Her Campus Media
Social Video Editor (Part-time)
Summary
Her Campus Media is a Gen Z media and marketing ecosystem with multiple youth-focused media brands and creator communities. The part-time Social Video Editor will edit social-first, vertical video content for brands like Her Campus, Spoon University, and College Fashionista to drive strong performance across social platforms.
What you'll do
Create engaging social-first video edits using mobile editing tools (e.g., CapCut, Prequel, Edits, Canva) from original and sourced footage.
Apply strong editorial and social judgment to craft punchy, snackable narratives and select key moments for cutdowns.
Make creative decisions on framing, cutaways, zooms, sound effects, captions, and on-screen text to enhance storytelling.
Optimize edits for each intended platform and its best practices.
When needed, route heavier/premium edits into Adobe Premiere Pro.
Set and maintain a video workflow from rough cut to final, including archiving/organizing footage and tracking licensed content usage.
Maintain a video production calendar in Asana, tracking statuses and go-live expectations.
Perform quality control to ensure only high-quality deliverables are published.
Monitor social trends and app developments and incorporate them into concepts where appropriate.
Identify opportunities to reuse and repurpose existing editorial video content.
Requirements
1+ years of experience in short-form video editing.
Proficiency with mobile video editing tools (e.g., CapCut, Prequel, Edits, Canva).
Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro.
Basic understanding of color correction, audio mixing, motion design, and multi-cam editing.
Strong understanding of what makes vertical/social video effective and watchable.
Ability to work quickly, switch priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
Collaborative, cross-departmental working style.
Digital media organization experience is a plus.
Previous social media experience is a plus.
Must be able to work 20 hours per week.
Portfolio link or examples of prior social video work required in the application.
Conditions
Part-time role: 20 hours per week.
Schedule: 3–4 set shifts per week.
Remote within the United States.
Compensation: $26–$29 per hour.
Must be eligible to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship available.