Remote Short-Form Social Content Executive

Midnite; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Midnite is seeking a freelance Short Form Social Media Executive (UK remote) for a 6-month contract. You will find strong short-form moments in existing and new content, write hooks and captions, and edit for CapCut/Premiere.

You will tailor content for TikTok, Reels, Shorts and X and manage publishing across platforms around the football calendar. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years creating short-form content, strong editing skills, and deep platform knowledge.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience creating and publishing short-form content across multiple brands; sport, betting or entertainment is a plus.
• Strong understanding of how a hook/first frame can impact performance.
• Hands-on editing in CapCut, Premiere or equivalent.
• Deep knowledge of TikTok, Reels, Shorts and X platform specs and audience behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Find the strongest short-form moments inside Midnite’s content.
• Write and test hooks, first frames and captions that stop the scroll.
• Edit, caption and format content for CapCut, Premiere or equivalent.
• Treat TikTok, Reels, Shorts and X as distinct products and adapt edits accordingly.
• Brief editors on bigger builds using timecodes, hooks, framing and references.
• Own the publishing schedule across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and X around the football calendar.
• Monitor performance, spot emerging formats and iterate quickly.
• Feed high-performing organic work into paid creative pipeline.
• Bring new formats that feel unmistakably Midnite.
• Move fast while adhering to ASA guidelines and responsible messaging.

Skills

Editing videos

Hook writing

Content scheduling

Analytics

Platform knowledge

Tools

CapCut

Premiere Pro

Job description

Midnite is seeking a freelance Short Form Social Media Executive (UK remote) for a 6-month contract. You will find strong short-form moments in existing and new content, write hooks and captions, and edit for CapCut/Premiere.

You will tailor content for TikTok, Reels, Shorts and X and manage publishing across platforms around the football calendar. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years creating short-form content, strong editing skills, and deep platform knowledge.