Social Video Editor

Raindrop • San Diego, CA

5h • $65,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re Raindrop, a creative agency built for brands that want to stand out and create marketing that people love. We’re scrappy, sharp, and slightly obsessive (peep our prop closet). From breakout DTC legends like Dr. Squatch to household names like Native, we help brands grow, scale, and create IMPACT (boom pow).
Our team punches above its weight because we hire people who care. About the craft, about our clients, about each other, and about making things we’re proud of.
We live by our three values of PARTNER GENEROUSLY, OWN YOUR IMPACT, and MAKE IT BETTER, and they influence everything we do.
As a Social Video Editor, you will be responsible for supporting different phases of our video production in addition to ideating alongside our Social Team to produce eye-catching content. We are looking for someone who loves to flex their creative muscles to make videos that bring a brand to life. We make people laugh, we make them cry. We entertain them to their core… And then do it all over again.
If you are a motivated self-starter eager to hit the ground running, solve problems, and execute project deliverables flawlessly, all while keeping our clients ecstatic at the work we deliver, then this is the role for you.

Requirements

• 4-5 years of professional video editing experience.
• High proficiency in DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong ability to sync audio and video accurately.
• Sharp eye for pacing, flow, and visual aesthetics.
• Ability to interpret and apply creative direction and feedback.
• Comfortable managing a high volume of assets.
• Able to work independently
• Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects, specifically for title animation and motion-based text treatments
• Strong understanding of short-form, vertical social editing conventions and trends
• Experience editing content optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts

Responsibilities

• Lead editing across multiple short-form vertical video projects with strong creative and technical skills.
• Translate scripts and AVTs into polished edits that clearly capture brand tone and intent.
• Support and guide junior editors on project setup, organization, and creative decisions.
• Maintain consistency in pacing, tone, and branded storytelling across all deliverables.
• Manage DaVinci Resolve workflows, including color, audio, and cloud-based collaboration.
• Establish and uphold best practices for asset organization, timelines, and delivery.
• Stay current on platform trends, technical updates, and editing innovations.
• Offer creative solutions that improve storytelling, engagement, and final quality.
• Communicate clearly with producers and project leads to meet timelines and expectations.
• Oversee the workload of junior team members, assigning and reviewing tasks
• Design and execute dynamic title treatments and text-based animations for short-form social content using After Effects and Resolve-based workflows
• Apply trend-aware editing techniques informed by current social platform behaviors, formats, and audience expectations
• Stay actively up to date on short-form social trends (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts) and translate those trends into effective editorial decisions
• Optimize pacing, structure, captions, and visual rhythm specifically for vertical, sound-off viewing

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, no waiting period
• Generous employer contribution towards Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) plan
• New Hire stipend to support flexible working arrangements
• Professional development and learning stipends
• Access to Production Studio in San Diego, CA
• 15 vacation days that will accrue in your first year; Vacation days will increase with tenure
• 10 paid holidays + 2 paid flexible holidays
• Parental Leave Benefits

What This Job Offers

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