Animation Editor Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Description

FUTURE OPENING JOB POSTING: NOT CURRENTLY HIRING. Please submit your resume and we will reach out as positions become available.

The Social First Videographer is responsible for creating compelling, platform-native video content designed specifically for organic social channels. This role requires hands-on experience filming with professional cameras (DSLR and/or mirrorless), iPhone photography/video, as well as strong post-production and editing skills for short-form social video. The ideal candidate understands how to capture high-quality footage, edit with intention, and adapt creative concepts to the nuances of each social platform-while maintaining brand integrity and creative quality. This role collaborates closely with Social Media, Creative, and Production teams to bring timely, engaging content to life.

Responsibilities

• Ideate, shoot, and edit vertically shot short-form video content specifically designed for organic social media channels
• Collaborate with Social Media and Creative teams to develop content ideas rooted in strategy, trends, and platform behavior
• Assist in the direction and production of social-first video and photography shoots
• Translate briefs, scripts, concepts, and inspiration into engaging short-form video executions
• Edit digital footage with a strong focus on retention, pacing, and engagement in the first few seconds
• Incorporate music, text overlays, graphics, captions, voiceover, and special effects to enhance social video performance
• Adapt and optimize video content for multiple platforms, formats, and aspect ratios
• Engage with stakeholders throughout concepting, production, and post-production phases
• Spend time understanding clients, their brands, audiences, and social media goals
• Maintain a big-picture outlook while executing efficiently against client and platform needs
• Research social trends, audio, formats, and creator styles to inform content development
• Contribute ideas, trends, and examples to an inspiration repository for internal teams and client reference
• Support department growth by identifying new tools, workflows, and social video opportunities
• Represent the agency professionally when working with clients, partners, or collaborators
• Continuously evolve editing techniques and creative approaches to keep content fresh, relevant, and effective

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Videographer / Video Editor with a portfolio showcasing short-form, social-first video work
• Experience using a DSLR and/or mirrorless camera, as well as mobile capture, to produce high-quality video footage
• Experience with video production and post-production processes, including editing, color correction, and music selection for short-form content
• Working knowledge of basic lighting best practices, with experience lighting for lifestyle, social-first, and on-the-fly shoots
• Knowledge and experience shooting and editing short-form, organic social media video content
• Strong understanding of platform-specific formats, best practices, and trends (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, etc.)
• Familiarity with color grading and color correction to create consistent tones or styles across social video series
• Strong design skills and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop; familiarity with CapCut or similar tools and animation is a plus)
• A passion for staying up-to-date with emerging social trends, creator culture, and platform updates
• Excellent communication skills to articulate creative ideas internally and collaborate effectively across teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, productivity-focused, and deadline-driven environment
• Efficient time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and quick turnarounds
• A self-starter personality with attention to detail, curiosity, and comfort asking questions
• Proactively identifies content opportunities, trends, and cultural moments relevant to client brands
• Strong collaboration skills with copywriters, social media managers, designers, and producers
• In-depth understanding of pacing, timing, hooks, and continuity in short-form video editing
• Possess a creative mindset with strong storytelling instincts, even within tight time and format constraints