Video Editor

We Are Social • New York, NY

4h

About The Position

We Are Social is looking for a Video Editor to join their growing team. This role is responsible for connecting the gap between strategy and visual output, delivering high-quality design and motion solutions that meet client objectives and agency standards. The ideal candidate stays on top of trends, loves creating work that people will love, and has a strong sense of social media craft with a desire to get hands-on. The agency is a creative agency powered by social connections, thriving on trends and creating campaigns that generate buzz, with a philosophy of "Ideas Worth Talking About." They have worked with brands like McDonald’s, Adidas, Universal Studios, and YouTube.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience working in an agency, studio, or a comparable environment
• A strong portfolio showcasing an understanding of short-form content (design & motion) and platform best practices
• In-depth understanding of design and editing programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, Lightroom, and InDesign
• Demonstrable understanding of Instagram and TikTok features, best practices, creator tools (such as CapCut), culture, including popular trends, memes, and sports communities
• Strong point of view on what it takes to entertain audiences, drive views and build a dedicated following on social
• Strong sense of color, layout, typography, visual hierarchy, and storytelling
• Stays informed on current design & social trends while keeping an eye out on upcoming trends & technology

Nice To Haves

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and proactively
• Not interested in just following trends – wants to create them
• A self-starter, who’ll take ideas from concept to execution, navigating feedback like a pro
• Deep understanding of what resonates with social audiences
• Energetic, innovative and forward-thinking
• Engages with communities and guides brands by staying ahead of social trends and cultural moments

Responsibilities

• Identify trends and opportunities as they emerge in social that stay true to our brands
• Translate complex, abstract ideas into concrete, visually compelling designs that align with client objectives and resonate with diverse target audiences
• Ideate, build, shoot, and edit effective stories that match the quality of each social platform
• Confidently defend design choices and creative rationale to both internal teams and external stakeholders
• Navigate project challenges by finding adaptable, creative solutions that do not compromise aesthetic quality
• Collaborate across departments to build relationships and navigate team dynamics, ensuring a cohesive and effective final product
• Manage multiple priorities and assignments by executing quick turnaround times for real time moments, capture trending moments, editing quickly and efficiently to deliver high quality work, on-time and with accuracy
• Create a wide range of content, from photography to videography, design, and platform tools that always suits the client, moment and idea
• Ability to switch between styles while still experimenting and looking for unique opportunities to make work ownable and talked about
• Design visually engaging presentations, create mockups & do light retouching as needed that help sell creative ideas to top clients in the industry
• Use AI tools to supercharge the creative process, generating multiple design variations for a single concept to provide a range of strategic options quickly

Benefits

• Passport program allowing exploration and work from one of their 18 other offices worldwide
• Celebration of wins and losses
• Commitment to making a difference through initiatives like carbon offsets and community kitchens
• Snacks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level