Job Description
Summerset is seeking a creative, trend-aware short-form video editor to join its team on a remote hourly contract basis. The ideal candidate understands what makes audiences stop scrolling and can turn raw content into engaging, platform-native videos for TikTok and Instagram Reels. This role requires fast turnaround times, strong visual storytelling instincts, and an understanding of current social media trends. The editor will work closely with Summerset’s creative team across a variety of brands, developing content with compelling hooks, effective pacing, graphics, transitions, music, and trending audio.
Job Responsibilities
- Edit engaging short-form videos for TikTok and Instagram Reels.
- Develop strong hooks and pacing designed to capture viewer attention.
- Incorporate text overlays, graphics, transitions, and visual storytelling.
- Select music, sound design, and trending audio appropriate for each project.
- Format and optimize content for specific social media platforms.
- Follow current trends and apply relevant editing styles to brand content.
- Deliver high-quality edits within fast turnaround times.
- Collaborate with the creative team across multiple brands.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of short-form social media content.
- Must be fluent in CapCut, TikTok Studio, and Instagram Edits.
- Highly creative and knowledgeable about current content trends.
- Strong skills in pacing, hooks, graphics, transitions, and sound design.
- Ability to create content that feels native to TikTok and Reels.
- Experience editing for brands, creators, CPG, food and beverage, hospitality, or lifestyle is a major plus.
- Must be comfortable working remotely on an hourly contract basis.
- Portfolio required when applying.
Compensation
Hourly contract role.
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Event Videographer for State of the Party Media Team
Job Description
State of the Party is seeking creative event videographers to join its media team and capture exciting events throughout the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area. This opportunity is ideal for videographers who enjoy documenting live entertainment, nightlife, and social experiences while producing engaging visual stories that showcase the energy of local events.
Job Responsibilities
- Capture engaging video footage at nightlife, entertainment, and social events.
- Document event highlights, memorable moments, and guest experiences.
- Create visually compelling footage that reflects the atmosphere of each event.
- Collaborate with photographers, content creators, and other media team members.
- Help develop event-focused video content for digital and social media platforms.
- Support the team’s visual storytelling and event coverage efforts.
Requirements
- Strong interest in videography, entertainment, and event production.
- Ability to capture high-quality footage in live event environments.
- Creative approach to visual storytelling and content creation.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced nightlife and entertainment settings.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Must be available for events throughout the DMV area.
Compensation
- Compensation details have not been specified.
