We are seeking a Senior Social Editor to lead the in-house social clipping process for a fast-paced entertainment-related content team. This role blends creative editing, workflow management, and team coaching to help deliver high-quality short-form video content across leading social platforms.

Responsibilities

• Review clips created by junior editors and provide clear, actionable feedback to improve pacing, framing, hook strength, and overall social fit
• Translate briefs into prioritized editing assignments and manage a daily production queue across multiple titles, brands, and cultural moments
• Monitor production volume and turnaround times, identifying capacity risks early and helping keep workflows on track
• Develop, document, and improve standard operating procedures for an AI-supported clipping workflow
• Partner with publishing teams to ensure assets are delivered smoothly and on time
• Use the AI clipping tool at an advanced level and support the team as a go-to resource for tool usage
• Identify opportunities to improve prompts, shortcuts, and overall workflow efficiency
• Collaborate with product and engineering partners by sharing feedback on tools and workflow improvements
• Create clips directly when needed to support high-volume demands or more complex assignments
• Coach and train Social Editors on platform best practices, editing standards, and effective use of creative tools
• Help establish quality rubrics and lead calibration sessions to maintain consistency across the team

Skills

• 2+ years of experience in social media content creation, video editing, or social publishing
• Strong understanding of short-form video best practices across platforms such as Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and X
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or managing creative contributors
• Proven project management skills with the ability to handle high-volume, fast-moving work
• Hands-on experience using AI-powered creative tools, including automated editing and NLP-based tools
• Strong editorial judgment and the ability to make thoughtful decisions about what to cut and how to cut it
• Solid understanding of social platform engagement drivers and content formats
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to give constructive feedback

Preferred Skills

• Experience in entertainment, media, or streaming content
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro
• Comfort working in a highly collaborative environment with publishing, strategy, product, and engineering partners
• Ability to build effective workflows and improve processes over time
• Experience supporting creative teams through coaching, training, or calibration

Horizontal is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued and respected. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and encourage applications from individuals who can contribute to a collaborative and inclusive culture.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $22 - $42 per hour based on qualifications and experience.