Social Media Editor

Position Overview: SMOSH is hiring a Social Media Editor to edit short-form video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook. This role includes cutting both original and long-form footage into engaging, platform-appropriate edits. The editor will partner closely with Social Media, Production, and Marketing to create engaging short-form content that aligns with Smosh's brand voice, platform best practices, and audience engagement goals. Core Competencies: - Platform adaptation: Reformats content to meet the visual, structural, and technical standards of TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other platforms. - Collaboration: Communicates clearly and works well across departments, especially with producers and the social team to create content that aligns with the Smosh brand. - Technical proficiency: Skilled in Adobe Premiere, with working knowledge and Photoshop. - Project management: Able to manage multiple projects at once, meet deadlines, and incorporate feedback quickly. - Social First Storytelling: Understands how to hook viewers quickly, optimize retention, and tailor edits to the unique behavior of each platform. Responsibilities: - Short-form editing: - Edit original content specifically designed for social-first distribution. - Optimize edits for platform-specific performance, including pacing, captions, framing, and hook development. - Clip-downs from long-form: Collaborate with Social Media Managers and Producers to identify high-impact moments and new clip opportunities from long-form content. - Brand alignment: Ensure all edits reflect the company’s tone, pacing, and style guidelines. - Trend awareness: Stay up to date on platform-specific trends and incorporate them where relevant. - Feedback implementation: - Manage multiple editing priorities while meeting fast-paced publishing deadlines. - Organize project files and maintain version control across active campaigns. Preferred Qualities: - 2+ years editing short-form content for social platforms in a professional or fast-paced setting - Working knowledge of monday.com, After Effects, Google Drive and Frame.io. - Strong understanding of audience retention metrics and short-form content performance. - Reliable problem-solving and execution under pressure. - Passion for comedy, internet culture, and digital entertainment.