Social Media Video Editor & Blender Specialist

We are seeking a highly creative and technically proficient Social Media Video Editor to join our fast-paced content team. The ideal candidate specializes in crafting high-impact, short-form video content specifically for social media platforms (e.g., TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Facebook). A critical requirement for this role is advanced proficiency with Blender, specifically for creating and integrating 3D elements, motion graphics, and visual effects into our social content. This role requires a strong understanding of current social media trends and the ability to turn raw footage into engaging shareable stories that drive brand awareness and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Social-First Editing: Edit and optimize short-form video content from raw footage for all major social media platforms, ensuring adherence to platform-specific aspect ratios, duration limits, and best practices.
• 3D Content Creation (Blender): Utilize Blender to design, model, texture, and animate custom 3D assets, motion graphics, visual effects, and scene elements to be integrated into video projects.
• Visual Storytelling: Apply expert knowledge of pacing, rhythm, visual composition, and sound design to create compelling narratives, even within short timeframes.
• Motion Graphics & VFX: Create dynamic titles, text overlays, lower-thirds, and visual effects using industry-standard tools (including Blender) to enhance video engagement.
• Brand Consistency: Ensure all video output aligns with the brand's style guide, tone of voice, and visual identity across all platforms.
• Trend Awareness: Stay up to date with the latest social media video trends, memes, music, and platform algorithm changes, proactively suggesting and implementing new content strategies.
• Post-Production Workflow: Manage and organize video files, project archives, and 3D assets efficiently. Perform color correction, sound mixing, and final file export.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the (Social Media Manager, Content Creators, Marketing Team and PPC team) to conceptualize video ideas, incorporate feedback, meet project deadlines, and create variations for the same content pieces.
• Repurposing Content: Strategically edit and repurpose long-form content (e.g., webinars, interviews, YouTube videos) into multiple "snackable" clips for social distribution.

• Experience: [2+] years of professional video editing experience, with a strong portfolio showcasing a specialization in social media video content.
• Blender Expertise (Mandatory): Advanced proficiency in Blender for 3D modeling, rendering, motion graphics, and visual effects integration. Ability to rapidly produce high-quality 3D assets.
• Software Proficiency: Expert knowledge of industry-standard editing software, particularly Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects.
• Social Platform Knowledge: In-depth understanding of what makes video content perform well on platforms like TikTok, Instagram (Reels), and YouTube (Shorts), including organic and paid content formats.
• Technical Skills: Strong skills in color grading, audio mixing, file compression, and exporting for optimal web and mobile performance.
• Soft Skills:
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a critical eye for quality control.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to take and implement constructive feedback.
• Creative problem-solver with a proactive, self-starting attitude.

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus)

• Experience with other 3D software or rendering engines.
• Familiarity with graphic design tools like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Basic videography skills (lighting, camera operation).
• Experience with performance analysis of social media video content.