Overview
We are seeking a talented Social Media Manager and Short-Form Video Editor to help manage and grow a creator’s digital presence across multiple platforms.
This role combines strong creative instincts with organization, analytics, content strategy, editing, and day-to-day social media management. You’ll take ownership of the social media ecosystem and consistently transform existing content into strategic, engaging posts.
You should be comfortable editing short-form videos, reviewing analytics, building content calendars, organizing content assets, researching trends, and identifying what content should be created next.
Responsibilities
Social Media Management
• Manage day-to-day content across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube
• Maintain consistent posting schedules across all platforms
• Build and manage weekly and monthly content calendars
• Schedule, publish, organize, and track social content
• Ensure captions, messaging, visuals, and calls to action remain consistent with the creator’s brand identity
• Manage comments and community engagement
• Adapt content appropriately for each platform instead of posting identical versions everywhere
Short-Form Video Editing
• Edit high-quality short-form videos for Instagram Reels, TikToks, Facebook Reels, and YouTube Shorts
• Transform long-form content into multiple short-form assets
• Identify the strongest moments in raw footage
• Create compelling opening hooks designed to stop scrolling
• Use subtitles, captions, pacing, visual effects, and graphics when appropriate
• Understand when content needs heavy editing versus simple, organic editing
• Maintain a fast and organized editing workflow
Content Strategy
• Develop content strategies around announcements, releases, and major campaigns
• Identify recurring content series that become recognizable parts of the creator’s presence
• Balance promotional content with personality, storytelling, humor, lifestyle, and entertainment
• Research successful content from similar creators and adjacent markets
• Bring new ideas proactively rather than waiting for direction
• Provide clear recommendations for what new content should be filmed each week
• Create simple filming briefs and shot ideas
Trend & Market Research
• Stay current with Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook trends
• Monitor trending sounds, formats, memes, editing styles, and platform-native content
• Track what other creators in the space are doing online
• Understand the difference between copying a trend and adapting it naturally
• Continuously bring actionable ideas based on current internet culture
Analytics & Performance Tracking
• Track content performance across all major social platforms
• Monitor metrics including views, watch time, engagement rate, shares, saves, and follower growth
• Identify which hooks, topics, and formats are performing best
• Maintain organized reporting showing what is working and what needs improvement
• Review weekly and monthly performance trends
• Use analytics to influence future content decisions
• Recommend new tests based on historical performance
Content Organization & Systems
• Maintain an organized digital content library
• Categorize raw footage, completed videos, and posted content
• Track where each video has been published
• Maintain an organized content calendar and production pipeline
• Create efficient systems that allow existing content assets to be reused strategically
• Communicate clearly about upcoming needs and deadlines
Skills/Background Needed
• Experience managing social media accounts for creators, entertainers, or personality-driven brands
• Ability to edit short-form videos using software such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve
• Understanding of Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook Reels
• Knowledge of hooks, retention, pacing, storytelling, and audience behavior
• Ability to independently identify content opportunities from raw footage
• Experience creating and managing content calendars
• Experience reviewing social media analytics and using performance data to guide strategy
• Strong organizational and file-management skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong written communication skills and caption-writing ability
• Reliable communication and consistent availability
• Ability to take feedback and work independently without constant direction
• Ability to explain the reasoning behind creative and strategic decisions
• Familiarity with Google Drive and cloud-based file organization
• Experience with project tracking tools such as Notion or Trello is helpful
• Graphic design or thumbnail creation experience is a bonus
• Experience working with large libraries of raw content is valuable
What We’re Looking For
Someone who:
• Understands creator culture and current social media trends
• Can demonstrate actual content they have edited
• Can explain what they personally contributed to previous accounts
• Uses data to make strategic decisions, not just personal opinion
• Provides strong video editing examples
• Takes ownership and brings ideas proactively
• Stays organized and meets deadlines
• Is willing to learn and grow in the role
How Success Will Be Measured
• Consistency and quality of content output
• Improvement in overall content quality
• Growth in views, reach, engagement, and watch time
• Quality and originality of content ideas
• Ability to recognize patterns in analytics
• Reliability and communication
• Development of repeatable, efficient systems
• Ability to organize and manage large volumes of content
Rate: Competitive entry-level pay, details shared upon application.
Contract Length: Ongoing
Work Hours: Approximately 15 to 20 hours per week, with opportunity to grow as the role expands
Location: Fully remote – work from anywhere
What to Submit
To apply, please provide:
• Your resume
• Portfolio or examples of your strongest short-form video work
• Links to creator or entertainment accounts you have personally worked with
• A brief explanation of exactly what you were responsible for on those accounts
• The editing software you use
• Examples of any measurable results you helped produce
• Your experience working with creator-focused content
During the interview process, you’ll discuss specific examples from your portfolio, explain your editing and content decisions, and walk through how you’d approach managing a creator’s social media operation.
We care far more about demonstrated ability, creative instincts, organization, and real-world execution than titles or claimed experience.
Ready to get started? Submit your application below.