrate brands into compelling narratives. We bridge brands with global markets by creating high-impact experiences that blend creativity and data across various platforms, including screen, in-game, and beyond. We believe every moment is an opportunity to foster genuine connections, as people are naturally drawn to great stories. We are seeking a creative editor to join our team, someone who prioritizes ideas, values craftsmanship, and can create engaging content that draws audiences into our clients' worlds. The ideal candidate is a fearless creator with a strong grasp of social media marketing, constantly exploring innovative ways to captivate audiences. As a storyteller with a social-first perspective, you will execute original integrated content in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, including experience in sound design, audio editing, and cleanup.
Familiarity with Adobe After Effects for motion graphics work.
Proven creative success in storytelling with social-first entertainment campaigns.
Understanding of social media best practices and audience engagement strategies.
Knowledge of social platform specifications and best practices (e.g., safe zones, lengths).
Conceptual thinking ability to develop entertaining, platform-specific content with a focus on short-form storytelling.
Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines efficiently while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) for effective interaction with all levels of the company and external partners.
Minimum of four years of experience editing social-first entertainment and brand campaign content and creative assets.
Must provide a reel showcasing finished work.

Nice To Haves

Comfortable with motion graphics work to help sell an idea through.

Responsibilities

Conceive and edit social-first content, including teasers and trailers, for entertainment projects.
Create expert-level social/digital-first entertainment content for theatrical and streaming campaigns.
Collaborate with producers, motion graphics, music, and finishing teams to achieve the creative vision.
Take creative risks to enhance production and editorial elements, producing engaging content.
Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute to bringing creative ideas to fruition.
Ensure creative output consistently aligns with client objectives, social specifications, and platform best practices.