Social Media Content Creator and Video Editor (6-month Contract)

Situation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative digital-first agency is seeking a talented Social Media Content Creator & Video Editor to transform thought leadership content into compelling social media moments. In this dynamic role, you will repurpose existing content, capture organic discussions, and create engaging visuals that resonate with audiences. With a focus on creativity and strategy, you'll play a key role in showcasing the brand's personality and expertise. The position offers a competitive salary and a vibrant work environment in midtown Manhattan, where you can thrive in a collaborative and creative atmosphere.

Benefits

Cold brew coffee

Snacks and fresh fruit

Wellness resources

Access to NYC's arts and entertainment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in content creation and video editing.
• Proficiency in video editing software and social media best practices.

Responsibilities

• Create and post engaging visual content for social media platforms.
• Capture and produce insightful conversations and video content.

Skills

Social Media Content Creation

Video Editing

Storytelling

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Social Media Trends

Motion Graphics

Photography

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

CapCut

Job description

Situation Group, a global collective of digital-first advertising agencies and an award-winning nonprofit, seeks a talented and creative Social Media Content Creator & Video Editor to transform our thought leadership content into compelling, snackable social media moments.

This role will also involve capturing and producing insightful conversations with our team in our in-house studio—ranging from short-form videos to podcasts—to showcase how we think and innovate. This role will report to the Managing Partner responsible for business development. Please submit your resume and a portfolio showcasing your work inclusive of video editing and videography skills.

What You'll Do

This role is ideal for a content storyteller who thrives at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and execution. You will repurpose existing thought leadership content into digestible formats for social media while also proactively capturing organic team discussions to bring our brand's personality and expertise to life.

Our office is located in midtown Manhattan and we are currently working in-office three days per week.

Sample Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Create, and post engaging visual content (photos, graphics, and videos) tailored to each social media platform.
• Shoot, edit, and produce short-form and long-form video content optimized for social media
• Capture real-time conversations with internal team members in our in-house studio, turning organic discussions into polished content pieces.
• Record and edit podcast-style discussions and short-form interviews for YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms.
• Repurpose long-form content (articles, whitepapers, reports, webinars) into short-form, high-impact social media content (videos, carousels, LinkedIn posts, Twitter threads, etc.).
• Extract key insights and create "snackable" content nuggets that drive engagement and brand awareness
  
  
  

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Social Media Content Creator, Video Editor, or similar role.
• Strong storytelling ability—able to take complex ideas and distill them into engaging social content.
• Proficiency in video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, etc.).
• Strong understanding of social media trends, algorithms, and best practices.
• Skilled in shooting and editing high-quality videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
• Ability to create engaging motion graphics or animations is a plus.
• Excellent storytelling and visual communication skills.
• 3+ years of similar experience at a creative agency, studio, TV network or independent work as a content creator.
• An extensive knowledge of audio/video production including on set experience and interviewing/directing talent, camera, lighting and audio equipment, etc.
• Proficient in capturing content on iPhone or DSLR
• Some graphic design experience preferred
• Photography skills are a plus
• Interested candidates must provide a reel of recent work as an editor and videographer
  
  
  

Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary and a range of benefits and perks:

• Salary range: $65,000 - $80,000 per year, commensurate with experience
• Cold brew coffee, snacks and fresh fruit
• Wellness resources
• Special access to New York City's arts and entertainment scene
  
  

We have been honored for our commitment to our team with workplace awards from Crain's, Best Companies Group, Cynopsis, Digiday, and Fortune.

Our Company

We are Situation, a digital-first agency that builds and drives passionate communities to meaningful action. We partner with live experience-based brands like WICKED on Broadway, MJ on Broadway, The Metropolitan Opera, and Cirque du Soleil. Situation is part of Situation Group, a digital-first collective of award-winning advertising agencies.