Associate Video Editor, Social
Sephora is a beauty company focused on inclusivity and empowerment. They are seeking an Associate Video Editor for Social Production to transform raw footage into engaging video content for social media platforms, while collaborating with team members to align with campaign objectives.
Responsibilities
- Edit and assemble raw video footage into polished, engaging, and on-trend content optimized for various social media platforms (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, etc.), demonstrating a keen understanding of platform nuances and audience preferences
- Apply basic retouching techniques to enhance the visual appeal of videos, ensuring high-quality presentation of products and talent
- Incorporate existing motion graphics and visual elements to create visually dynamic and captivating video content, contributing fresh ideas for visual storytelling
- Cross-functionally contribute compelling narratives that align with Sephora's brand voice and resonate with our target audience on social media, bringing an intuitive understanding of viral content and emerging trends
- Proactively stay up to date with the latest social media trends, video editing techniques, and platform-specific best practices, actively experimenting with new video formats, features, and editing approaches to push creative boundaries and drive engagement
- Work closely with Social Content Leads, Social Producers, and other team members to align video content with campaign objectives and brand strategies, while optimizing content for different platforms considering specific aspect ratios, resolutions, and formatting requirements
Skills
- 1-2 years of relevant experience in video editing, with a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in social video creation through projects, personal content, internships, or freelance work that demonstrates a strong grasp of social video aesthetics and trends
- Proficiency or strong familiarity with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and/or similar tools, plus experience with creating and implementing special effects and motion graphics
- Deep intuitive understanding of current social media platforms (e.g., TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts) and their content ecosystems, with a proven ability to identify and interpret emerging trends
- Natural talent for creative storytelling with strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines, with experience using tools such as One Drive, Monday, Smartsheet, and Frame.io
- Bilingual in Spanish, preferred but not required
Benefits
- Health. Choose a healthcare plan to fit you and your family’s needs with medical, dental, and vision coverage. Sephora also fully covers our employees’ disability and life insurance.
- Wealth. We offer a competitive 401k with 4% match as well as FSA and HSA programs. We also offer a Student Debt Retirement plan, where your student loan payments qualify to earn the 401k match from Sephora.
- Balance. You’ll be empowered to find the perfect blend of work/life balance that actually works for you with PTO, flexibility, protected leave, and more.
- Growth. Career growth is built into every role, with access to training, development, and tuition reimbursement.
- Perks. Think you’ve tried it all? Enjoy a 30% discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities for free product or “gratis,” and flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products.
- Support. Join a team that truly cares – with free mental health and financial coaching resources with 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse. Plus, volunteer and donation matching.
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