Social Video Editor/Producer, InStyle

New York, USA (On-site)

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Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive social-first video editing for rapid-response trends and long-form storytelling in fashion/beauty.

  • Own end-to-end edits from ingest to final delivery in 9:16, 4:5, and 1:1 formats.
  • Must-have: 2+ years editing social video with a strong engagement and views portfolio and expert Premiere Pro.
  • Standout: Adds editorial value with pacing, hooks, and sound design to feel human and relatable.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Dual-Track Editing: Manage a daily workflow that alternates between rapid-response social trending moments and long-lead narrative storytelling.
  • Creative Initiative: Go beyond the provided footage. You are expected to add editorial value through pacing, music selection, and visual "hooks" that make fashion and beauty feel accessible and conversational.
  • Autonomous Workflow: Work with minimal direction to take projects from raw ingest to final delivery. You should be able to interpret a brief and execute a final cut that hits the mark the first time.
  • Priority Management: Successfully juggle multiple, competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment where schedules shift based on the news cycle and celebrity events.
  • Authentic Storytelling: Your edits should prioritize real, human moments and sharp commentary over high-gloss artifice.
  • Technical Optimization: Deliver polished exports optimized for 9:16, 4:5, and 1:1 ratios, ensuring framing and text placement are perfect for each platform.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience editing social-first video content with a portfolio that shows high engagement and views.
  • Expert-level in Adobe Premiere Pro is required: You must be fast, organized, and technically efficient in the timeline.
  • Editorial Judgment: A strong sense of what makes a "moment." You know how to find the most relatable, authentic clip in a sea of raw footage and build a narrative around it.
  • Visual Creativity: Proficiency in basic motion graphics, text overlays, and sound design to enhance the viewer experience without over-producing.
  • High-Volume Background: Experience working in a digital media or agency environment where you are expected to deliver high-quality work on a tight turnaround.
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People Inc. (formerly Dotdash Meredith) is the largest digital and print publisher in America. More than 175 million people trust us each month to help them find inspiration, make decisions, and take action. People Inc.'s more than 40 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Allrecipes, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living. People Inc. is based in New York City and is an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IAC).

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