Rapid-Output Social Video Editor for Short-Form

Medium; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Daily Wire is seeking a Social Media Video Editor in Nashville to identify compelling moments from long-form content and craft engaging short-form clips for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook, and X. You will publish quickly to capitalize on live news cycles and trends, while maintaining brand voice.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of experience, strong Premiere Pro skills (After Effects a plus), and a portfolio highlighting hooks, pacing, and audience retention across major social

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional video editing experience.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; After Effects is a plus.
• Strong portfolio showcasing short-form video editing with hooks, pacing, storytelling and retention.
• Deep understanding of platform best practices across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook and X.
• Ability to work quickly under tight deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Experience collaborating within a fast-paced team and incorporating feedback.

Responsibilities

• Edit engaging short-form video clips from long-form podcasts, shows, and live programming for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook and X.
• Optimize edits for audience retention with hooks, pacing, and storytelling.
• Format content for each platform with correct aspect ratios and specs.
• Create polished social-first videos with captions, subtitles, on-screen text, and lightweight motion graphics.
• Deliver high-quality edits on tight deadlines, often same-day for breaking news and trends.
• Collaborate on clip selection, titles, thumbnails, and content packaging.
• Maintain The Daily Wire's brand standards while preserving each show's voice.

Skills

Video editing

Short-form content

Hooks & pacing

Brand voice adaptation

Analytics understanding

Education

Portfolio showcasing short-form video editing

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Motion graphics basics

Thumbnails design

Job description

The Daily Wire is seeking a Social Media Video Editor in Nashville to identify compelling moments from long-form content and craft engaging short-form clips for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook, and X. You will publish quickly to capitalize on live news cycles and trends, while maintaining brand voice.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of experience, strong Premiere Pro skills (After Effects a plus), and a portfolio highlighting hooks, pacing, and audience retention across major social