Social Video Editor

Raindrop is a creative agency producing standout marketing for brands across DTC and household names. The Social Video Editor will lead and execute short-form vertical edits while collaborating with the Social Team to create eye-catching, platform-native content that matches brand tone and drives engagement.

• Lead editing across multiple short-form vertical video projects with strong creative and technical execution.
• Translate scripts and AVTs into polished edits that capture brand tone and intent.
• Maintain consistency in pacing, tone, and branded storytelling across deliverables.
• Manage DaVinci Resolve workflows, including color, audio, and cloud-based collaboration.
• Establish and uphold best practices for asset organization, timelines, and delivery.
• Support, guide, and oversee junior editors by assigning, reviewing, and advising on setup, organization, and creative decisions.
• Design and execute dynamic title treatments and text-based animations using After Effects and Resolve-based workflows.
• Apply trend-aware editing techniques for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, including optimizing for vertical and sound-off viewing.
• Stay current on platform trends, technical updates, and editing innovations to improve storytelling and final quality.
• Communicate clearly with producers and project leads to meet timelines and expectations.

• 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.
• Ability to work independently.
• Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects (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.

• Employment type: Full-time.

• Work arrangement: Hybrid.

• Location: Access to Production Studio in San Diego, CA.

• Compensation: $65,000–$70,000 per year.

• Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (no waiting period) with generous employer contribution.

• Benefits: 401(k) plan.

• Stipends: New hire stipend for flexible working arrangements; professional development and learning stipends.

• Time off: 15 vacation days accruing in first year (increases with tenure), 10 paid holidays plus 2 paid flexible holidays.

• Benefits: Parental leave benefits.