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Brand Editor & Videographer

Outerknown
2 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Carlsbad, California, United States
$70,000 - $85,000 USD yearly

 


POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title & Reporting Relationships

Position Title:

Brand Editor & Videographer 

Reports to:

Art Director

Department:

Creative 

Oversees:

No Direct Reports 

Interactions:

Marketing 



Main Purpose and Major Challenges of the Role

We’re a group of 3 companies born from salt water DNA – Outerknown, Firewire Surfboards and Slater Designs. 


Outerknown is a premium surf-culture coastal lifestyle brand co-founded by world champion surfer Kelly Slater and creative director John Moore. We exist to create elevated, timeless products that blend style, quality, and sustainability. 


Firewire Surfboards and Slater Designs represent our surf board and accessories business with a focus on elevating the surfing experience through innovative design, materials and advance construction methods. 


We are seeking a highly skilled Video Editor who lives and breathes storytelling through motion. This role is ideal for someone who loves crafting compelling narratives, understands modern social content, and can transform raw footage into engaging brand stories that drive both awareness and conversion.


Approximately 70% of the role will focus on editing, with the remaining 30% dedicated to shooting content across product launches, campaigns, athlete activations, retail experiences, events, and social-first storytelling.


You will work closely with the Creative Team, Marketing Team, and external creators to create and produce content that feels authentic, elevated, and distinctly Outerknown/ Firewire Surfboards/ Slater Designs.


  

ACCOUNTABILITY: 

Editing 

  • Edit content across all brand channels, including: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Paid Social, Email, Website, Wholesale and Retail Marketing
  • Create short-form and long-form video content that aligns with brand objectives and channel best practices.
  • Develop compelling narratives from campaign footage, creator content, athlete content, and user-generated content.
  • Color correct, mix audio, add motion graphics, subtitles, and finishing touches.
  • Build multiple cutdowns and asset variations for organic and performance marketing.
  • Organize and maintain project files and video assets within the company’s DAM. Including organization and storage of raw footage. 
  • Collaborate with creative and marketing teams to ensure content is delivered on time and on brand.
  • Collaborate with sports marketing to receive and edit inbound video from our athlete/ ambassador team. 
  • Stay current on emerging social formats, editing techniques, and platform trends.




ACCOUNTABILITY: 

Production & Shooting (30%)

  • Capture photo and video content for product launches, campaigns, athlete shoots, events, retail activations, and social content.
  • Attend events or athlete surf sessions to capture content.
  • Operate camera, audio, and lighting equipment during productions.
  • Produce nimble content independently when larger production resources aren’t required or are not available. 
  • Travel as needed for campaigns, events, surf contests, athlete shoots, and brand activations.
  • Assist with pre-production planning, shot lists, and content capture strategies.
  • Manage freelance/ contract resources to create content, obtain footage and support production of larger shoots within an allocated budget. 
  • Wholesale channel support – create educational assets for training, retailer screens or in-store video, etc. 




ACCOUNTABILITY: 

Concepting

  • Along with creative and marketing, concept product and brand campaigns.
  • Able to conceptualize ideas and actualize them on both a large and small scale. 
  • Support video production on larger shoots including working with marketing to conceptualize briefs and provide direction to internal or external resources. 
  • Develop a unique visual and storytelling approach for the brands to develop content that is unique to us. 



ACCOUNTABILITY: 

Analytics 

  • Understand the performance of the content you’re building and how it’s impacting things like – organic social engagement, performance marketing ROAS and brand health metrics. 



ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • 3–5+ years of professional video editing experience for consumer brands, agencies, publishers, or production companies.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in both storytelling and social-first content.
  • Advanced proficiency in:
    • Adobe Premiere Pro
    • After Effects
    • Lightroom
    • Photoshop
  • Experience shooting with DSLR, mirrorless, and cinema camera systems.
  • Strong understanding of social media platforms and content performance.
  • Ability to edit both brand storytelling content and conversion-focused performance creative.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Passion for storytelling, outdoor culture, surf, travel, and lifestyle content.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with apparel, outdoor, surf, lifestyle, or consumer brands.
  • Knowledge of motion graphics and animation.
  • Drone certification and aerial shooting experience.
  • Familiarity with Asana, Bynder, and modern content management workflows.



WHY JOIN OUTERKNOWN/ FIREWIRE SURFBOARDS/ SLATER DESIGN: 

You’ll have the opportunity to help shape the future of a purpose-driven brand with a unique voice and global reach. You’ll work alongside a passionate team, create meaningful stories, and contribute to building a brand that stands for something bigger than products.

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You will elevate the visual identity of the brand through thoughtful storytelling and editing, producing content that not only drives revenue but enhances people’s emotional connection with the brands. 

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We’re on a mission to become one of the most compelling storytelling brands in the surf-inspired landscape. Come create with us.