Long-Form Video Editor / Video Content Creator

Role overview

King Kong is hiring a full-time in-house creator/video producer-editor to help drive the agency’s content growth. This position is centered on planning, shooting, editing, and publishing high-impact video for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and related brand channels and advertising use.

The team is looking for someone who is deeply immersed in video culture, quickly spots emerging trends, and can turn ideas into polished content at speed. The ideal person combines strong storytelling instincts with hands-on technical editing ability and a sharp eye for detail.

What you’ll do

• Produce and edit long-form video content with a strong, modern, trend-aware style.
• Create mobile-first content using iPhone and adapt it for formats such as Reels, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, LinkedIn, and other social platforms.
• Monitor social trends and act quickly so the brand stays relevant and timely.
• Study retention tactics for YouTube and use platform data to improve performance.
• Review post-publication video analytics to understand what is working and what is not.
• Build a high volume of short-form videos and respond rapidly to new trends.
• Work from raw footage to assemble rough cuts and final edits.
• Add music, captions, graphics, and effects when required.
• Deliver content within production budget and time constraints.
• Publish content across social channels.

Candidate profile

They want someone who can move quickly, edit efficiently, and bring a strong creative point of view. A successful applicant should be confident handling the full production process and comfortable working in a fast-moving agency environment.

Application instructions

Applicants are expected to submit a tailored cover letter explaining why they are a strong fit for the role, along with links to examples of their best work. Generic applications are unlikely to be considered.

Requirements

• Ability to create 25 to 40 organic short-form content pieces each month.
• Strong command of mobile and desktop post-production tools such as CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, and DaVinci.
• Advanced experience shooting and producing video on iOS devices.
• Helpful experience building YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook channels/pages to 50,000+ followers or subscribers.
• Bonus: experience with After Effects and simple animations or effects.
• Strong drive to create consistently and with urgency.
• Genuine interest in social media, viral content, and top creators.
• Excellent attention to detail and willingness to incorporate feedback throughout the creative process.
• Expert-level experience in social media content creation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aimed at attracting top creative talent.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support from the company.
• Strong opportunities for progression and growth inside a fast-scaling agency.
• Access to major team events and company activities.
• Occasional company trips, including destinations such as glamping trips, Bali, and Thailand.
• Two work-from-home days each week.
• Modern headquarters in South Yarra near Chapel Street, cafes, and public transport.

Additional information

This is a fast-paced environment with high expectations. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no email invitation to a call is received within 5 business days after applying, the application should be considered unsuccessful.

About the company

King Kong is described as a rapidly growing digital agency with a large team of marketers. The company highlights its recognition in industry awards and media rankings and positions the role as part of its ongoing content expansion.