Short-form Video & Social, Community Comms

Stripe; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Company bonus

401(k)

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Wellness stipends

Job summary

Stripe is seeking a video editor to lead our short-form strategy across YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels. You will distill long-form content into concise, insightful clips for founders, developers, and economists, while owning our video presence and channel strategy.

You'll produce, edit, and optimize content, manage publishing workflows, and run experiments to improve engagement. Strong collaboration with cross‑functional teams is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in video editing with a portfolio of short-form content.
• Strong editorial judgment for selecting moments and quotes that resonate with founders and developers.
• Experience managing creative projects, including external animators and agencies.
• Hands-on experience growing a brand’s YouTube and Instagram presence.

Responsibilities

• Own the Stripe YouTube channel and Instagram Reels with added insight for founders and developers.
• Edit clips from long-form content with focus on salient moments and nuanced arguments.
• Manage end-to-end publishing: SEO-friendly titles and descriptions.
• Run experiments with formats and editing styles to find resonance.
• Advise teams on optimizing recordings and edits for the internet.
• Commission and manage creation of short-form assets for launches and announcements.
• Analyze performance data and feedback to refine the video strategy.
• Own reporting across LinkedIn, X, and Substack.

Skills

Video editing

Editorial judgment

Project management

YouTube/Instagram channel management

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Job description

About Stripe

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies — from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups — use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.

Who we are

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies — from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups — use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.

About The Team

The Communications team builds and protects the Stripe brand and influence across the world. Video and audio are increasingly important tools in shaping the world's understanding of Stripe and the fantastic companies using our infrastructure to grow—accelerating economies, creating industries, and reinventing business models in the process.

What you'll do

You’ll be the engine of the Stripe short‑form video strategy, making our content essential viewing for the world's most ambitious founders, operators, developers, and economists. Your mission is to take our rich library of content—from fireside chats with industry leaders to deep dives on the global economy—and distill it into intelligent, substantial clips (on YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and more). This isn't about chasing empty clicks. It's about earning the attention and trust of a highly discerning audience. You’ll also own our YouTube and Instagram video presence, transforming them into platforms renowned for their insight and quality. You’ll wear a lot of hats—producer, video editor, content commissioner, social media channel strategist, measurement aficionado, and more.

Responsibilities

• Own the Stripe YouTube channel and Instagram Reels, focused on providing additive insight to our core community of founders, developers, and thinkers


• Edit clips from Stripe long‑form content (e.g., Cheeky Pint, firesides from Stripe Sessions and Tours), with a strong eye for the most salient moments and nuanced arguments


• Manage the end‑to‑end publishing process, including writing sharp, SEO‑optimized titles and descriptions that speak to an intelligent audience


• Continuously run experiments with formats, narrative structures, and editing styles (e.g., archival b‑roll and graphic overlays) to discover what resonates most strongly


• Advise partner teams developing video content (e.g., teams running webinars or events featuring Stripe customers) on how to optimize recordings and edits for the internet


• Commission and manage the creation of other short‑form assets, including high‑quality animations and motion graphics, to support product launches and partnership announcements


• Analyze performance data and qualitative feedback to refine our video strategy, ensuring every piece of content adds value and strengthens our brand


• Own metrics and reporting across all our social platforms, including LinkedIn, X, and Substack

Who you are

We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum Requirements

• 3+ years experience in video editing with a portfolio of short‑form content that showcases an ability to distill complex ideas into concise, compelling narratives


• Proficiency with tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar


• Excellent editorial judgment and a \"good nose\" for the moments, quotes, and ideas that will resonate specifically with founders, developers, and economic thinkers


• Experience managing creative projects, including commissioning work from external animators, motion designers, and agencies who meet a high bar for quality


• Deep, hands‑on experience managing and growing a YouTube channel and Instagram account for a brand that serves a sophisticated, smart audience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI video workflows (e.g., Descript, OpusClip, CapCut, Runway)


• The ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams, translating complex internal discussions into clear, engaging public‑facing content


• A strong understanding of YouTube SEO and platform algorithms, and how to leverage them to connect substantive content with the right people

In‑office expectations

Office‑assigned Stripes in most of our locations are currently expected to spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This expectation may vary depending on role, team and location. For example, Stripes in Stripe Delivery Center roles in Mexico City, Mexico, Bengaluru, India, and Dublin, Ireland work 100% from the office. Also, some teams have greater in‑office attendance requirements, to appropriately support our users and workflows, which the hiring manager will discuss. This approach helps strike a balance between bringing people together for in‑person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility when possible.

Pay and benefits

The annual US base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $180,000. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings (\"OTE\") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.

Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends.

We look forward to hearing from you.

At Stripe, we’re looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You’re encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn\’t precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. At Stripe, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren\’t afraid to challenge assumptions. Join us.