Social Media Video Editor (Gaming)

Location: Austin, Texas, United States; remote work is listed, but the role requires working onsite in the Austin, TX office.

Company

hirify.global is a YouTube entertainment company operating a family of gaming and entertainment channels with more than 28 million combined subscribers and approximately 300 million monthly views.

What you will do

• Create, edit, manage, optimize, and publish video content for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, Twitter, and YouTube.
• Repurpose long-form YouTube videos into short-form content using storytelling, text overlays, visual effects, music, and motion design.
• Work with Creative, Production, Editing, Social Media, and Marketing teams to develop content, plan and schedule posts, and test new formats.
• Apply platform-specific algorithms, thumbnails, metadata, titles, editing trends, and audience insights to improve engagement and retention.
• Source and coordinate with contract blockbuster animators for Minecraft shorts.
• Organize the video archive, improve editing, rendering, and publishing workflows, and manage multiple projects against deadlines and brand standards.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience editing “Let’s Play” or gaming-related content.
• Passion for gaming, YouTube, and digital storytelling.
• Strong understanding of multiple social media platforms, algorithm behavior, and audience engagement tactics.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Audition.
• Understanding of audio syncing, frame rates, codecs, and export settings.
• Creative and innovative mindset with a sharp eye for detail, pacing, and humor.
• Problem-solving ability with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong organization and ability to shift priorities in a fast-paced, evolving creative environment.
• Proactive and curious approach to improving content quality, efficiency, reach, retention, and engagement.
• Ability to work onsite in the Austin, TX office.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Minecraft and Roblox.
• Ability to create short-form content and eye-catching thumbnails.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, digital creative environment with shifting priorities.
• Collaboration across Marketing, Social Media, Production, Editing, and Creative teams.
• Opportunity to experiment with editing techniques, storytelling formats, and motion design.