Social-First Videographer & Editor

Flighthouse Media; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Flighthouse is a hybrid Videographer and Editor role focused on creating social-first video content for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. You’ll shoot in studio and on location, then edit for fast-paced, platform-native storytelling.

The ideal candidate balances camera work with strong editing instincts, thrives in a collaborative environment, and stays ahead of current trends to deliver engaging content for premium entertainment and brand partners.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to shoot and edit social-first content across platforms.
• Strong understanding of pacing, hooks, and retention for social video.
• Experience working in fast-paced production environments.

Responsibilities

• Shoot social-first video content in studio and on location (interviews, creator formats, BTS, branded content, events, etc.)
• Capture high-quality visuals using DSLR/mirrorless cameras; iPhone shooting is a strong plus
• Set up and manage basic lighting and audio in controlled and run-and-gun environments
• Edit short- and mid-form content optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube
• Apply platform-native storytelling techniques (hooks, pacing, retention-focused edits)
• Collaborate with producers, creatives, and talent to bring concepts to life on set
• Execute quick-turn edits based on performance feedback and creative direction
• Support formatting, versioning, and delivery across platforms
• Stay current on social trends, creator formats, and evolving platform behaviors
• Troubleshoot production and post challenges in fast-moving environments
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Social-first mindset

Storytelling pacing

On-set independence

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

Flighthouse is a hybrid Videographer and Editor role focused on creating social-first video content for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. You’ll shoot in studio and on location, then edit for fast-paced, platform-native storytelling.

The ideal candidate balances camera work with strong editing instincts, thrives in a collaborative environment, and stays ahead of current trends to deliver engaging content for premium entertainment and brand partners.