Jr. Video Editor

About Saylor

Saylor is an entertainment-led creative agency built for brands that want to earn attention, not interrupt it. Founded by former Netflix and Disney marketers, we exist at the intersection of culture, storytelling, and strategy, bringing the sensibility of entertainment to brands ready to act less like advertisers and more like creators.

Saylor exists to help brands become the show - not the ad break. We watched agencies keep making ads in a world where people want to be entertained. We started Saylor to change that: To help brandsact like creators, not corporations. To think like publishers, not advertisers. To stop chasing attention, and start earning it. We’re a tight‐knit crew who collaborate without ego, stay curious, and always show up for one another. We foster a supportive space where diverse perspectives are celebrated, hierarchy never blocks great ideas, and everyone is empowered to jump in, solve problems, and push creative boundaries together.

Position Overview

Saylor seeks a motivated and trend-savvy Jr. Video Editor to support our creative team in executing engaging social media content. This role is designed for a developing creative who understands the mechanics of social platforms and is eager to bring brand concepts to life at the speed of online culture.

The ideal candidate is an emerging editor who knows their way around a timeline and has a growing understanding of social media nuances. You understand what piques an audience's interest and are ready to learn how to custom-create content for varying brand voices and styles.

About You

You live in the social media trenches and have a baseline understanding of the spectrum of social video, from lo-fi memes to polished assets. You understand the value of speed over perfection in a fast-moving social landscape, and thrive on taking direction and partnering with Social, Design, and Copy team members to execute creative that delights audiences. You possess a growth mindset and are enthusiastic about developing your editorial pacing and music selection skills.

Location and Salary

This is a full-time, exempt role with a salary range of $60,000-$80,000. This person must be LA-based and available to come into the Saylor office in Echo Park on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Day To Day Responsibilities:

• Edit clip pulls and simple social compilations featuring both standard and dynamic subtitles.
• Follow brand guidelines and identity to ensure all work meets Saylor’s quality standards.
• Stay up-to-date on social editing trends and reactively apply them to brand content.
• Build and maintain Premiere Pro project templates to ensure team efficiency.
• Support the team with quality control, framing for social, and basic asset management

Requirements:

• Proven experience editing for social media (vertical video), ideally within an agency or studio environment.
• Mastery of Adobe Premiere Pro and familiarity with tools like VLC, Lala.ai, and Topaz.
• A solid grasp of storytelling, pacing, and social-first video tactics.
• Strong attention to detail, specifically regarding caption QC and framing.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight, high-volume deadlines.
• An understanding of how audiences consume social media video in the current climate

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, health insurance, 401k, generous vacation, and great opportunities for growth within the company.

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Saylor is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.​​ Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.