Social Media Editor - Contractor

CrossFit is looking to hire a Social Media Editor contractor for six (6) months.

We are looking for a highly creative and skilled Social Media Video Editor Contractor to join our social media team to produce platform-optimized video content for our social media channels. You will be responsible for editing and adapting footage into engaging, dynamic short-form videos for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, X, and Facebook, supporting storytelling across the CrossFit ecosystem. In addition to organic content, this role will also be responsible for creating short-form assets tailored for paid social media advertising (e.g., Meta ads, YouTube pre-rolls, TikTok ads). While you won’t be running or monitoring the campaigns themselves, you’ll work closely with marketing stakeholders to design high-performing creative assets optimized for ad performance.

This role requires a deep understanding of social trends, storytelling, CrossFit, and platform-specific best practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Edit and deliver high-impact short-form video content daily/weekly for social media platforms.

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Create engaging short-form video assets specifically designed for use in paid social media advertising.

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Collaborate with producers, shooters, and strategists to develop creative concepts.

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Curate and repurpose existing footage (competition, training, interviews, community stories) into fresh, socially optimized edits.

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Maintain consistency in tone, style, and brand across all CrossFit verticals.

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Apply graphics, captions, sound design, and effects that elevate engagement.

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Keep a pulse on social trends and integrate timely, relevant storytelling.

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Balance fast turnaround times with high production value.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

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Bachelor’s degree in Film/Media Production, Communications, or a related field.

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2–4 years of experience editing short-form digital video for brands or media outlets.

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Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro (or similar NLEs); After Effects a plus.

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Deep knowledge of Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook Video formats.

Ability to distill stories quickly and creatively for social audiences.

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Strong sense of pacing, music selection, and narrative clarity.

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Comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, remote but collaborative environment.