Onward Search ยท 5 days ago
Beauty / Cosmetics Video Editor, Social Media (contract-to-hire, fully on-site in studio) [80681]
Santa Monica, CA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$40/hr - $45/hr
3+ years expOnward Search is partnering with a leading industry client to find a talented Beauty / Cosmetics Video Editor to support a creative team. The role involves editing engaging video content for social media and digital paid ad campaigns while maintaining high standards of post-production quality.
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Hiring Manager
Shane Lemons
Responsibilities
Assist senior editors and creative leadership in shaping video content for short-form and long-form platforms , including TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, brand films, sizzles, and case studies
Import, transcode, sync, and organize raw footage and assets within established workflows
Build rough assemblies and string outs based on creative briefs or scripts, maintaining clear timelines and labeling systems
Support light color correction, audio leveling, and motion graphics under guidance from senior editors
Keep project files organized and manage storage workflows across shared drives and cloud platforms
Export, encode, and deliver final videos in multiple aspect ratios and codecs optimized for social and digital platforms
Manage revisions, versioning, and delivery according to specifications and stakeholder feedback
Collaborate with creative and production teams to ensure consistency with brand standards
Troubleshoot common post-production issues and assist with basic software/hardware setup when necessary
Stay current on emerging editing tools, platform requirements, and content best practices
Qualification
Required
3+ years of hands-on video editing or post-production experience
MUST HAVE experience in video editing for beauty / cosmetics / fashion brands, along with recent samples of that work
Skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro; overall knowledge of After Effects and the Adobe Creative Suite a plus
Collaborative mindset with eagerness to learn and apply feedback
Passion for culture, social media, and content that captures attention
Strong understanding of video codecs, terminology, and editing workflows
DaVinci Resolve familiarity
Experience working with ARRI / RED / Canon / Phantom footage workflows
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
Benefits eligible
Company
Onward Search
Recruitment and Staffing Services for Digital, Creative, and Marketing Professionals.
51-200 employees
Funding
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