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Branded Content Editor Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Cinematographer / Editor

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$85K - $120K/yr

Cinematographer / Editor $85,000 - $120,000 (Based on Experience) THE BRAND AMP The Brand Amp is an ... content that supports integrated marketing campaigns, social media initiatives, branded ...

Cinematographer / Editor $85,000 - $120,000 (Based on Experience) THE BRAND AMP The Brand Amp is an ... content that supports integrated marketing campaigns, social media initiatives, branded ...

What You'll Do * Own Assistant Editing workflows from ingest through delivery and archive ... Digital, social, advertising, or branded content experience is a plus Note: For remote work ...

What You'll Do * Own Assistant Editing workflows from ingest through delivery and archive ... Digital, social, advertising, or branded content experience is a plus Note: For remote work ...

... editing, finishing, and final delivery. * Shoot and Edit Independently: Operate compact camera or ... About You The essentials: * 5+ years of hands-on experience creating social video, branded content ...

Stay current with social media trends, editing styles, formats, sounds, and platform best practices ... A strong portfolio of short-form videos, long-form videos, or branded content. * Demonstrated ...

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Content Studio Lead

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$160 - $180/hr

... editors, and specialist contractors while remaining close enough to the work to maintain a high ... branded content. * Strong judgment about when content needs more polish and when added production ...

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About You The essentials: * 5+ years of hands-on experience creating social video, branded content ... Advanced proficiency in editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or an equivalent platform, with ...

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How much do branded content editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for branded content editor in California is $35.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.07 and $41.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a branded content editor?

Branded Content Editors are professionals who create, curate, and oversee the production of content that is sponsored by or created in partnership with brands. Their main goal is to blend marketing objectives with editorial integrity, ensuring that the content is engaging for the audience while aligning with the brand's messaging. They work closely with both editorial teams and advertisers to develop stories, videos, or social media posts that resonate with readers without feeling overly promotional. Branded Content Editors also play a key role in strategizing content distribution and measuring its effectiveness.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a branded content editor?

To thrive as a Branded Content Editor, you need strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, along with a background in journalism, marketing, or communications. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), SEO tools, and analytics platforms is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and internal teams are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure the production of high-quality, engaging content that aligns with brand objectives and resonates with target audiences.

What are some common challenges branded content editors face when balancing client expectations with editorial integrity?

Branded Content Editors often navigate the delicate balance between meeting a client's marketing objectives and maintaining the publication's editorial standards. A key challenge is ensuring that sponsored content aligns with the brand’s voice without compromising authenticity or reader trust. Editors must also manage tight deadlines and coordinate feedback from multiple stakeholders, including clients, writers, and legal teams. Clear communication, creative problem-solving, and a deep understanding of both editorial and brand priorities are essential for success in this role.

What is the difference between Branded Content Editor vs Content Writer?

AspectBranded Content EditorContent Writer
Primary FocusCreating and editing branded content that aligns with marketing strategiesProducing various written content for different purposes
Skills & CredentialsEditing, branding, marketing knowledge, strong writing skillsWriting, research, SEO, basic editing
Work EnvironmentMarketing teams, media agencies, digital platformsPublishing houses, online platforms, freelance

While both roles involve writing, the Branded Content Editor specializes in crafting and refining content that promotes brands and aligns with marketing goals. Content Writers focus on producing a wide range of written materials without necessarily emphasizing branding or marketing strategies. The roles often overlap, but the Branded Content Editor typically requires a deeper understanding of branding and marketing principles.

Are branded content editors in demand?

Branded content editors are in demand as companies increasingly focus on content marketing to engage audiences and build brand awareness. They are often required to have strong writing, editing skills, and familiarity with digital platforms and analytics tools. The role's demand is expected to grow with the expansion of digital advertising and content strategies.

What is the average salary of a branded content editor?

The average salary for a branded content editor in the United States typically ranges from $50,000 to $80,000 per year, depending on experience, location, and the size of the company. Professionals with strong writing, editing skills, and familiarity with digital platforms may earn higher salaries, especially in competitive markets.

What job categories do people searching Branded Content Editor jobs in California look for?

The top searched job categories for Branded Content Editor jobs in California are:

Infographic showing various Branded Content Editor job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 68% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 71% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,020 per year, or $35.6 per hour.

LN Media & Sponsorship || Video Editor

Livenation

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Job Summary:

WHO ARE WE?

Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

WHO ARE YOU?

Passionate and driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward-thinking, and collaborative. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you, please read on!

THE JOB

The Live Nation Content Studio is looking for a full-time Video Editor to lead the editorial vision for custom branded content programs, corporate initiatives, and original series for Setlist.fm. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that requires juggling multiple projects. While this role primarily involves video editing, the ideal candidate will be comfortable with creative producing, post-production supervision, and quality control.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

  • Act as lead editor for:

    • Client-facing pitch materials

    • Promotional/marketing content for sponsorship clients and artists

    • Interview-based editorial pieces for Setlist.fm

    • Live Nation corporate videos for b2b, internal, and public use

  • Provide occasional on-set creative producer support for:

    • Video shoots at music festivals, concert events or other remote locations (travel required)

    • LA-based shoots with a focus on in-studio interviews for Setlist.fm

  • Supervise edits for Setlist.fm shows, including:

    • Checking in with project leads, CDs and editors to ensure timelines are followed

    • Providing creative feedback alongside the project leads

    • Reviewing cuts for quality control

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Uphold and inform best practices for editing and the post-production process from a creative and technical perspective.

  • Collaborate with project leads, producers, editors, motion designers, audio specialists, colorists, internal stakeholders, clients, and artists on various projects.

  • Adhere to and enhance the creative direction and goals set by project leads and clients.

  • Anticipate challenges and develop smart, efficient solutions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent

  • Minimum of 5 years experience editing and producing digital or video content, ideally in music, entertainment or branded storytelling

  • Proven track record of delivering standout creative in collaboration with brands, agencies, talent, or media platforms

  • Deep understanding of video production workflows including scripting, shooting, post, VFX, and delivery

  • Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to manage clients, creatives, and cross-functional teams

  • Experience managing multiple large-scale projects with competing deadlines

  • Proficiency with creative and production tools (Google Workspace, Keynote)

  • Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud software including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Audition.

  • Solid understanding of video and audio formats, codecs, and file management

  • Basic knowledge of conforming media for mixing audio and coloring footage, specifically with ProTools and Da Vinci Resolve

  • A passion for storytelling, visual creativity, and cultural relevance

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

BENEFITS & PERKS

Our motto is 'Taking Care of Our Own' through 6 pillars of benefits:

HEALTH: Medical, Vision and Dental benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

YOURSELF: Generous paid time off policy including paid holidays, sick time and paid days off for your birthday, Free concert tickets

WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, Stock Program

FAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, infertility support

CAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings

OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.


Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case by case basis.

HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
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The expected compensation for this position is: $75,000.

** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.


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