Social Video Content Editor (Melbourne)

You’re the kind of person who notices the cut. The pacing. The hook. The moment something either lands… or doesn’t. You think in edits. You know how to build energy, create rhythm and hold attention and you care about getting the details right. Not just technically, but creatively. We’re looking for a Social Video Content Editor to join our Auckland team and help bring social-first ideas to life through sharp, platform-native execution. This role is for you if you thrive in a quick-paced, high-energy environment and take pride in crafting content that feels relevant, polished and made for the platform it lives on. A bit about us We The People is a social-first agency helping brands Own The Moment. We exist at the intersection of culture, creativity and speed
- helping brands shape behaviour and command attention in the places it matters most. With offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland, our clients include Jetstar, Uber, Amazon Prime and more. We’re big believers in building a culture where people feel empowered, supported and proud of the work we do. What you’ll be doing
- Bringing social ideas to life; from ideation through to filming, editing and publishing content across paid and organic channels
- Developing social-first content that aligns to brand strategy; adapting ideas across platforms like TikTok, Reels and YouTube Shorts
- Planning and managing content calendars; ensuring work is delivered on time, on brief and to a high standard
- Capturing and producing content; including shoot coordination, talent direction and creating platform-native assets
- Collaborating with creatives, designers and client services; contributing to ideas and delivering integrated campaign work
- Presenting and explaining your thinking; helping clients understand how content connects to broader strategy
- Tracking performance and learning from it; using insights to refine and improve future content You’ll thrive in this role if:
- You’ve got 2+ years experience in video editing, social content or a creative role; ideally within an agency or fast-paced environment
- You’re highly skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro (essential), with working knowledge of After Effects and Photoshop
- You have a strong understanding of short-form video and what drives attention, retention and engagement
- You’re detail-oriented and take pride in clean, polished edits
- You’re organised and able to manage multiple deadlines and revisions simultaneously
- You’re collaborative, open to feedback and able to iterate quickly
- You’re culturally aware and keep up with trends, formats and platform behaviours Why work with us? We’re a people-first agency doing world-class work for brands we believe in. We care about culture as much as creativity and this role plays a big part in keeping both strong. You’ll be surrounded by passionate, talented humans in a role where your work is seen and valued every day. This is a full-time role based in our Auckland office. You must have the legal right to live/work in New Zealand. How to Apply To apply, please follow the 'Apply Now' link and share with us your resume. Please direct any questions to Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qyj0g