Social Video Editor (Defense)

TL;DR

Social Video Editor (Defense): Creating high-impact social video content for a next-generation defense technology company with an accent on visual storytelling, platform-native optimization, and technical accuracy. Focus on building the brand studio from the ground up, managing end-to-end production in complex industrial environments, and translating sophisticated engineering concepts into compelling narratives.

Location: Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible for ITAR authorization.

Company

hirify.global is a defense technology company developing next-generation long-range strike weapons systems through iterative design and modern manufacturing.

What you will do

• Own the full video production lifecycle from assembly cut to final delivery, including color grading, sound design, and motion graphics.
• Produce content natively optimized for vertical and horizontal formats across YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
• Provide capture support for on-location and studio shoots at manufacturing facilities and field test sites.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure technical accuracy in all visual storytelling.
• Manage content requests from internal stakeholders including HR, Government Relations, and executive leadership.
• Integrate AI-assisted tools into production workflows while maintaining high creative standards.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional video production experience spanning both shooting and editing.
• Must meet U.S. Government ITAR requirements (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible asylee/refugee).
• Deep expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Photoshop, and Lightroom.
• Proven portfolio demonstrating craft across social formats (9:16 and 16:9) on platforms like YouTube, Reels, and TikTok.
• Experience shooting in technically complex or restricted environments such as aerospace or defense.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate a clear creative point of view.

Nice to have

• Experience with camera systems from Canon, Sony, Panasonic, Arri, or Blackmagic.
• Prior experience in an in-house creative team within the technology or defense sectors.
• Familiarity with social analytics tools to inform creative strategy.
• Experience working in the early stages of a brand studio or agency.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
• Long-term stock incentives provided to all employees.
• Four weeks of paid time off per year.
• Opportunity to work on mission-critical defense technology with significant real-world impact.