Social Media Video Editor - AT

About this role

Hiring: Full-Time Social Media Video Editor - Remote - $9,600 - $14,400/yr

🚀 About the Client 🚀

⚖️ Personal Injury Experts– A personal injury law firm fighting for victims nationwide, from car accidents to wrongful death cases.

📈 Record-Breaking Growth– Founded in 2018 and growing 200–300% year over year, named the fastest-growing injury law firm in the U.S. two years running.

🏆 Inc. 5000 Honoree– Ranked No. 261 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies.

🗺️ Growing Footprint– Philadelphia roots with offices spanning NYC (Bronx), Atlanta, Detroit, Las Vegas, and Washington, D.C.

🎯 Marketing That Breaks the Mold– High-performing paid campaigns, viral organic content, and data-driven creative setting new standards in legal marketing.

🤝 Integrity-Led Culture– Values of integrity, tenacity, and compassion, with open communication and idea-sharing baked in.

🌟 About WeAssist 💡

🌍 Led by a Founder Who Cares– Reef Colman built WeAssist to empower individuals and create meaningful opportunities that support families.

⚡ Fast & Purposeful Recruiting– We move quickly but prioritize long-term fit, stability, and growth over just filling roles.

🌎 Connecting Global Talent– With 100+ outsourced professionals and growing, we link top talent worldwide with thriving US businesses.

❤️ Giving Back Matters– From building schools to feeding the homeless, we believe true success means making a difference.

🤝 An Inclusive & Thriving Culture– Your skills and unique gifts matter. We create an environment where outsourced professionals don't just work—they grow.

⚒️ Key Responsibilities of the Social Media Video Editor 📝

🎬 Short-Form Video Editing & Production

🖼 Thumbnails & Video Packaging

💡 Creative Direction & Influencer Research

📂 Project Organization & Asset Management

🤖 AI & Emerging Tech

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📢 Why Are They Hiring a Social Media Video Editor? 🏢

Our client is hiring a Social Media Video Editor to power up their fast-moving organic content team. As the firm leans further into influencer, UGC, and AI-driven content, they need a dedicated editor who can take raw footage from idea to polished, scroll-stopping short-form video—at high volume and fast pace. Think videos with real shock value, sharp pacing, and a clear message that sticks with viewers. This role is 100% focused on video, so you can put all your creative energy into storytelling, speed, and making every clip impossible to scroll past.

If you're a fast, hungry video editor who lives on social media trends and wants your work to directly drive awareness and growth—this role could be a great fit for you ✨🚀

✅ Qualifications:

Must-Haves:

• 🎬 Proven Video Editing Experience– Strong hands-on skills in Adobe Premiere Pro, delivering professional-grade short-form social content.

• 📖 Strong Storytelling Instincts– A keen eye for pacing, composition, and detail to get messaging across in an exciting way.

• 💭 Idea-to-Video Translator– Able to turn abstract ideas into visually compelling videos.

• 📱 Trend-Savvy– Up to date on social media video trends, formats, and editing styles.

• ⚡ High-Volume, Fast Turnaround– Comfortable producing roughly 5–8 finished short-form videos per day (once raw footage is organized) without sacrificing quality.

• 🔥 Fast & Hungry– Eager to move quickly, take on more, and keep improving.

• 💬 Great Communicator & Organizer– Strong communication and organizational skills; receptive to feedback.

• 🤝 Independent & Collaborative– Thrives working solo or with the team in a fast-paced environment.

• 🌐 Reliable Setup– Stable internet connection and familiarity with Google Drive.

Nice-to-Haves:

• ✨ After Effects & Motion Graphics– Animated text, effects, and motion that level up your edits.

• 🎨 Graphic Design Skills– Comfort with Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva for thumbnails and quick visuals.

• 🇪🇸 English & Spanish Editing – Experience adapting captions, layouts, and messaging for Spanish-language content when needed.

• 🤖 AI Tool Experience– ChatGPT, Google Veo 3, MidJourney, or similar AI creative software.

• 🛠 Slack & G-Suite Familiarity– Comfortable with the team's collaboration tools.

Responsibilities of the Social Media Video Editor:

Your responsibilities include:

• 🎬 Short-Form Video Editing & Production

• Edit high-quality short-form video content for Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok with shock value, highly engaging visuals, and professional-grade output that gets a solid message across

• Produce high-volume video content consistently—keeping pace with a fast-moving posting schedule without sacrificing quality

• Turn around a typical short-form video (a few cuts, subtitles, and a thumbnail) in roughly 45 minutes to 1.5 hours once footage is organized

• Add captions, transitions, overlays, sound effects, and branded elements to boost engagement

• Repurpose long-form and influencer/UGC footage into short, viral-ready clips tailored to each platform

• Stay on top of current video trends, formats, and editing styles, and apply them quickly to new content

• 🖼 Thumbnails & Video Packaging

• Create simple, click-worthy thumbnails and cover frames that drive views and stand out in the feed

• Add basic text animations and motion effects to make videos pop

• Support the design team with quick visuals when needed (graphic design is a bonus, not the core of this role)

• 💡 Creative Direction & Influencer Research

• Brainstorm and develop unique concepts, storytelling approaches, and innovative editing techniques that make content stand out

• Collaborate with the creative team to align videos with campaign goals and audience preferences

• Participate in social media brainstorming sessions to pitch and refine video ideas

• Find high-impact Instagram pages and influencers in cities where the firm handles cases—such as Philly, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Texas

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