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The Role
Produce high-impact short-form videos and motion graphics for F&B brands: edit platform-optimized Reels/TikToks/Shorts, craft hooks/pacing/captions, design static/animated assets, adapt creatives across platforms, research trends, pitch concepts, iterate from performance data, and collaborate with marketers while managing multiple projects on a 40-hour remote ET schedule.
Summary Generated by Built In
About the Client
A fast-growing U.S.-based growth marketing studio partnering with emerging and established food and beverage brands. They drive measurable growth through social-led creative, paid media, and content that converts across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, websites, and in-store. The team is collaborative, data-informed, and trend-obsessed, blending brand storytelling with performance creative.
Why does this role exist?
This role exists to scale the studio’s creative capacity across multiple F&B brands by producing high-impact short-form videos and motion graphics that drive organic engagement and paid performance. You will translate promotions, launches, and campaign strategies into platform-native, on-brand visuals while rapidly iterating from performance data and trend insights. As client demand grows, this role ensures a steady pipeline of thumb-stopping creative that reflects U.S. social trends, humor, and culture.
The Impact you’ll make
Short-form Video Production (Reels/TikTok/Shorts)
- Edit raw food, drink, and lifestyle footage into engaging, platform-optimized videos
- Craft hooks, pacing, captions, and CTAs aligned with trending formats and brand voice
- Deliver motion graphics to enhance storytelling without overpowering live-action footage
Creative Ideation and Trend Adaptation
- Proactively research U.S. social trends, memes, and audio—and adapt them for F&B
- Pitch content concepts and storyboards for launches, promos, and evergreen content
- Translate reference content and competitor insights into brand-appropriate ideas
Cross-Platform Design and Asset Adaptation
- Design static and animated assets for social, websites, paid ads, and in-store
- Repurpose creatives for organic and paid placements with correct specs and variants
- Maintain brand guidelines while exploring fresh visual directions
Collaboration and Performance Iteration
- Partner with growth marketers to align creatives to campaign goals and audiences
- Iterate quickly based on performance feedback, retention metrics, and qualitative signals
- Communicate progress, blockers, and timelines proactively and transparently
Project and Workflow Management
- Manage multiple brands/projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
- Use templates and platform-native tools for speed without sacrificing quality
- Leverage AI creative tools to accelerate editing, captioning, and cutdowns
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required:
- 3–5+ years in social-focused video editing/motion graphics with a portfolio of real, shot footage edited into Reels/TikTok/Shorts for clients/companies
- Strong track record creating organic social content (not just ads), ideally for F&B—or portfolio clearly aligned with F&B style and storytelling
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator) plus CapCut/Final Cut Pro/DaVinci Resolve
- Demonstrated fluency in U.S. short-form trends, memes, humor, and best practices across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
- Excellent, upbeat, and articulate communication with reliable availability to work 9–5 ET or 10–6 ET, 40 hours/week
WFH Set-Up:
- Computer with at least 8GB RAM, an Intel i5 core processor/AMD Ryzen 5 Processor and up.
- Internet speed of at least 40MBPS
- Headset with an extended mic that has noise cancellation and a webcam
- Back-up computer and internet connection
- Quiet, dedicated workspace at home
Your Superpowers:
- Technical: Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator; CapCut/Final Cut/DaVinci Resolve; Canva; platform-native tools (IG/TikTok/YouTube); basic color, sound, and motion design; AI tools for creative acceleration
- Creative: Short-form storytelling, hook writing, pacing, typography/layout, transitions, and on-brand motion graphics
- Strategic: Ability to adapt trends to brand goals, interpret performance data into actionable iterations, and tailor content to organic vs. paid objectives
- Personal: Proactive, upbeat, collaborative, and highly articulate; meticulous attention to detail; transparent communicator who flags risks early and integrates feedback quickly
You should apply if...
- You live and breathe Reels/TikTok culture and can clearly explain your process for spotting trends and turning them into on-brand, high-engagement content
- You thrive in fast-paced, multi-brand environments and enjoy collaborating with marketers to hit performance goals
- You’re excited by F&B storytelling—capturing craveable moments, textures, and lifestyle—and can balance creativity with data-led iteration
- You’re accountable, receptive to feedback, and confident presenting creative rationale to non-design stakeholders
What to expect...
Work Setup:
- Remote position
- Must have a reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace
- Required to provide own computer with Intel Core i5 or something similar or higher operating system
Working Hours:
- 40 hours per week
- 9AM –5PM Eastern Time or 10 AM–6 PM Eastern Time
Compensation:
- $9 per hour
- No benefits package included
Benefits
About
Magic has connected top remote talent with fast-growing businesses for over 10 years.Founded in San Francisco in 2015, we now have thousands of remote workers around the world. Magic is backed by Sequoia Capital and Y Combinator.
Skills Required
- 3-5+ years social-focused video editing and motion graphics with portfolio of real, shot footage edited into Reels/TikTok/Shorts
- Proven track record creating organic social content (ideally F&B or clearly aligned portfolio)
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Proficiency with CapCut, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve
- Fluency in U.S. short-form trends, memes, audio, and best practices across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
- Excellent, upbeat, articulate communication and reliable availability to work 9AM-5PM ET or 10AM-6PM ET, 40 hours/week
- Computer with at least 8GB RAM and Intel i5/AMD Ryzen 5 or better (must provide own computer)
- Internet speed of at least 40MBPS; reliable connection with backup internet and backup computer
- Headset with noise-cancelling mic and webcam; quiet, dedicated home workspace
- Ability to manage multiple brands/projects, meet deadlines, and iterate quickly from performance data
- Familiarity with Canva and platform-native tools for IG/TikTok/YouTube; experience using AI tools to accelerate editing
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The Company
What We Do
Magic is a frictionless way to plug in thoroughly vetted, cost-effective remote workers, to help scale your key business functions. Through a combination of automation and active work, we tap into our network of vetted remote workers who handle tasks from virtual assistance and customer service to sales lead generation and scheduling across various team members—like magic.
