Social Media Photo & Video Editor

Vista Musical Instruments is an innovative, global collective of music-related brands dedicated to building meaningful products and experiences for the music community. Brands include MONO, Harmony, Heritage Guitars, Teisco, Swee Lee, Dawsons, and Manny’s. Vista Musical Instruments is headquartered in Singapore, with operations in the USA, UK, and APAC, and is a part of Caldecott Music Group.

Established in 1946 and headquartered in Singapore, Swee Lee is South East Asia's leading omni-channel musical instrument and lifestyle retailer and distributor. Committed to community and creativity, the brand's mission is to be the region's trusted house of music and expression. Swee Lee is known for curating immersive experiences at their cafes and Local store concepts, and matching customers with the products and services they need throughout their musical journey. With a legacy rooted in thoughtfulness, resourcefulness, and enthusiasm, Swee Lee embodies a passion for music that resonates across the region. Swee Lee is a part of Vista Musical Instruments and has locations in 5+ countries across South East Asia.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Social Media Photo & Video Editor to support our in-house social media content production across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. This is a remote role focused exclusively on post-production, working closely with the Social Media Content Specialist to execute and maintain Swee Lee's established visual and audio identity. 

You will not be required to ideate or shoot. Your responsibility is to take raw LOG footage and transform it into polished, on-brand content by strictly adhering to established editing, grading, audio, and graphic standards.

Responsibilities:

Video Editing

• Edit short-form social media content (Reels, product demos, artist content, promos, event recap).
• Follow established brand guidelines for:
  • Color grading.
  • Editing rhythm and pacing.
  • Audio mixing standards.
  • Text and graphic placement. 
• Maintain consistency in visual tone and post-production quality.
• Work from creative briefs, reference edits, and brand presets.
• Organise project files and maintain structured workflows.
• Deliver optimised exports for Instagram and other platforms.
• Manage revisions and versioning efficiently.
• Meet turnaround timelines in a fast-paced content environment.

Photo Editing 

• Edit product, artist, and event photography for social media and marketing use.
• Use Adobe Lightroom to colour correct and grade images according to brand guidelines.
• Maintain consistency in exposure, tone, white balance, and overall visual identity.
• Apply preset systems while knowing when to make manual refinements.
• Export optimised assets for digital platforms.

Requirements:

• Advanced proficiency in DaVinci Resolve Studio or Adobe Premiere Pro (8–9/10).
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Lightroom (8–9/10).
• Strong understanding of:
  • Professional colour correction and grading workflows.
  • Audio balancing and mixing for social media.
  • Typography hierarchy and on-screen graphic placement.
  • Platform-native pacing for Instagram and short-form video.
    
• Ability to replicate and maintain a predefined editing style.
• Strong time management and communication skills (remote collaboration).
• Reliable internet connection and hardware capable of handling high-resolution footage.
• 2–3 years of relevant editing experience (social-first content preferred).

Nice to Have:

• Basic motion graphics (After Effects or DaVinci’s Fusion).
• Experience working with music, instruments, or artist-related content.
• Understanding of rhythm-based cuts and music-driven edits.
• Familiarity with DaVinci Resolve PowerGrade / LUT-based workflows.

If you have a love for music, a drive for excellence, and a desire to make a difference in the world of marketing, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Swee Lee. To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant work samples.