Video Editor and Social Media Manager

Video Editor & Social Media Manager We are looking for a skilled and versatile Video Editor who can take raw footage and deliver polished, publish-ready content for social media, YouTube, and podcast productions. This is not a role for someone who just cuts clips — we need someone who understands storytelling, pacing, and what it takes to produce a final product that looks and sounds professional across every platform. Writing captions and scheduling social media posts is a secondary but important part of this role. You understand that a great caption is not an afterthought — it is part of the content. Getting the right content out at the right time on the right platform is a skill in itself, and we need someone who can own that too. Key Responsibilities Video Editing Edit short-form and long-form video content to a high standard — clean cuts, strong pacing, and polished delivery every time Work primarily in Adobe Premiere Pro and/or Final Cut Pro — proficiency in at least one is required, both is a strong plus Apply color grading, audio balancing, transitions, motion graphics, and visual effects as needed Edit content optimized for multiple platforms including Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn Maintain consistent brand look and feel across all video outputs Incorporate feedback efficiently and turn around revisions quickly without sacrificing quality Organize and manage raw footage, project files, and assets in a clean, retrievable file structure Captions & Subtitles Create accurate, well-timed, and visually appealing captions and subtitles for all video content Style captions to match brand aesthetics — font, size, placement, color, and animation all matter Understand the difference between captions that serve accessibility and captions that drive engagement — and deliver both Edit and clean up auto-generated captions to ensure accuracy and readability Write and format social media post captions that complement the video and drive action Social Media Management & Scheduling Manage content scheduling across social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn Use scheduling tools such as Later, Buffer, Hootsuite, or Meta Business Suite to plan and publish content on time Maintain a content calendar and coordinate with the team to ensure consistent, on-brand posting Format and adapt video content for platform-specific dimensions, aspect ratios, and length requirements Monitor post performance and provide basic analytics reports on reach, engagement, and views Stay current on platform algorithm changes, trending formats, and best practices for each channel Content Collaboration Work closely with the creative team to understand content goals and deliver on the vision Provide input on content formats, trends, and ideas that could perform well on social Flag when raw footage needs reshoots or additional assets to meet quality standards Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines consistently Required Qualifications Strong, demonstrable video editing skills — a portfolio or reel is required for consideration Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and/or Final Cut Pro Excellent captioning skills — both technical (timing, accuracy) and creative (style, engagement) Experience managing social media scheduling for a brand, creator, or business Understanding of content formats and best practices across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn Strong eye for detail — you notice when a cut is off by half a second or a caption is misaligned Reliable high-speed internet and a capable editing setup to handle video files remotely Excellent time management and the ability to deliver quality work on deadline Preferred Qualifications Proficiency in both Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro Experience with Adobe After Effects or motion graphics for title cards, transitions, and animations Familiarity with DaVinci Resolve or other professional editing tools Experience with scheduling platforms such as Later, Buffer, Hootsuite, or Sprout Social Background in content creation, influencer marketing, or brand social media management Ability to write compelling social media captions in English with strong tone and voice Tools & Platforms Editing Adobe Premiere Pro — required Final Cut Pro — required or strongly preferred Adobe After Effects — a plus DaVinci Resolve — a plus Social Media & Scheduling Later, Buffer, Hootsuite, or Meta Business Suite Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn General Google Drive or Dropbox — file management and asset sharing Frame.io, Vimeo Review, or similar — video review and feedback tools This is a full time role Up to $7/hr 100% Remote