Associate Editor, Brand

About the Company

Flighthouse is a digitally native entertainment brand focused on creating fresh, culture-shaping content for the next generation. With a strong presence on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, the brand uses its broad reach to influence conversations and connect with audiences at scale. Its influencer marketing team plays a key role in building meaningful partnerships and running campaigns that both capture attention and drive engagement.

Flighthouse Media is a Gen Z-focused digital media company and creative agency known for socially driven, culturally aware content across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. The team partners with major entertainment companies and studios such as Paramount Pictures, Amazon MGM, Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, and Lionsgate, as well as leading consumer brands.

Role Overview

The Associate Editor will support post-production by shaping raw footage into polished, platform-native video edits designed for Gen Z audiences. Working alongside Producers, Editors, and Designers, this person will help deliver high-quality social video content that matches the creative brief and client expectations.

This opportunity suits an early-stage editor who is eager to develop quickly, enjoys fast-moving creative work, and pays close attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create and refine short-form videos tailored for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
• Implement feedback and creative direction from Producers, Editors, and Creative Leads.
• Perform basic color adjustments, audio leveling, captioning, and final polish.
• Revise edits promptly and accurately while keeping versions well tracked.
• Keep project assets, exports, and delivery folders neatly organized.
• Coordinate with producers and account teams to ensure efficient project handoffs.
• Track social trends, editing patterns, and the latest Gen Z content styles.
• Support troubleshooting in post-production and contribute ideas for improving workflows.
• Join monthly training sessions with the Production Manager focused on Adobe Suite file organization best practices.
• Prepare a monthly presentation summarizing editing trend insights and suggest how those insights can be used in future creative work.
• Keep building skills by taking internet-based creative courses selected by your manager and funded by the company.
• Take on additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years of editing experience, whether from professional work, freelance projects, or academics.
• Hands-on ability with Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Understanding of TikTok and short-form storytelling styles.
• Strong instincts for timing, pacing, and comedic delivery.
• Well-organized, responsive, and capable of handling several deadlines at once.
• Genuine interest in entertainment, film, television, and internet culture.
• Experience with After Effects, Photoshop, or CapCut is considered an advantage.
• A portfolio or reel is required, with social-first examples preferred.

Compensation

The hourly pay range for this role is $19.23 to $22.11. Final pay will depend on the candidate’s experience, skill set, and overall fit for the position.

Fair Chance Policy

In line with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, candidates with criminal histories will be considered for employment. Review of applicants is based on qualifications and how any offense relates to the responsibilities of the role.