Associate Editor: Social-First Video & Growth

Flighthouse Media; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Flighthouse Media seeks an Associate Editor to support the post-production team by editing social-first video content that feels native to Gen Z platforms. You’ll work with Producers, Editors, and Designers to turn raw footage into polished edits that align with creative direction and client goals.

This role is ideal for an early-career editor who’s hungry to learn, highly detail-oriented, and excited to grow quickly in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of editing experience (professional, freelance, or academic).
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Familiarity with TikTok and short-form storytelling conventions.
• Strong sense of pacing, rhythm, and comedic timing.
• Organized, communicative, and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Interest in entertainment, film, television, and internet culture.
• After Effects, Photoshop, or CapCut experience is a plus.
• Portfolio or reel required (social-first work preferred).

Responsibilities

• Edit social-first video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
• Execute creative direction and notes from Producers, Editors, and Creative Leads.
• Apply basic color correction, audio balancing, captions, and finishing touches.
• Turn notes quickly and accurately while maintaining version control.
• Maintain organized project files, exports, and delivery structures.
• Collaborate with producers and account teams to ensure smooth handoffs.
• Stay up to date on social trends, editing styles, and Gen Z content formats.
• Assist with post-production troubleshooting and workflow improvements.
• Participate in monthly trainings with the Production Manager to go over Adobe Suite organization best practices.
• Create a monthly audit presentation on key editing trend findings, and recommend ways to incorporate into future creative assets.
• Continue to grow in capabilities by enrolling in internet-based creative classes, identified by your manager, paid for by Flighthouse.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Editing

Premiere Pro

TikTok storytelling

Pacing and timing

Organization

Communication

CapCut experience

Portfolio or reel

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

CapCut

Job description

Flighthouse Media seeks an Associate Editor to support the post-production team by editing social-first video content that feels native to Gen Z platforms. You’ll work with Producers, Editors, and Designers to turn raw footage into polished edits that align with creative direction and client goals.

This role is ideal for an early-career editor who’s hungry to learn, highly detail-oriented, and excited to grow quickly in a fast-paced, creative environment.