Social Video Editor

San Diego, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 65000 - 70000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

FULL TIME HYBRID SAN DIEGO CA

REPORTS TO DIRECTOR OF POST PRODUCTION

Were Raindrop a creative agency built for brands that want to stand out and create marketing that people love. Were scrappy sharp and slightly obsessive (peep our prop closet). From breakout DTC legends like Dr. Squatch to household names like Native we help brands grow scale and create IMPACT (boom pow).

Our team punches above its weight because we hire people who care. About the craft about our clients about each other and about making things were proud of.

We live by our three values of PARTNER GENEROUSLY OWN YOUR IMPACT and MAKE IT BETTER and they influence everything we do.

As aSocial Video Editor you will be responsible for supporting different phases of our video production in addition to ideating alongside our Social Team to produce eye-catching are looking for someone who loves to flex their creative muscles to make videos that bring a brand to life. We make people laugh we make them cry. We entertain them to their core And then do it all over again.

If you are a motivated self-starter eager to hit the ground running solve problems and execute project deliverables flawlessly all while keeping our clients ecstatic at the work we deliver then this is the role for you.

THE WORK

Lead editing across multiple short-form vertical video projects with strong creative and technical skills.
Translate scripts and AVTs into polished edits that clearly capture brand tone and intent.
Support and guide junior editors on project setup organization and creative decisions.
Maintain consistency in pacing tone and branded storytelling across all deliverables.
Manage DaVinci Resolve workflows including color audio and cloud-based collaboration.
Establish and uphold best practices for asset organization timelines and delivery.
Stay current on platform trends technical updates and editing innovations.
Offer creative solutions that improve storytelling engagement and final quality.
Communicate clearly with producers and project leads to meet timelines and expectations.
Oversee the workload of junior team members assigning and reviewing tasks
Design and execute dynamic title treatments and text-based animations for short-form social content using After Effects and Resolve-based workflows
Apply trend-aware editing techniques informed by current social platform behaviors formats and audience expectations
Stay actively up to date on short-form social trends (TikTok Instagram Reels YouTube Shorts) and translate those trends into effective editorial decisions
Optimize pacing structure captions and visual rhythm specifically for vertical sound-off viewing

Requirements

4-5 years of professional video editing experience.
High proficiency in DaVinci Resolve.
Strong ability to sync audio and video accurately.
Sharp eye for pacing flow and visual aesthetics.
Ability to interpret and apply creative direction and feedback.
Comfortable managing a high volume of assets.
Able to work independently
Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects specifically for title animation and motion-based text treatments
Strong understanding of short-form vertical social editing conventions and trends
Experience editing content optimized for TikTok Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts

Benefits

$65000 - $70000
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance no waiting period
Generous employer contribution towards Medical/Dental/Vision
401(k) plan
New Hire stipend to support flexible working arrangements
Professional development and learning stipends
Access to Production Studio in San Diego CA
15 vacation days that will accrue in your first year; Vacation days will increase with tenure
10 paid holidays 2 paid flexible holidays
Parental Leave Benefits

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

Raindrop is an equal opportunity employer committed to intentionally building a diverse team that values the varied backgrounds experiences perspectives and skills of all human beings. The best work and team culture are accomplished through inclusivity dedication to equity and celebrating individuals who show up as their authentic selves.

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DescriptionFULL TIME HYBRID SAN DIEGO CAREPORTS TO DIRECTOR OF POST PRODUCTIONWere Raindrop a creative agency built for brands that want to stand out and create marketing that people love. Were scrappy sharp and slightly obsessive (peep our prop closet). From breakout DTC legends like Dr. Squatch ...