Vertical Content Editor

About Us

Dude Perfect is a leading entertainment brand known for our thrilling sports videos, epic trick shots, and engaging content that resonates with millions of fans around the world. We have built the largest sports social media brand worldwide with more than 100 million followers across platforms, and are well-positioned to take our growth to the next level. Our team thrives on collaboration, high energy, and bringing people together for unforgettable moments.

Position Overview

Dude Perfect is on the hunt for a passionate and highly skilled Vertical Content Editor to join our world-class creative and post-production teams. This is your chance to own the execution of content seen by millions of fans every week across our social platforms (TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts etc.)

You will be the critical link between our popular long-form content and the fast-paced world of vertical social media. Your primary mission will be to transform 16x9 footage into compelling, platform-native 9x16 videos that hook audiences in the first second and deliver maximum entertainment in under 60 seconds. If you live and breathe short-form content and obsess over comedic timing, pacing, and visual polish, this role was made for you.

Who You Are

• A vertical and short form editing specialist who deeply understands the trends, pacing, and storytelling required for platform-native success.
• A technical creative who thrives on bringing long-form cinematic content to a vertical, rapid-fire format.
• A master of pacing and emotional beats, able to craft a full, engaging story in under a minute.
• A proactive collaborator who works seamlessly with the Social Media and Post Production teams from ideation to final publishing.
• A self-starter who owns the editing workflow and revision process with impeccable organizational skills.

What You'll Do

• Lead the editing and development of high-impact vertical videos (TikTok, Shorts, Reels) cut from our main channel’s 16x9 footage.
• Transform and repurpose long-form content, applying a social-first lens to pacing, structure, graphics, and sound design.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Social Media on content ideation, discovery, development, and execution of new and evergreen social franchises.
• Manage the full editing workflow for social content, from rough cut through final polish, ensuring consistent, high-quality output on a weekly schedule.
• Design and implement motion graphics, VFX, and text overlays native to each social platform to amplify engagement and polish.
• Own the revision and feedback cycle from the Director of Social Media and VP of Post Production, implementing changes with speed and precision.
• Maintain the creative bar by constantly pushing your edits to be more dynamic, more engaging, and more reflective of the “Dude Perfect” brand identity.

Requirements

• 3+ years of proven experience editing high-impact social-first content for entertainment brands (YouTube, TikTok, or similar highly preferred).
• Deep expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro for advanced editing, creating and editing with multi-cam sequences, color grading, and sound mixing.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe After Effects for motion graphics, VFX implementation, screen replacements, and other visual enhancements.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively bring 16x9 content to a vertical 9x16 format, working through advanced editing timelines and ensuring cinematic quality is maintained.
• A strong portfolio showcasing your ability to tell engaging stories quickly and apply social-specific editing techniques.
• Impeccable organizational skills and experience managing multiple, fast-paced projects under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional sense of comedic timing, pacing, and emotional storytelling.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Photoshop for creating custom thumbnails or visual assets.
• Practical knowledge of videography and shooting fundamentals (camera operation, lighting, sound) is a plus.
• Familiarity with collaborative tools like Frame.io, Slack, or Google Workspace.

Work Environment 

• This position is located onsite at the Dude Perfect HQ in Frisco, Texas

Dude Perfect is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.