Social Video Editor

Job Description

Social Video Editor (Freelance)

Responsibilities:
• Manage the daily output of E! News video content on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, etc.
• Create, collect, and (when necessary) edit assets for each project
• Reach out for photo/video clearance, as needed
• Identify newsy or shareable soundbites from new and archive footage
• Partner with E! News's Social Media Director to develop and grow fan engagement strategies
• Identify viral and emerging stories/trends. Provide insight for clever angles, second beats and shareable headlines.
• Keep up to date on industry trends/productions methods/social strategies
• Assists with major initiatives as well as day-to-day news operations
• Juggle multiple projects and shows with parallel timelines
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ year of experience working in social media/digital content
• Demonstrable experience identifying shareable/viral content: pop culture expert fluent in what's trending and always plugged in to latest conversations
• Excellent writing skills and a sharp wit - quick with a brand-appropriate Twitter copy or pop culturally relevant Instagram caption that aligns with the E! News voice
• Ability to abide by and enforce E!'s social media brand guidelines
• Experience with SocialFlow, Dash Hudson plus thorough understanding of Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/TikTok insights preferred

Desired Characteristics

Desired Characteristics:
• Effective communication skills and experience working across multiple departments
• Excellent organization and time management skills with initiative
• A blend of collaborative skills as well as being an independent self-starter
• Flexible and has ability to shift gears quickly between multiple campaigns and projects managed.
• Ability to create and maintain positive, productive relationships with both internal and external groups
• Cool under pressure and a pleasant while professional demeanor, both in the office and when interacting with talent for celebrity social activations on-location when assigned
• A good eye for content composition, either self-generated/created or professionally sourced
• Possess working knowledge of basic video editing functions
• Love of pop culture and all things entertainment news

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d91m37-13-58-112-1-42 in your application.