Social Media Content Editor

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Job Profile Title:

Social Media Content Editor

Job Code:

13002

Business_Title

Social Media Content Editor

Profile Title:

13002 Social Media Content Editor

Grade / Band:

IC3

FLSA Status:

Exempt

The Social Media Content Editor is the post-production engine of the Social Media Production Team, turning raw capture into finished, platform-native assets for select brands within MGM Resorts' 13-property Las Vegas portfolio. Working from social media manager and producer footage, archive, and creator-submitted material, the Editor cuts, versions, and finishes static, video, and motion content to brand standard, builds and maintains the templates and asset library the wider team draws from, and protects speed and consistency across a high-volume publishing calendar.

Edit raw footage into finished, platform-native social assets across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Meta, and emerging formats, delivering the creative intent set by producers and creative leadership

Support the full producer roster on asset development, taking briefs, footage, and shot lists from multiple producers concurrently and returning finished cuts on agreed turnaround dates

Version and resize finished content across social-first placements and aspect ratios, including but not limited to 4:5, 4:3, 9:16, 1:1, and 16:9, with correct safe zones, captioning, and platform specifications for both organic and paid delivery

Apply finishing craft including sound design, music selection and syncing, color correction, captioning, and titling, producing content built to perform with sound off

Build and animate motion graphics, lower thirds, title cards, and end frames consistent with each brand’s visual identity while developing reusable edit templates, motion graphics packages, color presets, caption styles, and project structures to raise output speed and consistency

Own the shared asset library and archive (ingest, labeling, metadata, proxy generation, backup, and retrieval) while mining existing footage to repurpose prior productions and evergreen material into fresh assets without additional shoot spend

Edit and finish creator and influencer content to brand standard, confirming usage rights and required disclosures are documented before delivery

Manage revision rounds with producers, social media managers, brand, and legal partners, tracking feedback and maintaining version control through final approval

Perform quality control on outgoing assets, checking specifications, aspect ratios, captions, audio levels, logo usage, and legal supers before publishing handoff

Apply AI-assisted post-production workflows, including transcription, captioning, rough assembly, and cleanup, within MGM Resorts brand safety, disclosure, and governance standards

Support live event and time-sensitive coverage with same-day and next-day turnarounds, including on-site edit support when required

Track platform format changes, editing trends, and emerging post-production tools, bringing recommendations back to the production team

Performs other job-related duties as requested

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Bachelor's Degree

in film, digital media, communications, or a related field

Preferred

2+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

in video editing or post-production for social, digital, or brand content, preferably in hospitality, entertainment, lifestyle, or agency environments. Must be able to demonstrate experience and specific work examples via a portfolio or personal website

Required

3+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

including editing for a multi-brand or portfolio-based organization and supporting a shared production team

Preferred

Portfolio: Strong portfolio of short-form social editing that demonstrates pacing, sound design, and platform-native craft

Required

Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in industry-leading programs including Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci, Photoshop, Illustrator, Fusion, Gemini AI, Canva, Figma, and mobile-first editing tools

Required

Command of Vertical Formats: Demonstrated command of vertical-first editing, including 9:16 framing, sound-off pacing, captioning, and cutdown versioning across placements

Required

Finishing Skills: Working knowledge of color correction, audio mixing and leveling, and export and compression settings for each major platform

Required

Media Management: Experience with media management at scale, including ingest, proxy workflows, file naming conventions, metadata, and archive

Required

Paid Social Specifications: Working knowledge of paid social deliverable specifications, including aspect ratios, safe zones, and asset versioning for multi-placement delivery

Required

Templates & Presets: Experience building or maintaining reusable motion graphics templates and edit presets for a team

Preferred

Music Licensing: Familiarity with rights-cleared music libraries and music licensing workflows

Preferred

Schedule Flexibility: Flexibility to work varied schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support live events and campaign deadlines

Required

Precision and speed under volume, with the ability to hold creative quality across a high number of concurrent requests

Service orientation toward producers and social media managers, with the ability to interpret a brief and deliver to someone else’s creative intent

Versatility across distinct brand identities, shifting edit rhythm and visual voice between luxury, entertainment, and lifestyle properties

Exceptional organizational discipline across file naming, project structure, version control, and archive

Strong attention to detail in quality control, catching specification, caption, audio, and brand errors before they reach publishing

Clear communication on status, timelines, and blockers across multiple concurrent requesters

Receptive to feedback, with the ability to absorb multiple rounds of notes and iterate without losing momentum

Passionate about hospitality, entertainment, gaming, and nightlife

Balancing

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Bending

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Carrying 10 pounds

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Clear speech - simple

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Clear speech - complex

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Climbing

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Distant vision

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Driving

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Flexibility - upper body

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Flexibility - lower body

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Hearing/Listening

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Kneeling

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Lifting 10 pounds

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Near vision

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Normal vision

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Pushing/Pulling

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Reaching

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Sitting

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Standing

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Typing

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Walking

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Communication - verbal

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Communication - written

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Confined area

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Contacts - works alone

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Contacts - works around others

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Contacts - works with others

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Exposure to dust / dirt

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Exposure to fumes / odors

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Extreme cold

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Extreme heat

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Fast pace

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Hazardous conditions - chemicals

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Hazardous conditions - high structures

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Hazardous conditions - high voltage

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Indoors

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Noise levels - low to moderate

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Noise levels - high

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Office conditions

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Outdoors

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Restricted area

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Shifts

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Smoke

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Travel

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Wet/Humid

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Analytical

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Clerical

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Comprehension

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Crisis incidents

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Customer service

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Decision making

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High pressure

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Judgment

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Long hours

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Math skills - advance

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Math skills - basic

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Organization

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Reading - simple

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Reading - complex

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Repetition

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Tight deadlines

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Writing - simple

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Writing - complex

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