Associate Editor, Social-First Video — Growth‑Oriented

Create Music Group; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Flighthouse in the United States is looking for an Associate Editor to join our post-production team, editing social-first video content that feels native to Gen Z platforms.

You will work with Producers, Editors, and Designers to turn raw footage into polished edits that align with creative direction and client goals. This role suits an early-career editor eager to learn and grow quickly in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years 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 Fighthouse.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

1-2+ years editing

Premiere Pro

TikTok short-form storytelling

Pacing & timing

Organized & deadline-driven

Entertainment & internet culture

After Effects / CapCut (plus)

Portfolio or reel

Tools

After Effects

CapCut

Photoshop

Job description

Flighthouse in the United States is looking for an Associate Editor to join our post-production team, editing social-first video content that feels native to Gen Z platforms.

You will work with Producers, Editors, and Designers to turn raw footage into polished edits that align with creative direction and client goals. This role suits an early-career editor eager to learn and grow quickly in a fast-paced, creative environment.