Social Video Editor (Freelance)

You think in cuts, pacing, and hooks. You know the exact millisecond a video loses someone’s attention - and precisely how to hold it. For you, editing isn’t just stitching clips together; it’s building rhythm, energy, and platform-native storytelling.

We’re looking for a freelance Social Video Editors based anywhere in Australia or New Zealand to bring high-impact, social-first ideas to life. If you thrive in a fast-paced workflow, stay ahead of social trends, and craft content that feels polished, relevant, and built specifically for the feed, we want to hear from you.

A bit about us 

We The People is a social-first agency helping brands Own The Moment. We exist at the intersection of culture, creativity and speed - helping brands shape behaviour and command attention in the places it matters most. With offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland, our clients include Jetstar, Uber, Amazon Prime and more. We’re big believers in building a culture where people feel empowered, supported and proud of the work we do. 

What you’ll be doing 

• Bringing social concepts to life: Turn raw footage, UGC, and creative briefs into high-performing video assets across paid and organic channels.
• Crafting platform-native edits: Cut and re-format video with tailored pacing, native text overlays, graphic hooks, and audio designed specifically for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
• Elevating post-production polish: Apply crisp sound design, trend-aware audio/music choices, motion graphics, and colour grading to ensure content aligns with brand guidelines.
• Managing edit workflows: Keep post-production pipelines organised, managing asset handoffs and revision cycles to deliver final cuts on brief and on schedule.
• Collaborating with creative teams: Partner with creative directors, strategists, and designers to refine narrative pacing and execute campaign ideas.
• Iterating on video performance: Review retention curves, hook rates, and drop-off metrics to refine editing style, pacing, and visual framing for future assets.

You’ll thrive in this role if: 

• You’ve got a strong folio of social-first video edits.
• You’re highly skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro (essential), with working knowledge of After Effects and Photoshop 
• You have a strong understanding of short-form video and what drives attention, retention and engagement 
• You’re detail-oriented and take pride in clean, polished edits 
• You’re organised and able to manage multiple deadlines and revisions simultaneously 
• You’re collaborative, open to feedback and able to iterate quickly 
• You’re culturally aware and keep up with trends, formats and platform behaviours 

Why work with us? 

We’re a people-first agency doing world-class work for brands we believe in. We care about culture as much as creativity and this role plays a big part in keeping both strong. You’ll be surrounded by passionate, talented humans in a role where your work is seen and valued every day. 

This is an in-person or remote role available to applicants across Australia & New Zealand. We The People will review folios and engage on an as-needed basis over the coming months.

How to Apply 

To apply, please follow the 'Apply Now' link and share with us your resume. Please direct any questions to hire-me@wethepeople.com.au