Social Media Editor

Smosh; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smosh in Los Angeles is hiring a Social Media Editor to edit short-form video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook. The editor will cut both original and long-form footage into engaging, platform-appropriate edits, partnering with Social Media, Production, and Marketing to align with Smosh's brand voice, platform best practices, and audience engagement goals.

The role emphasizes platform adaptation, collaboration across departments, and proficiency in Adobe Premiere

Qualifications

• 2+ years editing short-form content for social platforms in a professional or fast-paced setting.
• Working knowledge of monday.com, After Effects, Google Drive and Frame.io.
• Strong understanding of audience retention metrics and short-form content performance.
• Reliable problem-solving and execution under pressure.
• Passion for comedy, internet culture, and digital entertainment.

Responsibilities

• Short-form editing: Edit original content specifically designed for social-first distribution.
• Edit marketing materials such as highlight reels, vertical trailers and vertical teasers.
• Optimize edits for platform-specific performance, including pacing, captions, framing, and hook development.

Skills

Platform adaptation

Collaboration

Technical proficiency

Project management

Social storytelling

Tools

Monday.com

After Effects

Google Drive

Frame.io

Job description

Position Overview:

SMOSH is hiring a Social Media Editor to edit short-form video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook. This role includes cutting both original and long-form footage into engaging, platform-appropriate edits. The editor will partner closely with Social Media, Production, and Marketing to create engaging short-form content that aligns with Smosh's brand voice, platform best practices, and audience engagement goals.

Core Competencies:

• Platform adaptation: Reformats content to meet the visual, structural, and technical standards of TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other platforms.
• Collaboration: Communicates clearly and works well across departments, especially with producers and the social team to create content that aligns with the Smosh brand.
• Technical proficiency: Skilled in Adobe Premiere, with working knowledge and Photoshop.
• Project management: Able to manage multiple projects at once, meet deadlines, and incorporate feedback quickly.
• Social First Storytelling: Understands how to hook viewers quickly, optimize retention, and tailor edits to the unique behavior of each platform.

Responsibilities:

• Short-form editing:
  • Edit original content specifically designed for social-first distribution.
  • Edit marketing materials such as highlight reels, vertical trailers and vertical teasers.
  • Optimize edits for platform-specific performance, including pacing, captions, framing, and hook development.
• Clip-downs from long-form: Collaborate with Social Media Managers and Producers to identify high-impact moments and new clip opportunities from long-form content.
• Brand alignment: Ensure all edits reflect the company’s tone, pacing, and style guidelines.
• Trend awareness: Stay up to date on platform-specific trends and incorporate them where relevant.
• Feedback implementation:
  • Manage multiple editing priorities while meeting fast-paced publishing deadlines.
  • Organize project files and maintain version control across active campaigns.

Preferred Qualities:

• 2+ years editing short-form content for social platforms in a professional or fast-paced setting
• Working knowledge of monday.com, After Effects, Google Drive and Frame.io.
• Strong understanding of audience retention metrics and short-form content performance.
• Reliable problem-solving and execution under pressure.
• Passion for comedy, internet culture, and digital entertainment.