Social Media Video Content Creator

HYBE AMERICA; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match up to 5%

Flexible paid time off

Life insurance

Wellhub gym access

Job summary

HYBE Americas in Santa Monica is seeking a Social Media Video Content Creator to shoot and edit high-volume short-form videos for TikTok, Reels and Shorts, and longer YouTube pieces. You will collaborate with the Art Director to ensure visuals align with brand guidelines, and manage fast-paced production calendars for daily fan engagement.

Ideal candidates have 2–4+ years of hands-on video experience, proficient in Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, and a strong portfolio of high-engagement

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years creating and editing video for brands or artists.
• Proficient with mirrorless and cinema cameras, lighting, sound.
• Strong portfolio showing high-engagement short-form videos.
• Deep knowledge of TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts formats.
• Willingness to travel with artists on tour.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit high-volume short-form videos for social channels.
• Edit long-form YouTube content and support brand storytelling.
• Collaborate with Art Directors to maintain visual direction.
• Manage fast-paced production schedules and assets.

Skills

Video shooting

Video editing

Short-form content

Platform trends

Organization

Travel with artists

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

CapCut

Job description

HYBE Americas is part of HYBE, a global leader at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology. We represent some of the world’s most influential artists and continue to expand our creative and cultural impact across the Americas. At HYBE, we believe in the power of music and foster a culture built on Passion, Autonomy, and Trust.

Position Overview

Reporting directly to the Art Director (Evergreen Content & Social Series), the Social Media Video Content Creator is the primary hands-on video creator and editor responsible for bringing the artist and brand to life across social platforms. This role combines a passion for digital storytelling, video production, and internet culture. You will shoot and edit high-volume short-form content (i.e. TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts) and digital media assets that drive high engagement and keep the fanbase connected daily.

This is a full-time, hybrid role based in our Santa Monica office, with in-person collaboration 3 days per week and remote work 2 days per week. Candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to the greater Los Angeles area at their own expense prior to their start date — we are not offering relocation assistance for this role, though it may be considered on a case-by-case basis for select candidates.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation & Short-Form Editing

• Shoot and edit high-quality short-form videos (:15s to 2:00m) for all owned social channels and paid media, filling the content calendar with engaging B-roll, trends, personality clips, and brand integrations.
• Bring videos to life through fast-turnaround editing, custom motion graphics, sound design/effects, trending audio, and platform-optimized subtitles.
• Format and deliver platform-native video assets tailored specifically for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, e-commerce (including Weverse), and email marketing.

Long-Form Content Creation & Editing

• Shoot and edit high-quality long-form videos (5:00-30:00+ minutes) for owned social channels such as YouTube, filling the content calendar with engaging programming. Examples include: Day in the life vlogs, making of/BTS videos, group challenges/activities/travel, performance-focused videos and longer episodic pieces/documentaries.
• Bring videos to life through high quality production, fast-turnaround editing, custom motion graphics, sound design/effects, and platform-optimized subtitles.
• Format and deliver platform-native video assets tailored specifically for YouTube.

Art Direction Alignment & Creative Execution

• Work closely with the Art Directors to execute exact visual guidelines, including lighting styles, camera framing, color profiles, and overall aesthetic direction.
• Brainstorm and pitch fresh, culturally relevant content ideas and act quickly on emerging social trends, audio formats, and digital subcultures.
• Collaborate with social media and marketing partners to ensure video output ladders up to broader monthly content calendars and brand goals.
• Maintain the organization, inventory, and operational readiness for the production
• Handle physical production logistics, including setting up and tearing down lighting configurations, camera gear, and loose set design and props when needed.

Workflow & Project Management

• Manage multiple concurrent editing and shooting projects to consistently meet tight daily and weekly deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Organize and maintain clean post-production project files, raw footage archives, and final social asset libraries.

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of hands-on video shooting, editing, and social content creation for a brand, music artist, digital media publisher, or creative agency.
• Proficient with mirrorless and digital cinema cameras (Sony, Canon, Blackmagic) as well as mobile shooting setups, with a solid grasp of lighting, composition, and field audio capture.
• Expert in Adobe Premiere Pro; proficiency in After Effects, CapCut, and platform-native editing tools is highly valued.
• A strong portfolio or social reel highlighting high-engagement short-form videos, creative pacing, motion graphics, sound integration, and strong visual aesthetics.
• Deep, native understanding of short-form social video formats, algorithms, and trend lifecycles across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and thriving in a fast-moving, highly collaborative environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively with artists on tour, on set, and for off-site appearances.

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Salary Range

The salary range for this job is $95,000 to $125,000. This is a good faith effort at the time of posting. This range is base salary only and does not include benefits and any other compensatory components of the role.

Why Join Us

At HYBE Americas, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the voice and reputation of one of the most dynamic and innovative companies in global entertainment. You’ll work with some of the world’s most exciting artists and help tell the stories that define culture. We back our passion for music with benefits that take care of you, so you can bring your best to the work that inspire millions.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company 401(k) match up to 5%
• Flexible paid time off
• FSA
• Life insurance
• Wellhub membership that gives you access to gyms and fitness studios