Social Content Editor

Social Content Editor
About Us

Dude Perfect isn't just a You Tube channel, we're a global sports and entertainment powerhouse. We operate at the absolute peak of digital engagement, with follower growth and view counts that consistently outpace the most iconic sports franchises on earth. From legendary trick shots to massive live tours, we're in the business of delivering unforgettable moments to a community of over 100 million followers worldwide.

We don't just follow the cultural conversation; we drive it. We're currently building a world class social media team to redefine what an iconic digital presence looks like.

We're looking for the absolute best storytellers in the game: digital natives who are obsessed with creator culture, live for the rush of a viral hook, and have the creative guts to help us build the next era of Dude Perfect across every platform.

If you want to cook the most engaging content with the coolest people for one of the biggest sports and lifestyle brands on the planet... all out of one of the greatest HQs in the world, you're in the right place. LET'S GO!
Position Overview

Dude Perfect is looking for a Social Content Editor to serve as a critical creative engine for our brand partnerships and overall digital presence. This is a role for a pure-play editor who lives at the intersection of high-end VFX and viral short-form strategy. We need an elite editor who is genuinely obsessed with social media and has a passion for crafting content specifically for the vertical frame.

You'll be responsible for turning sponsored integrations into masterpieces, innovating how we hype new releases, and breathing new life into our historical archives for the Tik Tok and Reels era.

You specialize in transforming both vertical & horizontal footage into platform-native 9x16 masterpieces that satisfy our global brand partners while keeping the DP audience engaged & excited. You've spent time in the trenches with top-tier creators, agencies, or pro sports teams, and you know how to maintain an elite level of visual polish under tight deadlines.
Who You Are

• A vertical and short form editing specialist who deeply understands the trends, pacing, and storytelling required for platform-native success.
• A technical creative who thrives on bringing long-form cinematic content to a vertical, rapid-fire format.
• A master of pacing and emotional beats, able to craft a full, engaging story in under a minute.
• A proactive collaborator who works seamlessly with the Social Media and Post Production teams from ideation to final publishing.
• A self-starter who owns the editing workflow and revision process with impeccable organizational skills.

What You'll Do

• Lead the editing and development of high-impact vertical videos (Tik Tok, Shorts, Reels) cut from our main channel's 16x9 footage.
• Transform and repurpose long-form content, applying a social-first lens to pacing, structure, graphics, and sound design.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Social Media on content ideation, discovery, development, and execution of new and evergreen social franchises.
• Manage the full editing workflow for social content, from rough cut through final polish, ensuring consistent, high-quality output on a weekly schedule.
• Design and implement motion graphics, VFX, and text overlays native to each social platform to amplify engagement and polish.
• Own the revision and feedback cycle from the Director of Social Media and VP of Post Production, implementing changes with speed and precision.
• Maintain the creative bar by constantly pushing your edits to be more dynamic, more engaging, and more reflective of the "Dude Perfect" brand identity.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of proven experience editing high-impact social-first content for entertainment brands (You Tube, Tik Tok, or similar highly preferred).
• Deep expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro for advanced editing, creating and editing with multi-cam sequences, color grading, and sound mixing.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe After Effects for motion graphics, VFX implementation, screen replacements, and other visual enhancements.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively bring 16x9 content to a vertical 9x16 format, working through advanced editing timelines and ensuring cinematic quality is maintained.
• A strong portfolio showcasing your ability to tell engaging stories quickly and apply social-specific editing techniques.
• Impeccable organizational skills and experience managing multiple, fast-paced projects under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional sense of comedic timing, pacing, and emotional storytelling.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Photoshop for creating custom thumbnails or visual assets.
• Videography and shooting skills (camera operation, lighting, sound) is a massive plus.
• Familiarity with collaborative tools like Frame.io, Slack, or Google Workspace.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match eligible
• Paid time off & holidays (+ signature DP winter break in December)
• Unique access to Dude Perfect…