Associate Video Editor - TikTok

Flighthouse, a CMG Company, is a leading digital entertainment brand that pioneers innovative content for the next generation. As a powerhouse in the digital media landscape, Flighthouse leverages its extensive network on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to amplify and define culture. Our influencer marketing team is crucial in forging connections that resonate deeply with our audiences, ensuring that every campaign we execute not only reaches but also engages and inspires millions.

Job Summary

As an Associate Editor at Flighthouse, you’ll help bring bold creative ideas to life through editing and post-production. You’ll edit short-form social content — primarily TikToks and Reels — that aligns with platform trends, creative direction, and client goals. Working closely with producers, designers, and creative leads, you’ll transform raw footage into highly shareable, platform-native video content that feels authentically Flighthouse.

This role is ideal for a motivated, early-career editor who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and wants to grow quickly in the world of social-first entertainment. You’ll develop your craft while editing content that shapes how Gen Z connects with movies, shows, and brands online.

Responsibilities

• Edit and deliver short-form video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts that aligns with brand and client goals.
• Execute creative direction from producers and brand managers while maintaining a distinct editorial voice and attention to detail.
• Apply color correction, audio balancing, and finishing touches to ensure polished final exports.
• Incorporate notes quickly and thoughtfully, offering creative alternatives where helpful.
• Stay organized across multiple projects, managing version control, file structures, and delivery schedules within Flighthouse’s established production workflow.
• Collaborate closely with producers and account managers to ensure efficient communication and smooth handoffs.
• Stay current on entertainment, pop culture, and editing trends shaping TikTok and Gen Z storytelling
• Troubleshoot post-production challenges and recommend workflow improvements.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications 

• Must submit a portfolio or reel showcasing previous short-form or social editing work
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and familiarity with post-production workflows.
• Familiarity with After Effects and Photoshop is a plus.
• Strong storytelling instincts with a feel for comedic timing, pacing, and rhythm native to TikTok.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and self-manage.
• Passion for film, television, and entertainment culture, with an understanding of what excites audiences online.
• Broad understanding of what performs on social media, with the ability to adapt your editing style across a range of content — from UGC and lo-fi formats to more polished, high-production pieces.

Pay Scale

• $ 19.23 - $22.00/ per hour 
• The final compensation within this range will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and overall fit for the role.