Social Editor (Freelancer)

About the Role

At WITHIN, we push the boundaries of digital creativity. We're looking for a Social Editor to join our creative team, focusing on producing engaging short form content across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and emerging platforms. This role is perfect for a hands on editor with a passion for storytelling in fast moving social environments. You'll collaborate with designers, strategists, and producers to craft culturally relevant, scroll stopping content that drives results for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Edit and deliver engaging short form videos optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other social platforms.
• Create dynamic motion graphics, typography animations, and visual effects to enhance social content and drive engagement.
• Repurpose existing footage into platform specific edits that reflect trends, client voice, and campaign goals.
• Stay on top of cultural and platform trends, integrating music, memes, and editing techniques that resonate with audiences.
• Create multiple versions and aspect ratios (9:16, 1:1, 16:9) to fit platform requirements and campaign specs.
• Collaborate with Creative Leads and Account Managers to ensure all deliverables meet creative and client standards.
• Ensure accuracy in timing, captions, graphics, and sound across all final assets.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of professional editing experience, ideally in a digital marketing, social media, or agency environment (internship experience considered).
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects for motion graphics, typography animation, and visual effects.
• Familiarity with social platforms and their native editing features (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, Capcut).
• Strong understanding of short form content trends, pacing, and storytelling.
• Ability to manage multiple edits at once, balancing speed with quality.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• A collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn from senior team members.

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with generative AI tools for editing, captioning, or effects.
• Hands on experience shooting social first content (phone or DSLR).
• Passion for pop culture, internet trends, and social storytelling.

Salary

• Hourly Rate DOE (based on education, experience, and skill level).
• Level1: $23-$29
• Level2: $29-$35
• Level3: $35-$41
• Level4: $41-$47
• Level5: $47-$53