Video and Content Editor

Chicago, IL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive rapid, platform-native video edits for gaming content across mobile-first formats with strong hooks and clear storytelling.

  • Must-have: Extensive experience editing for TikTok/IG Reels/YouTube Shorts with a proven portfolio.
  • Standout: Demonstrated ability to scale edits quickly while preserving brand voice and storytelling.
  • Strong emphasis on reflecting gaming culture and platform-native humor in edits.

Job Description

Drive rapid, platform-native video edits for gaming content across mobile-first formats with strong hooks and clear storytelling.

  • Edit high-volume platform-native videos with speed and precision, maintaining quality and brand voice.
  • Produce mobile-first cuts (9:16, 4:5, 1:1) with strong hooks in the first seconds.
  • Turn live streams, gameplay, and sponsor moments into short-form highlights and longer-form cuts as needed.
  • Collaborate with the Content, Insights & Planning Manager to test hooks, formats, captions, and thumbnails using performance data.
  • Treat analytics as creative feedback and adjust edit style based on watch-time, replay rates, or sentiment.
  • Foster a culture of constant, low-friction experimentation to improve assets rather than chasing a single hero.
  • Stay plugged into gaming culture and platform-native humor to reflect it in edits.
  • Ensure authentic presence on each platform and region while protecting the SteelSeries brand voice.
  • Build and maintain a library of templates, color presets, motion graphics, SFX, and music beds.
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SteelSeries

4.2 Glassdoor

SteelSeries is a global leader in the gaming and esports industry, which is made up of billions of gamers around the world who all need and want only the best gaming equipment. We make the most award-winning, cutting-edge products to help gamers play like the pros. Esports pros have won the most money using SteelSeries gear. For us it’s all about cutting through all the flash and hype to meet the real needs of gamers. Whether its on a console, PC, or your mobile phone, your path to gaming glory requires the best products from a company that has believed in esports and gaming from the very beginning.From creating the first mechanical gaming keyboard, to the first dedicated gaming headset, to sponsoring the most successful E-Sports teams in history, gaming is in our DNA.

Founded in 2001
Chicago, Illinois, USA
391 employees (106 in marketing)
90% recommend to a friend
96% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.8M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$15.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
54.9%
Direct
40%
Referral
3.3%
Social
1.3%
Paid
0.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~391

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
66 (17% of company)
Median Career Experience
14 years
Median Tenure
5.2 years

Funding

Last Raise
Series Unknown, 14 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2012
    Series Unknown

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