Junior Video Editor

Department: Creative (9

Rooftops Studio)
Reports To: Senior Video Producer
Location: Hilton Head

Position Summary

The Junior Video Editor is responsible for editing engaging video content for 9

Rooftops and our clients across digital, social, and marketing channels. This role supports all phases of the post-production process, working closely with producers, creative teams, and designers to create compelling content optimized for today's social platforms. The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and passionate about storytelling through video.

• Edit short-form and long-form video content for social media, digital campaigns, websites, and client marketing initiatives.
• Create basic motion graphics, titles, captions, and animations using Adobe After Effects.
• Format and optimize content for platforms including Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook, Linked In, You Tube, and emerging social channels.
• Assist with organizing, ingesting, and managing raw footage and project assets.
• Select and assemble footage to tell compelling stories while maintaining brand standards.
• Edit audio, music, and sound effects to produce polished final videos.
• Collaborate with producers, creative directors, designers, and account teams to execute creative concepts.
• Stay current on social media trends, platform specifications, and video best practices.
• Source stock footage, music, and graphics as needed.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Participate in creative brainstorming and contribute ideas for social-first content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Film, Video Production, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1-3 years of professional video editing experience (agency experience is a plus).
• Experience creating content for social media platforms.
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Working knowledge of Photoshop and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Understanding of video codecs, compression, exporting, and platform specifications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to receive feedback and continuously improve creative work.
• Experience operating in a Mac environment preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience shooting video content for social media.
• Basic color correction and audio mixing skills.
• Familiarity with DaVinci Resolve is a plus.
• Knowledge of current social media trends, creators, and best practices.
• Portfolio demonstrating video editing and social content work.

Success in This Role

The ideal candidate is:

• Creative and eager to learn.
• Organized and dependable.
• Collaborative and open to feedback.
• Passionate about social media and digital storytelling.
• Able to balance creativity with deadlines and client expectations.