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Viral Nation · 2 weeks ago

Video Editor & Motion Designer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

Viral Nation specializes in building social-first ecosystems for brands, seeking a Video Editor & Motion Designer to execute engaging visual content across social media platforms. The role involves overseeing the full cycle of video and animation projects, ensuring high-quality output that resonates with target audiences through creative storytelling.

AdvertisingMarketingSocial Media

Responsibilities

Execute high-velocity video editing for social media placements including TikTok, Reels, and Shorts, mastering the 'invisible' cuts, rhythmic pacing, and high-retention hooks that drive platform algorithms

Develop dynamic social-first motion graphics, including dynamic kinetic typography, custom animations, and branded transitions that elevate 'lo-fi' content into premium brand experiences

Own the technical stack of video and motion projects, including color grading, audio mixing, and sound design that functions both 'sound-on' and 'sound-off.'

Architect and maintain a library of smart After Effects templates (MOGRTs) and motion presets to ensure global brand consistency and rapid-response delivery for reactive trends

Integrate generative AI tools into the post-production workflow—using AI for aspects including rotoscoping, frame interpolation, automated captioning, and generative fill to push creative boundaries and maximize efficiency

Ensuring all assets are perfectly optimized for platform-specific specs (aspect ratios, safe zones, bitrates) and localized for the global distribution needs of clients

Act as the final gatekeeper for visual excellence, ensuring every frame is 'pixel-perfect,' on-brand, and free of technical glitches before it reaches millions of followers

Partner with social-first creatives during the pre-production phase to advise on 'shoot-to-edit' strategies, ensuring footage is captured in a way that allows for maximum post-production flexibility and high-volume output

Qualification

Adobe Premiere ProAdobe After EffectsSocial-first storytellingAI tools utilizationColor gradingAudio mixingFigmaIllustratorPhotoshopMOGRTs managementCodecs knowledgeVisual storytellingQuality controlCreative collaboration

Required

Proven track record in a 'social-first' brand team, high-volume social or digital agency or working directly with a top-tier creator

A portfolio of high-performing, viral-ready campaigns, content and/or projects

Mastery of the Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically expert-level Premiere Pro (speed-editing) and After Effects (2D/3D motion, expressions, and compositing)

Deep technical knowledge of social first-storytelling— prioritizing 9:16, but across formats up to 16:9– including safe zones, 'hook' mechanics, and integrated motion design

Proven ability to leverage AI tools (e.g., Runway, Midjourney, Topaz, or Firefly) to automate rotoscoping, upscale footage, or generate creative assets

Skilled utilization of applicable tools for color grading (i.e. Lumetri) and mobile-optimized sound design and audio mixing (i.e. Adobe Audition)

Proficient in Figma, Illustrator, and Photoshop for prepping assets and translating static imagery into fluid animations

Experience building and maintaining MOGRTs and motion libraries to ensure brand consistency and efficient, high-volume output

Expert knowledge of codecs and bitrates to ensure maximum visual quality against aggressive social platform compression

Ability to articulate the 'why' behind an edit and balance high-end creative polish with the speed of the 24-hour news cycle