Jr. Video Editor

Saylor Agency•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$60,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Saylor seeks a motivated and trend-savvy Jr. Video Editor to support our creative team in executing engaging social media content. This role is designed for a developing creative who understands the mechanics of social platforms and is eager to bring brand concepts to life at the speed of online culture. The ideal candidate is an emerging editor who knows their way around a timeline and has a growing understanding of social media nuances. You understand what piques an audience's interest and are ready to learn how to custom-create content for varying brand voices and styles. You live in the social media trenches and have a baseline understanding of the spectrum of social video, from lo-fi memes to polished assets. You understand the value of speed over perfection in a fast-moving social landscape, and thrive on taking direction and partnering with Social, Design, and Copy team members to execute creative that delights audiences. You possess a growth mindset and are enthusiastic about developing your editorial pacing and music selection skills.

Requirements

Proven experience editing for social media (vertical video), ideally within an agency or studio environment.
Mastery of Adobe Premiere Pro and familiarity with tools like VLC, Lala.ai, and Topaz.
A solid grasp of storytelling, pacing, and social-first video tactics.
Strong attention to detail, specifically regarding caption QC and framing.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight, high-volume deadlines.
An understanding of how audiences consume social media video in the current climate

Responsibilities

Edit clip pulls and simple social compilations featuring both standard and dynamic subtitles.
Follow brand guidelines and identity to ensure all work meets Saylor’s quality standards.
Stay up-to-date on social editing trends and reactively apply them to brand content.
Build and maintain Premiere Pro project templates to ensure team efficiency.
Support the team with quality control, framing for social, and basic asset management