Platform-Native Social Video Editor: Fast, Tested Edits

Linktree; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Linktree is seeking a Social Video Editor in the United States to craft platform-native videos at social speed. This high-output role demands sharp storytelling, strong editing instincts, and the ability to ship frequent, high-quality cuts across multiple channels.

You’ll own the edit end-to-end—from rough concept through final delivery, adapt content for Reels, Shorts, YouTube, and more, and transform raw footage into compelling, native content that tests well and scales efficiently.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years editing social or digital video for brands or publishers.
• Portfolio across Reels, TikTok, Shorts, YouTube demonstrating pacing and storytelling.
• Expert-level Premiere Pro; fluency in CapCut; working knowledge of After Effects.
• Strong hooks, pacing, retention, and timing with music and sound design.
• Ability to transform imperfect footage into compelling stories with minimal production support.
• Ability to manage high-volume edit queue and hit tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own the editing and post-production process end-to-end.
• Create platform-native cuts for Reels, Shorts, YouTube, and other surfaces.
• Develop hooks and retention strategies to earn attention.
• Shape social-first narratives with clear storytelling.
• Produce multiple versions, aspect ratios, durations for testing.
• Create lightweight motion treatments, titles, subtitles, and graphics.
• Ensure exports meet brand, platform, accessibility standards.
• Manage feedback, assets, version control, and file organization.

Skills

Video editing

Storytelling

Editing at scale

Pacing and rhythm

Project management

Tools

Premiere Pro

CapCut

After Effects

Job description

Linktree is seeking a Social Video Editor in the United States to craft platform-native videos at social speed. This high-output role demands sharp storytelling, strong editing instincts, and the ability to ship frequent, high-quality cuts across multiple channels.

You’ll own the edit end-to-end—from rough concept through final delivery, adapt content for Reels, Shorts, YouTube, and more, and transform raw footage into compelling, native content that tests well and scales efficiently.