Social Video Editor (Freelancer)

WITHIN; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 31,684 - 39,950; Part time

Job summary

A digital creative agency is seeking a Social Editor with a passion for storytelling and editing to produce engaging short-form content across platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience, strong skills in Adobe Premiere Pro, and familiarity with social media trends. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and is fully remote, with an emphasis on collaboration and creativity within a vibrant team.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of professional editing experience, preferably in digital marketing or social media.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Familiarity with TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts.

Responsibilities

• Edit and deliver engaging short-form videos for multiple social platforms.
• Create dynamic motion graphics and visual effects.
• Stay updated on cultural and platform trends for engaging content.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Social media proficiency

Motion graphics

Editing trends knowledge

Tools

Capcut

DSLR

Job description

About the Role

At WITHIN, we push the boundaries of digital creativity. We’re looking for a Social Editor to join our creative team, focusing on producing engaging short‑form content across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and emerging platforms. This role is perfect for a hands‑on editor with a passion for storytelling in fast‑moving social environments. You’ll collaborate with designers, strategists, and producers to craft culturally relevant, scroll‑stopping content that drives results for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Edit and deliver engaging short‑form videos optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other social platforms.
• Create dynamic motion graphics, typography animations, and visual effects to enhance social content and drive engagement.
• Repurpose existing footage into platform‑specific edits that reflect trends, client voice, and campaign goals.
• Stay on top of cultural and platform trends, integrating music, memes, and editing techniques that resonate with audiences.
• Create multiple versions and aspect ratios (9:16, 1:1, 16:9) to fit platform requirements and campaign specs.
• Collaborate with Creative Leads and Account Managers to ensure all deliverables meet creative and client standards.
• Ensure accuracy in timing, captions, graphics, and sound across all final assets.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of professional editing experience, ideally in a digital marketing, social media, or agency environment (internship experience considered).
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects for motion graphics, typography animation, and visual effects.
• Familiarity with social platforms and their native editing features (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, Capcut).
  
• Strong understanding of short‑form content trends, pacing, and storytelling.
• Ability to manage multiple edits at once, balancing speed with quality.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
• A collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn from senior team members.

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Familiarity with generative AI tools for editing, captioning, or effects.
• Hands‑on experience shooting social‑first content (phone or DSLR).
• Passion for pop culture, internet trends, and social storytelling.

Compensation & Remote

We offer a competitive hourly wage based on ability level: Hourly Rate DOE. This is a remote role.

Hourly rate ranges based on education, experience, and skill level:

• Level 1 - $23–$29
• Level 2 - $29–$35
• Level 3 - $35–$41
• Level 4 - $41–$47
• Level 5 - $47–$53

About WITHIN & Brkfst.io

WITHIN is the world’s first Performance Branding company, partnering with some of the biggest brands to drive business growth through innovative marketing strategies. Our integrated operating model collapses the traditional marketing silos between creative and media, performance and brand, and across media channels. Brkfst.io is an incubated venture within WITHIN, focused on connecting creators with major brands to produce impactful ads at scale.

We weave AI into everything we do, using the latest tech across all teams to innovate, work smarter, and make better decisions. Whether it’s in creative, operations, or anything else, AI helps us level up and do things at a whole new scale.