Social Content Editor

Job Title
Social Content Editor

Job Type
Full-time / Remote

Work Hours
PST

Job Overview
We’re helping our client find a Social Content Editor to own the editing and optimization of social-first content across platforms. In this role, you’ll be responsible for turning raw footage into high-performing, engaging content tailored for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

You’ll play a key role in the content flywheel—editing, optimizing, and refining content that resonates with the target audience while aligning with brand voice, platform best practices, and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

Edit social-first content with a 24–48 hour turnaround time

Optimize edits for platform-specific algorithms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, YouTube Shorts)

Transform long‑form content into multiple short, engaging clips

Apply social-first editing techniques including trending audio, hooks, pacing, and visual storytelling

Add captions, motion graphics, and animation layers to enhance engagement

Understand and implement strong opening hooks tailored to each platform

Review and refine UGC scripts and creator briefs before production

Ensure all content aligns with brand voice and guidelines

Collaborate asynchronously with social and brand teams to iterate quickly based on feedback

Maintain consistency with content calendars and agreed SLAs

Ensure all content is compliant with internal standards and applicable marketing or regulatory guidelines

Proofread and polish all social-facing copy (CTAs, captions, hashtags, alt text, etc.)

Identify and suggest trending formats, sounds, and content ideas relevant to the target audience

Apply brand style guidelines consistently across all content

Provide light strategic input on content performance and suggest optimizations

Qualifications

Proven experience editing social-first content for platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube

Strong understanding of platform algorithms, trends, and performance drivers

Proficiency in video editing tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, Final Cut, etc.)

Experience working with UGC content and creator-led campaigns

Strong sense of storytelling, pacing, and hook creation

Ability to work quickly and meet tight turnaround times (24–48 hours)

Strong attention to detail, including grammar, tone, and brand consistency

Experience working with brand guidelines and maintaining consistent voice

Comfortable working asynchronously with remote teams

Bonus: Experience in parenting, wellness, or other regulated industries

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