Senior Social Editor - Short-Form Video & AI Clips

Aquent; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a Senior Social Editor on a contract basis to support an in-house social clipping workflow. The role blends short-form video editing, quality review, and rapid content coordination to deliver platform-native clips at scale.

You'll partner with Social Managers to interpret briefs, identify compelling moments, provide editing guidance, and manage a busy daily production queue across multiple titles and brands, using Adobe Premiere Pro and AI-assisted tools.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in social media content creation or video editing.
• Strong editing and storytelling sense for short-form formats.
• Experience reviewing creative work and giving actionable feedback.
• Comfort with high-volume, fast-turnaround production environments.
• Familiarity with AI-powered editing tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review short-form video for platform fit, pacing, hook strength and alignment.
• Provide actionable feedback on timing, framing, moment selection, and text overlays.
• Maintain quality across clips and platforms (TikTok, Reels, Shorts, X).
• Produce/refine clips using Premiere Pro and AI-assisted workflows.
• Coordinate briefs into prioritized clip assignments and track turnaround times.

Skills

Social media content creation

Video editing

Editorial judgment

Project coordination

AI tools familiarity

Understanding of platforms

High-volume workflow

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

Aquent is seeking a Senior Social Editor on a contract basis to support an in-house social clipping workflow. The role blends short-form video editing, quality review, and rapid content coordination to deliver platform-native clips at scale.

You'll partner with Social Managers to interpret briefs, identify compelling moments, provide editing guidance, and manage a busy daily production queue across multiple titles and brands, using Adobe Premiere Pro and AI-assisted tools.