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Associate Editor

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listing for: Create Music Group
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-14
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 18.5 - 20.5 USD Hourly USD 18.50 20.50 HOUR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Flighthouse is a Gen Z media company and creative agency shaping internet culture in real time. With a network that reaches hundreds of millions across social platforms, we specialize in creating content that is platform-native, culturally fluent, and built to perform.

We partner with the world’s leading entertainment studios, streamers, and consumer brands, including Paramount Pictures, Amazon MGM Studios, Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, and more, to develop and produce social-first campaigns that break through. From original IP to branded content, our work lives at the intersection of storytelling, creators, and internet trends.

At our core, Flighthouse is built by people who understand the internet: how it moves, what resonates, and how to turn ideas into moments that audiences actually care about.

Job Summary

As an Associate Editor
, you’ll support the post-production team by editing social-first video content that feels native to Gen Z platforms. You’ll work closely with Producers, Editors, and Designers to turn raw footage into polished, scroll-stopping edits that align with creative direction and client goals.

This role is ideal for an early-career editor who’s hungry to learn, highly detail-oriented, and excited to grow quickly in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Responsibilities
  • Edit social-first video content for Tik Tok, Instagram Reels, and You Tube Shorts.
  • Execute creative direction and notes from Producers, Editors, and Creative Leads.
  • Apply basic color correction, audio balancing, captions, and finishing touches.
  • Turn notes quickly and accurately while maintaining version control.
  • Maintain organized project files, exports, and delivery structures.
  • Collaborate with producers and account teams to ensure smooth handoffs.
  • Stay up to date on social trends, editing styles, and Gen Z content formats.
  • Assist with post-production troubleshooting and workflow improvements.
  • Participate in monthly trainings with the Production Manager to go over Adobe Suite organization best practices.
  • Create a monthly audit presentation on key editing trend findings, and recommend ways to incorporate into future creative assets.
  • Continue to grow in capabilities by enrolling in internet-based creative classes, identified by your manager, paid for by Fighthouse.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • 1-2+ years of editing experience (professional, freelance , or academic).
  • Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
  • Familiarity with Tik Tok and short-form storytelling conventions.
  • Strong sense of pacing, rhythm, and comedic timing.
  • Organized, communicative, and able to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Interest in entertainment, film, television, and internet culture.
  • After Effects, Photoshop, or Cap Cut experience is a plus.
  • Portfolio or reel required (social-first work preferred).
Pay Scale
  • $18.50- $20.50 USD per hour
  • The final compensation within this range will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and overall fit for the role.

Position Requirements

10+ Years work experience
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