Social Media Content Creator and Video Editor (6-month Contract)

Full-time - Mid Level

NY

About the position

Situation Group, a global collective of digital-first advertising agencies and an award-winning nonprofit, seeks a talented and creative Social Media Content Creator & Video Editor to transform our thought leadership content into compelling, snackable social media moments. This role will also involve capturing and producing insightful conversations with our team in our in-house studio—ranging from short-form videos to podcasts—to showcase how we think and innovate. This role will report to the Managing Partner responsible for business development. Please submit your resume and a portfolio showcasing your work inclusive of video editing and videography skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, and post engaging visual content (photos, graphics, and videos) tailored to each social media platform.
• Shoot, edit, and produce short-form and long-form video content optimized for social media.
• Capture real-time conversations with internal team members in our in-house studio, turning organic discussions into polished content pieces.
• Record and edit podcast-style discussions and short-form interviews for YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms.
• Repurpose long-form content (articles, whitepapers, reports, webinars) into short-form, high-impact social media content (videos, carousels, LinkedIn posts, Twitter threads, etc.).
• Extract key insights and create 'snackable' content nuggets that drive engagement and brand awareness.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Social Media Content Creator, Video Editor, or similar role.
• Strong storytelling ability—able to take complex ideas and distill them into engaging social content.
• Proficiency in video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, etc.).
• Strong understanding of social media trends, algorithms, and best practices.
• Skilled in shooting and editing high-quality videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
• Excellent storytelling and visual communication skills.
• 3+ years of similar experience at a creative agency, studio, TV network or independent work as a content creator.
• An extensive knowledge of audio/video production including on set experience and interviewing/directing talent, camera, lighting and audio equipment, etc.
• Proficient in capturing content on iPhone or DSLR.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to create engaging motion graphics or animations.
• Some graphic design experience preferred.
• Photography skills are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $65,000 - $80,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
• Cold brew coffee, snacks and fresh fruit.
• Wellness resources.
• Special access to New York City’s arts and entertainment scene.