Social Video Editor - Short-Form Master for TikTok & Reels

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

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