Part-Time Social Media Content Creator & Video Editor

HappyGlobal Service; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

HappyGlobal Service is seeking a Part-Time Social Media Content Creator & Video Editor to support our content production and channel operations. You will plan short-form videos, write scripts, film, edit, and publish across platforms such as Xiaohongshu (RED) and TikTok, while staying on trend and maintaining a consistent publishing schedule.

The role requires storytelling, visual sensibility, and the ability to manage the content creation process from idea to delivery, with flexible remote

Qualifications

• Experience in social media operations and short-form video production.
• Portfolio showing content creation and editing work.
• Strong writing for scripts, talking points, captions.
• Familiarity with short-form filming and basic production techniques.
• Proficiency in at least one editing tool (CapCut, Premiere, or Final Cut).
• Strong creative thinking and timing to meet deadlines.
• Good communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop short-form video ideas and content plans.
• Write scripts, talking points, headlines, captions.
• Plan on-camera shoots and basic scene setup.
• Edit videos with subtitles, music, transitions.
• Publish and schedule content across RED and TikTok.
• Monitor trends and adapt content for channels.
• Track basic performance metrics and suggest improvements.
• Collaborate to refine content direction.

Skills

Content planning

Scriptwriting

Video editing

Social media ops

Storytelling

Time management

Communication

Tools

CapCut

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Job description

Work Arrangement: Flexible; remote work and in-person filming arrangements can be discussed

About the Role

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Part-Time Social Media Content Creator & Video Editor to support our social media content production and channel operations.

This role involves short-form video planning, scriptwriting, filming, editing, and content publishing across platforms such as Xiaohongshu (RED) and TikTok.

The ideal candidate has a strong sense of storytelling, visual aesthetics, and social media trends, and can independently manage the content creation process from idea development to final delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Content Planning & Scriptwriting

• Develop short-form video ideas and content plans based on account positioning and target audiences.
• Write video scripts, talking points, headlines, captions, and social media copy.
• Adapt content concepts to different platforms and audience preferences.
• Plan and execute short-form video shoots, including on-camera filming, basic scene setup, and footage collection.
• Apply basic camera techniques, composition, and visual storytelling principles to produce engaging content.
• Coordinate filming schedules and prepare necessary materials in advance.
• Independently edit short-form videos, including subtitles, music, transitions, pacing, and cover design.
• Deliver polished, engaging videos that align with the content strategy and platform requirements.
• Organize footage and maintain an efficient content production workflow.

4. Social Media Content Operations

• Support content publishing and scheduling across platforms such as Xiaohongshu (RED) and TikTok.
• Monitor platform trends, popular topics, and emerging content formats.
• Help maintain a consistent publishing schedule and adapt content for different channels.

5. Content Optimization & Performance Review

• Track basic content performance metrics, including views, engagement, and audience interactions.
• Review content performance and suggest improvements to future topics, scripts, and video formats.
• Collaborate with the team to refine content direction and improve overall content quality.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in social media operations, short-form video production, content planning, or video editing.
• A portfolio or examples of previous work demonstrating content creation and editing skills.
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to independently develop video scripts, talking points, and social media captions.
• Familiarity with short-form video filming, camera composition, and basic production techniques.
• Proficiency in at least one video editing tool, such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, or Final Cut Pro.
• Strong creative thinking, visual awareness, and familiarity with social media content trends.
• Reliable execution and time management skills, with the ability to meet agreed-upon deadlines.
• Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to understand feedback and refine content accordingly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing or creating content for Xiaohongshu (RED), TikTok, or other social media platforms.
• Experience developing content for personal brands, lifestyle accounts, or business-related social media accounts.
• Ability to write and adapt content in both English and Chinese.
• Experience reviewing social media analytics and using performance insights to improve content.