Social Short-form Video Creator

ScreenRant

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About The Position

ScreenRant is the #1 entertainment website and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV shows, video games, comic books, music and other forms of entertainment. As a worldwide leader, ScreenRant operates at a rapid pace and is always looking for experienced and passionate contributors who can create original high-quality content in a timely manner. We’re seeking a part-time Social Short-form Video Content Creator to turn Screen Rant news, features, and franchise coverage into engaging vertical TikToks and Reels while jumping on trends and viral moments beyond our editorial bubble. You’ll ideate, appear on camera (as needed), script, edit, and publish native short-form videos directly on Screen Rant’s accounts.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro (or equivalent video software).
• Comfortable appearing on camera and recording VO with clean audio.
• Fluency in platform trends, meme culture, and trend discovery.
• Pop-culture literacy across films/TV/comics/anime/gaming.
• Clear, concise copy skills and attention to brand voice (captions, readability).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with native TikTok scheduling and/or social scheduling tools (TrueAnthem, Sprout Social).
• Basic Photoshop/Illustrator graphic design skills.
• Motion graphics experience.

Responsibilities

• Create & publish short-form videos weekly across TikTok and Instagram Reels; cross-post to YouTube Shorts, Facebook, and Twitter when relevant.
• Track sounds, templates, editing styles, and challenges; create timely, on-brand clips that fit platform culture but also match with ScreenRant’s brand.
• Repurpose Screen Rant articles, exclusives, junket moments, and lists into social videos with clear hooks, on-screen text, and captions.
• On-camera presence: Host quick explainers, breakdowns, and reaction clips.
• Post from Screen Rant accounts, writing platform-optimized captions, selecting thumbnails/cover frames, and tagging/collabing for maximum reach.
• Turn around fast clips during awards shows, trailer drops, and entertainment tentpoles (Oscars, Emmys, SDCC, etc.).
• Keep social video projects organized in shared drives; respect music usage, crediting, rights, and fair-use boundaries.
• Work with Social Media Manager on tracking performance and retention; discuss weekly insights and format tests that improve reach, engagement, and follower growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees