Preditor (Social Media) [AQ-19838]

Aquent; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent Studios is seeking a dynamic Preditor to own the social content lifecycle for our client’s channels, combining producer, videographer, and editor roles. You will shoot, edit, and craft native content designed for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts, translating complex tech stories into engaging visuals.

You will collaborate with strategy and marketing, deliver fast turnarounds to align with product launches and trends, and monitor performance to optimize impact while maintaining an authentic brand

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience shooting, producing, and editing short-form social video.
• Comfort operating camera and audio gear for fast-turnaround shoots.
• Ability to translate technical topics for a general audience; semiconductor/hardware preferred.
• Fluency with Premiere, CapCut, Adobe Express or similar editing tools.
• Strong hooks, pacing, and trend integration for social performance.
• Self-directed, can manage projects from shooting to shipping with minimal oversight.
• Portfolio or reel showing native social content you shot and produced from start to finish, preferably tech/B2B.

Responsibilities

• Shoot original short-form video content with hands-on camera operation.
• Pitch and develop innovative social content explaining complex tech to broad audiences.
• Edit native social content with pacing, captions, sound design, and hooks.
• Produce content quickly to align with product news and trends.
• Monitor platform data and iterate on formats based on audience response.
• Stay informed about platform best practices and emerging formats.
• Collaborate with strategy, marketing, and product to ensure accuracy and native feel.
• Manage production workflow from concept to delivery.

Job description

Are you a creative powerhouse who lives and breathes social media, with a knack for transforming intricate technical concepts into viral-worthy content? Aquent Studios is seeking a dynamic Preditor - part producer, part videographer, part editor - to own the entire content creation lifecycle for our client’s social channels. This isn’t just about editing; it’s about conceiving, shooting, and crafting compelling narratives that resonate natively on platforms like TikTok, Reels, and Shorts. You’ll be the singular force behind content that stops thumbs, sparks conversations, and showcases groundbreaking technology without ever “dumbing it down.” Your work will directly influence how a broad audience understands and connects with the innovations that power the digital world.

What You’ll Do

• Shoot original short-form video content, including product features, talking heads, event/keynote coverage, and b-roll, taking a hands-on approach with camera operation.
• Develop and pitch innovative social content ideas that effectively communicate complex technical and product stories, such as chip architecture, performance benchmarks, product launches, and developer/enterprise use cases, to a wide social audience.
• Edit content specifically for social platforms, focusing on native pacing, engaging captions, impactful sound design, trending audio, and strong hooks, moving beyond repurposed long-form or corporate cuts.
• Produce content rapidly, often with same-day or next-day turnaround, to align with product news cycles, launches, and trending topics.
• Monitor platform performance data and iterate on content format and style based on what resonates most with the audience.
• Stay continuously informed about platform-specific best practices, including aspect ratios, caption styles, algorithm shifts, and emerging formats/sounds.
• Collaborate closely with social strategy, marketing, and technical/product stakeholders to ensure content accuracy while maintaining a native social feel.
• Manage your entire production workflow from concept to delivery, encompassing shooting, editing, and shipping assets with minimal oversight.

What You’ll Need

• Proven, hands-on experience shooting, producing, and editing short-form social video, demonstrating proficiency across all three disciplines.
• Comfort and capability in operating camera and audio gear optimized for fast-turnaround social shoots.
• A strong ability to work with or translate technical and tech-industry subject matter for a general audience; experience in semiconductor, hardware, or broader consumer tech is highly preferred.
• Fluency in leading editing tools such as Premiere, CapCut, Adobe Express, or similar, coupled with the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
• A keen eye for what drives performance on social media, including effective hooks, pacing, and trend integration, beyond just technical polish.
• The ability to self-direct and manage projects independently, from shooting to editing and shipping, without requiring a large crew or extensive approval chains.
• A compelling portfolio or reel showcasing native social content you have personally shot and produced from start to finish, ideally featuring tech, product, or B2B subject matter.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience working with a chip, hardware, or enterprise tech brand.
• Experience covering product launches, keynotes, or developer events.
• Basic motion graphics or animation skills.
• Experience navigating brand voice and guidelines while still creating content that feels authentic and “unpolished-on-purpose” for social platforms.

Client Description

Aquent Studios is the creative agency that provides scalability with world-class services to Qualcomm’s in-house studio. This collaboration will help shape how one of the world’s most innovative technology brands shows up in culture and in the market. You’ll help build breakthrough campaigns and bring cutting-edge technology stories to life for audiences around the world.

Other Requirements

Compensation Range: $110 - $115K (DOE)