Social Media Video Editor (Contract)

The San Francisco Standard • San Francisco, CA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The San Francisco Standard is seeking a creative, fast-moving, and deeply online social media video editor to help shape how their journalism shows up across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, and emerging platforms. This role is for someone who genuinely loves social video and understands internet culture, platform behavior, pacing, hooks, trends, and what makes people stop scrolling. The editor will work closely with the Social Video Director and newsroom teams to transform reporting into compelling, platform-native videos. While the primary focus is editing social video, there will be opportunities to pitch concepts, shape storytelling approaches, attend and capture events, and collaborate creatively with reporters and producers. The ideal candidate is energized by the pace of social media and excited by covering San Francisco in real time.

Requirements

• Experienced in non-linear video editing and social media content creation, with a portfolio demonstrating platform-specific work
• Proficient with editing in Adobe Premiere Pro
• Skilled in shooting video with professional cameras, smartphones, and other devices
• Knowledgeable about motion graphics, color correction, audio mixing, and other post-production techniques
• Well-versed in social media platforms, their native features, and what performs well on each
• A quick and efficient editor who can turn around timely content while maintaining high standards
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
• A creative problem-solver with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Brings a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset and a positive, professional approach to fast-paced creative work.
• Comfortable experimenting, iterating, and having fun

Nice To Haves

• Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects, CapCut, or similar tools is a plus.
• Experience with motion graphics and animation is a significant plus.
• Facility with AI tools for video production is a major positive.

Responsibilities

• Edit short-form video content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and other social platforms
• Create fast-turnaround edits that are optimized for retention, pacing, and shareability
• Shoot smartphone and camera video in the field, independently or alongside reporters
• Attend events and community happenings to capture social-first footage
• Pitch video ideas, recurring formats, and coverage opportunities during editorial and social meetings
• Collaborate with reporters and editors to identify stories with strong visual and social potential
• Stay current on platform trends, creator formats, audience behaviors, and emerging social tools
• Work quickly while maintaining editorial standards, accuracy, and attention to detail

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed