Social Media Video Editor

times10; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Times10 is seeking a Social Media Video Editor to assemble and refine raw footage for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other platforms, ensuring brand consistency and on-time delivery.

Based in Burbank, CA, this contract, on-site role involves collaborating with directors, producers, and strategists, adapting content to vertical formats, adding motion graphics and captions, and supporting on-set capture as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong video editing skills for short-form social content.
• Experience creating platform-native content for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and other social channels.
• Ability to incorporate motion graphics, typography, and basic visual effects.
• Demonstrated understanding of social media trends, audience engagement, and data-driven optimization.
• Portfolio of social content demonstrating pacing, story, and editing quality.

Responsibilities

• Edit short-form video content optimized for social platforms (TikTok, Reels, Shorts).
• Assemble and refine raw footage into finished edits.
• Add graphics, captions, music, and effects to fit platform formats.
• Adapt content to different aspect ratios and vertical video.
• Collaborate with creative directors, producers, and social strategists to interpret briefs and maintain brand consistency.
• Participate in reviews and feedback sessions; provide timely revisions.
• Potential on-set capture support and coordination with in-house teams.

Skills

Video editing

Platform-native content

Motion graphics

Storytelling

Collaboration

Multi-project management

Color & sound

Education

Film/Media degree (optional)

Tools

Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

After Effects

Job description

Company Description Times10 is a creative agency that builds work designed to live in culture, not just around it. For over a decade, the team has partnered with ambitious global brands to develop experiences and content engines that turn bold ideas into recognizable icons. The company emphasizes strategy-led, fast-moving, execution-focused work that delivers tangible results. From social and content to experiential campaigns and beyond, Times10 focuses on creating work people genuinely care about and measurable impact for clients.

Role Description The Social Media Video Editor is responsible for editing short-form video content optimized for social platforms, including TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other emerging channels. Day-to-day tasks include assembling and refining raw footage, adding graphics, captions, music, and effects, and adapting content to different aspect ratios and platform-specific formats. The role also collaborates with creative directors, producers, and social strategists to interpret briefs, maintain brand consistency, and deliver content on tight timelines. This is a contract, on-site role based in Burbank, CA, requiring regular coordination with in-house teams and participation in reviews, feedback sessions, and potential on-set capture support as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong video editing skills using professional software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve), with a portfolio of short-form social content.
• Experience creating platform-native content for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and other social channels, including vertical video, captions, and trending formats.
• Ability to incorporate motion graphics, typography, and basic visual effects, ideally using tools such as Adobe After Effects or similar.
• Demonstrated understanding of social media trends, audience engagement, and data-driven creative optimization.
• Strong storytelling, pacing, and sound design skills, with attention to detail in color, audio levels, and overall quality.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills, including the ability to interpret creative briefs and respond constructively to feedback.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and adapt quickly to evolving priorities.
• Relevant experience in content creation, digital media, or post-production; a degree or formal training in film, media, or a related field is beneficial but not required.