Social Video Editor​/Producer, InStyle

Social Video Editor/Producer | In Style

InStyle is seeking a Social Video Editor/Producer for our social platforms. We are looking for a high-volume editor who can seamlessly toggle between "quick-turn" social clips and high-touch, narrative-driven short-form series.

This role requires a self-starter who can navigate multiple, competing priorities with minimal direction. We aren’t looking for someone to simply follow a storyboard; you are expected to bring your own creative vision to the timeline to elevate raw assets into high-performing content with a proven, demonstrable track record of social success.

• Hourly Rate: $55/hr
• Hours:
  
  40 hours per week
• Schedule:
  
  Hybrid (3 days in office, on-site (NYC))
• Location:
  
  People Inc. NYC Office, 225 Liberty Street
• Duration:
  May 4 – Sept 30, 2026 (Potential for extension)

• Dual-Track Editing:
  Manage a daily workflow that alternates between rapid-response social trending moments and long-lead narrative storytelling.
• Creative Initiative:
  Go beyond the provided footage. You are expected to add editorial value through pacing, music selection, and visual "hooks" that make fashion and beauty feel accessible and conversational.
• Autonomous Workflow:
  Work with minimal direction to take projects from raw ingest to final delivery. You should be able to interpret a brief and execute a final cut that hits the mark the first time.
• Priority Management:
  Successfully juggle multiple, competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment where schedules shift based on the news cycle and celebrity events.
• Authentic Storytelling:
  Your edits should prioritize real, human moments and sharp commentary over high-gloss artifice.
• Technical Optimization:
  Deliver polished exports optimized for 9:16, 4:5, and 1:1 ratios, ensuring framing and text placement are perfect for each platform.

• Demonstrable Success: 2+ years of experience editing social-first video content with a portfolio that shows high engagement and views.
• Expert-level in Adobe Premiere Pro is required:
  You must be fast, organized, and technically efficient in the timeline.
• Editorial Judgment: A strong sense of what makes a "moment." You know how to find the most relatable, authentic clip in a sea of raw footage and build a narrative around it.
• Visual Creativity:
  Proficiency in basic motion graphics, text overlays, and sound design to enhance the viewer experience without over-producing.
• High-Volume Background:
  Experience working in a digital media or agency environment where you are expected to deliver high-quality work on a tight turnaround.