Contract Social Video Editor - Rapid Short-Form Stories

The San Francisco Standard

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 51,000 - 73,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The San Francisco Standard is seeking a creative, deeply online social video editor who can turn journalism into scroll-stopping videos for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. You’ll primarily edit footage from reporters and contributors, shaping moments into compelling, platform-native stories.

You’ll also shoot original footage in the field, or alongside reporters, to cover breaking news, culture, and local moments.

Qualifications

Portfolio demonstrating original footage and polished, platform-native videos.
Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; knowledge of After Effects or CapCut is a plus.
Strong visual storytelling and ability to craft compelling narratives from imperfect material.

Responsibilities

Shoot and edit short-form videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, etc.
Edit footage from reporters and contributors into cohesive stories.
Shoot original video in the field with smartphones, with or without reporters.
Cover breaking news and cultural moments around San Francisco, on short notice.
Create fast-turnaround videos with strong hooks, pacing, and shareability.
Collaborate with reporters to identify strong moments and story structures.
Guide contributors on framing, audio, and visual storytelling for social.
Pitch original video concepts and recurring formats for coverage.
Incorporate graphics, captions, music, and sound for accessibility.
Stay current on platform trends and emerging production tools.