Video Editor

SSP Society; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SSP Society in Durham, NC is seeking a creative Video Editor to turn raw footage into compelling social content and ads. You will collaborate with the creative and growth teams to produce videos that grab attention, tell a clear story, and drive results across platforms.

You’ll edit for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and more, refining every cut, color, and sound. Proficiency in Premiere Pro and After Effects is required, with a strong portfolio and a growth mindset.

Qualifications

• Strong video storytelling, pacing, and delivery.
• Portfolio showing vertical and horizontal content.
• Experience editing for social platforms.
• Ability to handle fast-paced projects and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Edit video creative for paid and organic social.
• Transform footage into polished ads.
• Shape story, pacing, sound, color, motion.
• Develop vertical and horizontal formats.
• Collaborate with creative, marketing, growth.
• Incorporate feedback while maintaining high craft.
• Review performance and apply learnings.
• Manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.

Skills

Video editing

Storytelling

Pacing

Content for social media

Attention capture

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Job description

Title: Video Editor

Location: Durham, NC

Onsite: 5 days/week

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $70-85k

About the Role

We are seeking a creative, fast-moving Video Editor to turn raw footage into compelling, high-performing video content. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the creative and growth teams to produce ads and brand content that capture attention, tell a clear story, and drive results.

You will edit a wide range of content for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and other digital channels, with occasional opportunities to support larger-format video campaigns. This role is ideal for someone who lives in Premiere Pro, thinks in strong hooks, and enjoys refining every cut until it lands.

What You’ll Do

• Edit video creative for paid social, organic social, YouTube, and other digital channels.
• Transform raw footage, creator content, product footage, and campaign assets into polished video ads.
• Shape story, pacing, sound, color, motion, and visual flow to create engaging edits.
• Develop both vertical short-form content and horizontal video formats.
• Collaborate with creative, marketing, and growth stakeholders to bring concepts to life.
• Incorporate feedback quickly while maintaining a high standard of craft and attention to detail.
• Review performance results and apply learnings to improve future creative.
• Manage multiple editing projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong video editing skills with a clear eye for storytelling, pacing, and visual impact.
• A portfolio demonstrating a range of work, including vertical short-form and horizontal video content.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects.
• Experience creating content for platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.
• An understanding of how to create video that captures attention in the first few seconds.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to keep multiple projects moving at once.
• A collaborative approach and comfort giving and receiving feedback.
• Care for the details, including sound, color, motion, timing, and final delivery quality.
• A growth mindset and enthusiasm for improving your editing craft over time.