Temporary Social Video Editor, Delish

Description

The company is hiring a temporary social video editor to build food, culture and internet-trend content for Delish. You will take ideas from first concept to final cut and help Delish reach audiences on the major social platforms.

Delish is part of the company Magazines, a group of 30 brands, including Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Men's Health and Road & Track, that reaches close to 130 million people each month. The teams pair editorial storytelling with technology, data and commerce.

Responsibilities

• Plan, shoot and deliver short social videos for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and other platforms, owning each project from concept to final file.
• Come up with timely concepts built on food trends, recipes, restaurants, products, pop culture and online culture.
• Film with professional cameras, phones, and basic lighting and audio gear.
• Cut tight vertical videos using pacing, transitions, on-screen text, captions, graphics, music and sound design.
• Work with Delish editors, producers and social staff so content serves editorial and audience goals.
• Track social trends, platform norms and emerging food culture to spot chances for timely posts.
• Juggle several projects and deadlines in a fast-moving newsroom without lowering the creative standard.
• Apply feedback and revisions, checking that each video is accurate, accessible, visually strong and fitted to its platform.

Requirements

• At least 2 years making and editing social video, or equivalent experience.
• A strong portfolio of social video you shot and edited yourself.
• Skill with Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut or similar editing software.
• Experience filming on DSLR, mirrorless, smartphone or similar cameras.
• A clear grasp of vertical formats and what works on each platform.
• Good judgment on pacing, storytelling, framing, sound and what keeps viewers watching.
• Genuine interest in food, restaurants, recipes, pop culture and internet trends.
• Ability to work on your own and also collaborate closely with editors, producers and social teams.
• Strong organization to handle many assignments at once in a fast-paced setting.
• This is a hybrid role in New York City, with office attendance expected four days per week.

Conditions

The base salary range is the company's good-faith estimate for this role in the posted location at the time of posting. The final starting salary depends on lawful, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, training, certifications, education, location and market conditions.

Base salary range: $35 - $35 USD.