Social Video Creator/Editor

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a Social Video Creator / Editor who can turn raw footage, livestreams and half-formed ideas into videos and carousels people actually want to watch. You know what works on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube Shorts; you can spot the good moment in a long recording, find an angle, write a strong hook and edit the piece yourself. You enjoy fostering a community on social media and potentially might even be open to playing a role in front of the camera, too. You’ll work across several clients including eBay, with plenty of room to also help shape new formats and pitches. There’s a few exciting things in the pipeline. 

This role is part of our Creative team that consists of Concept & Social Creatives, Art Directors, Copywriters, Graphic and Motion Designers as well as Social Media Managers who in one way or another, you will work collaboratively with. You’ll report to the Creative Directors.

ABOUT DEPT

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021. We deliver end to end data driven campaigns which foster both creativity and performance. Our specialty is creative, digital communications that drive performance, boost brand awareness, and shift market share for our clients. Our team in Germany is the only agency that combines technology, creativity and data to really make our clients grow.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Find the story and make the content

• Turn raw footage, livestreams and loose briefs into finished social videos, from selecting the strongest moments and finding the angle to writing the hook and editing the final cut.
• Edit videos yourself for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, shaping the pacing, captions, sound and visuals for each platform.
• Create social-first carousels and other assets, working with designers and motion specialists when a piece needs their expertise.

Bring ideas to the table

• Spot trends, audience conversations and moments worth turning into content, then develop ideas and formats that make sense for each client.
• Help shape content for ongoing accounts, campaigns and pitches, and move quickly when an unplanned opportunity comes up.
• Write sharp German copy, from on-screen text and scripts to captions and community replies.

Make it happen together

• Collaborate with creatives, social media managers and production teams on shoots, content plans and publishing.
• Work alongside production teams to produce social content (TikTok, Reels, Photos, …)
• Oversee post production of short form video
• Help keep conversations with the community going and use what you learn from the audience to make the next piece stronger.
• If you’re comfortable with it, occasionally step in front of the camera yourself.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• A portfolio of social videos you’ve conceived and edited yourself. We care more about the work than the number of years on your CV.
• Strong hands-on editing skills in Premiere Pro or a comparable professional tool beyond capcut templates. You know how to use pacing, sound, subtitles and graphics to make a video work
• A genuine feel for TikTok, Instagram and YouTube Shorts: you understand the platforms, their communities and why people stop scrolling.
• The confidence/patience to sift through raw material, find stories and make creative decisions
• Strong German writing skills, from a sharp on-screen hook to a caption or community reply. You have to be comfortable collaborating in English, too.
• Curiosity, good instincts and an agile way of working. You enjoy sharing ideas, trying things out and making them better with feedback.
• Nice to have: After Effects or motion design skills, experience with community management, and an interest in filming or occasionally appearing on camera.

If you are passionate about social media and have the expertise to drive engagement for our clients, we want to hear from you. We’re here with the vibes, the dogs, the fun productions, etc. What’s still missing? You! 

WE OFFER

• Flexible hybrid working policy (1-2 days at the office, depending on location);
• Company pension scheme;
• Lease bike options / JobRad and 25% subsidy for the Deutschlandticket;
• Occasional breakfast/lunch at the office, Smoothie Tuesdays;
• €30 per month – You can use the flexible package for digital food stamps and/or fitness providers/sport clubs/massage studios, internet costs, and/ or public transport;
• Future Bens – Exclusive access to sustainable, healthy products at attractive deals;
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform;
• Social events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations;
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards;
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.