Social Editor (Freelancer)

About this role

<p><strong>About the Role: </strong>At WITHIN, we push the boundaries of digital creativity. We’re looking for a <strong>Social Editor</strong> to join our creative team, focusing on producing engaging short-form content across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and emerging platforms. This role is perfect for a hands-on editor with a passion for storytelling in fast-moving social environments. You’ll collaborate with designers, strategists, and producers to craft culturally relevant, scroll-stopping content that drives results for our clients.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities include but are not limited to;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Edit and deliver engaging short-form videos optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other social platforms.</li> <li>Create dynamic motion graphics, typography animations, and visual effects to enhance social content and drive engagement.</li> <li>Repurpose existing footage into platform-specific edits that reflect trends, client voice, and campaign goals.</li> <li>Stay on top of cultural and platform trends, integrating music, memes, and editing techniques that resonate with audiences.</li> <li>Create multiple versions and aspect ratios (9:16, 1:1, 16:9) to fit platform requirements and campaign specs.</li> <li>Collaborate with Creative Leads and Account Managers to ensure all deliverables meet creative and client standards.</li> <li>Ensure accuracy in timing, captions, graphics, and sound across all final assets.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>1–2 years of professional editing experience, ideally in a digital marketing, social media, or agency environment (internship experience considered).</li> <li>Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects for motion graphics, typography animation, and visual effects.</li> <li>Familiarity with social platforms and their native editing features (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, Capcut).</li> <li>Strong understanding of short-form content trends, pacing, and storytelling.</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple edits at once, balancing speed with quality.</li> <li>Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.</li> <li>A collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn from senior team members.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Nice-to-Haves</strong></p> <ul> <li>Familiarity with generative AI tools for editing, captioning, or effects.</li> <li>Hands-on experience shooting social-first content (phone or DSLR).</li> <li>Passion for pop culture, internet trends, and social storytelling.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong">We offer a competitive hourly wage based on ability level:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Hourly Rate DOE</li> <li>This is a remote role.</li> </ul> <p>Hourly rate based on education, experience, and skills level ($23-$53)</p> <ul class="ProsemirrorEditor-list" data-pm-slice="3 3 []"> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p><strong>Level 1</strong> - Possesses essential capabilities.</p> <ul class="ProsemirrorEditor-list" data-pm-slice="3 3 []"> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="2" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p>$23-$29</p> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p><strong>Level 2</strong> - Possesses developing capabilities.</p> <ul class="ProsemirrorEditor-list" data-pm-slice="3 3 []"> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="2" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p>$29-$35</p> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p><strong>Level 3</strong> - Possesses notable capabilities.</p> <ul class="ProsemirrorEditor-list" data-pm-slice="3 3 []"> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="2" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p>$35- $41</p> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p><strong>Level 4</strong> - Possesses strong capabilities.</p> <ul class="ProsemirrorEditor-list" data-pm-slice="3 3 []"> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="2" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p> $41-$47</p> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p><strong>Level 5</strong> - Possesses advanced capabilities.</p> <ul class="ProsemirrorEditor-list" data-pm-slice="3 3 []"> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="2" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p>$47-$53</p> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>About…