Job Overview

Our client is seeking a highly capable and creative Social Media Content Editor to join a growing creative studio working across a diverse portfolio of brands, including fashion, lifestyle, consumer products, and e-commerce businesses. This role is ideal for an experienced editor who can confidently work across both high-volume social media content and more polished, premium video projects. You should be comfortable editing in professional software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and/or DaVinci Resolve, while also being familiar with tools like CapCut for fast-turnaround social content when appropriate. You will work across multiple brands, each with its own unique tone, audience, and creative direction. Some content will require refined, story-driven edits with a strong aesthetic focus, while other projects will call for fast-paced, engaging edits designed to maximize social media performance. Success in this role requires strong technical editing skills, adaptability, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of what performs well across modern social platforms.

Schedule Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM AEST (20 work hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Edit high volumes of short-form content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook, and other social platforms
• Create both fast-turnaround social media edits and higher-end branded content as required
• Work from structured folders containing raw footage, creative briefs, reference materials, and previous content
• Adapt editing styles across multiple brands while maintaining consistency with each brand's identity
• Select music, sound effects, pacing, transitions, graphics, captions, and visual treatments that align with project objectives
• Apply storytelling techniques that enhance engagement and retention
• Collaborate closely with the creative team to execute campaign concepts and content strategies
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Maintain organized project files and version control
• Incorporate feedback efficiently and accurately
• Stay current with social media trends, platform updates, and emerging content formats

Requirements

• 2 to 5+ years of professional video editing experience
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and/or DaVinci Resolve
• Experience editing short-form social media content for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
• Solid understanding of social media trends, audience behavior, and content performance drivers
• Strong eye for pacing, storytelling, transitions, music selection, and visual composition
• Experience working with cloud-based collaboration platforms such as Dropbox, Google Drive, or similar systems

Nice to have:

• Experience editing content for fashion, lifestyle, beauty, consumer products, or e-commerce brands
• Familiarity with Australian brands and audiences
• Proficiency with CapCut for rapid social content production
• Basic motion graphics experience using Adobe After Effects or similar software
• Experience with color grading and audio enhancement 
• Experience working within an agency or multi-brand environment
• Ability to follow established brand guidelines and editing templates

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

Note

• Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.