About The Role
eBay is seeking a highly creative and versatile Video Editor to join the content team. In this role, you will work closely with producers, digital content designers, social media managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to craft engaging video content that elevates storytelling across digital platforms, live events, and company initiatives.
The ideal candidate is passionate about social-first storytelling, understands platform-specific pacing and viewing behaviors, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You should seamlessly move between high-energy social media clips, polished long-form features, and promotional campaigns.
Responsibilities
- Edit compelling long-form and short-form video content for Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, Facebook, and emerging digital channels
- Structure narratives, select music, pace cuts, mix audio, and apply color grading for high-production value
- Partner with producers and designers to integrate graphic assets, thumbnails, and motion design elements
- Reformat and optimize master video assets into vertical (9:16), square (1:1), and horizontal (16:9) variants
- Maintain brand voice, visual guidelines, and quality standards across all video formats
- Organize raw footage, manage project files, and streamline post-production workflows
- Stay current on social media video trends, editing styles, and platform features
- Manage multiple edit queues simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
Required Experience
- 5+ years of professional video editing experience in content, media, sports, entertainment, or digital marketing
- Demonstrated expertise in social-first content creation and platform optimization
- Proficiency in industry-standard editing software
- Strong understanding of algorithm-driven content performance
- Excellent time management and ability to balance competing priorities