Social Media Designer / Editor

About Us:
We are a dynamic and rapidly growing company seeking a highly motivated and creative Social Media Designer / Editor to join our team. We're passionate about building engaging online communities and leveraging the power of social media to achieve our business goals. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong design background who is passionate about social media and eager to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

About the Role:
As a Social Media Designer / Editor, you will be the driving force behind our visual content creation across various social media platforms. Your primary responsibility will be to develop high-quality, engaging designs and video edits that captivate our audience and drive viral growth.

You will be working on four distinct social media accounts:
Podcast: Creating engaging visual content that promotes our podcast episodes, drives listenership, and fosters a community around the podcast's themes.
Quotes Page: Designing visually appealing quote graphics that resonate with our audience and encourage sharing.
Personal Brand Page: Building and managing the social media presence of a thought leader, crafting visual content that showcases their expertise and personality.
Cognitive Performance Drinks Brand (upon successful performance): Developing a comprehensive social media strategy for a new and exciting beverage brand, including creating engaging visuals and videos that showcase the product and its benefits.

Channels include: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn

Responsibilities:
Create high-quality, engaging visual content including images, and short-form videos optimized for each platform.
Design and produce static and animated graphics, incorporating text, images, and video clips.
Develop and implement efficient content creation workflows, including creating Canva templates and exploring other innovative methods for repurposing and maximizing content usage across platforms.
Edit short-form videos, including adding music, transitions, and effects.
Stay up-to-date on the latest social media trends, best practices, and emerging platforms.
Brainstorm and execute creative concepts for viral social media campaigns.
Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure brand consistency and campaign alignment.
Work closely with the Social Media Manager to schedule and publish content.
Communicate effectively with the Long Form Video Editor to repurpose video content for social media. (Editor is also based in the Philippines)

Skills and Qualifications:
Design Expertise: A strong portfolio showcasing your design skills and experience creating visual content for social media. Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) or Canva is essential.
Video Editing Proficiency: Demonstrated experience with video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) to produce short, engaging video content.
Social Media Savvy: A genuine passion for social media and a deep understanding of how to create engaging content that resonates with audiences on different platforms.
Visual Storytelling: A keen eye for design and the ability to create visually appealing graphics and videos that capture attention and effectively communicate messages.
Copywriting Skills: Excellent writing and editing skills are a plus, particularly an understanding of how to write effective social media copy that complements your visuals.
Self-Starter Attitude: Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Team Player: Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with other team members.
Adaptability: Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new trends and technologies in the ever-evolving social media landscape.
English Proficiency: Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

Compensation:
Starting salary of $250 USD per month for managing the podcast, quotes page, and personal brand.
Upon successful performance and demonstration of skills, an additional $500 USD per month will be added to manage the cognitive performance drinks brand, bringing the total monthly compensation to $750 USD.

Growth Opportunities:
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company where your contributions will be valued and your potential for growth is unlimited. As the company expands, there will be opportunities to take on greater responsibilities and advance your career within the organization.

To Apply:
Please tell me your favourite movie in the title of your application and then submit your resume and a link to your online portfolio showcasing your design and video editing work.

We look forward to hearing from you!