Video Editor

About Sable Social

Sable Social is a boutique, strategy-driven social media and digital marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with growth-focused brands. The agency specializes in crafting thoughtful strategies, producing engaging content, and building meaningful audience connections. Their services include social media management, creative content production, influencer marketing, paid social campaigns, community management, and consulting. Located in Houston, TX, Sable Social services clients across Texas and beyond and emphasizes strengthening existing brand foundations through intentional marketing and genuine partnerships.

Role Overview

The Video Editor position at Sable Social is a full-time role based in Houston, TX, operating on a hybrid work model allowing partial remote work. The focus of this role is producing and editing video content tailored for social media platforms, digital campaigns, and brand narratives. Responsibilities include organizing raw footage, crafting sequences with appropriate transitions and effects, performing color grading, incorporating motion graphics and titles, and exporting final videos optimized for various platforms. The editor will collaborate closely with creative and strategy teams, contribute ideas for content concepts, maintain organized project files, and meet deadlines. Staying updated on trends in social-first video content and continuous content quality improvement is vital.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficiency in video production and editing for both short and long-form digital content.
• Experience with color grading to maintain visually consistent and appealing projects.
• Capability with motion graphics and graphic design for dynamic titles and overlays within social and digital campaigns.
• Strong command of industry-standard editing and motion software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects or equivalent tools.
• Demonstrated storytelling skills, keen attention to detail, and a portfolio highlighting social media or digital-first video projects.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities suited for a fast-paced, client-centric environment.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines within a hybrid work setup based in Houston, TX.
• A relevant academic background or equivalent professional experience in film, media, communications, or related disciplines is preferred. Experience in social media or digital marketing contexts is advantageous.

Additional Information

• Starting compensation: 18 dollars per hour.
• Candidates are required to provide their own editing workstation and software.
• As part of the recruitment process, qualified candidates advancing to the next phase will complete two short video editing assignments from provided footage.