Video Editor

What is this role?

Cirkul is seeking a talented and creative Video Editor to join our Content Strategy team. Our new Editor will play a crucial role in shaping our brand across paid social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, TikTok and various digital outlets. The ideal candidate must be familiar with the key aspects to create effective paid ads and have a passion for storytelling, a keen eye for detail, and a deep understanding of online and social media trends.

What does an average day look like? 

• Driving Results: Edit and enhance video content for social media platforms, with an emphasis on performance driven paid video ads. Prepare edited content for publishing, ensuring it meets platform requirements and is ready for scheduling posts at optimal times.
• Taking Ownership: Review to ensure accuracy, brand consistency, and adherence to Cirkul’s standard. Identify and correct grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, and any other issues that may impact the quality of the content.
• Making Decisions: Optimize content for different social media channels, considering platform-specific best practices. Stay updated on emerging trends in social media and incorporate innovative editing techniques to enhance content.
• Cultivating Relationships: Work closely with the creative team, marketing team, content creators, and other stakeholders to develop compelling and cohesive social media campaigns.
• Instilling Trust: Monitor post-performance metrics and collaborate with key partners and team members to refine future content strategies.
• Customer Focus: Ensure content aligns with brand guidelines and resonates with our target audiences through engaging and shareable content.

What background should you have? 

• 3+ years experience as a Video Editor for video and photos, ideally for consumer brands
• Experience with a wide variety of paid video ad content: Commercials, Product Launch Videos, UGC and Mash Ups.
• Skilled and well-versed in best practices across all social media platforms including YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. (Broadcast is a plus)
• Expertise in Adobe is required
• Thorough understanding of social media platforms, trends, and best practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of creativity
• Proven track record in working cross-functionally to create best in class content for various online and social media platforms
• Highly self-motivated and self-directed in your work with a bias towards action and a willingness to take on tasks no matter how big or small
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, start-up environment