Preditor (Social Media)

Predator (Producer + Editor), Social Creative

Aquent Studios - Embedded with Qualcomm

San Diego, CA | Full-Time / W2 | Some Travel Expected

About the Role

Aquent Studios is seeking a Preditor - part producer, part videographer, part editor - who can take a piece of social content from concept to publish-ready without handing it off along the way. This role supports social content for a leading silicon chip company, so you'll be translating technical, engineering-driven subject matter (chips, hardware, performance, innovation) into content that feels native and compelling on TikTok, Reels, Shorts, and other social platforms - fast, sound-on, thumb-stopping in the first second, without dumbing down or misrepresenting the tech.

This isn't a traditional broadcast-editing role. You're shooting, producing, and editing - one person owning the full arc from concept to finished asset, working quickly and iterating based on what's performing.

• Shoot original short-form video content (product features, talking heads, event/keynote coverage, b-roll) - this role is hands-on-camera, not just post-production
• Develop and pitch social content ideas that make complex technical/product stories (chip architecture, performance benchmarks, product launches, developer/enterprise use cases) land with a broad social audience
• Edit content natively for social - pacing, captions, sound design, trending audio, hooks - not just repurposed long-form or corporate cuts
• Turn around content fast, often same-day or next-day, to stay relevant to product news cycles, launches, and trends
• Monitor platform performance and iterate format/style based on what's resonating
• Stay current on platform-specific best practices (aspect ratios, caption styles, algorithm shifts, trending formats/sounds)
• Collaborate with social strategy, marketing, and technical/product stakeholders to keep content accurate while still feeling native to social
• Manage your own production workflow end to end - shoot, edit, and ship - with minimal oversight

• Proven experience shooting, producing, and editing short-form social video (all three, not just one or two)
• Own or be comfortable operating camera/audio gear suited to fast-turnaround social shoots
• Comfort working with or translating technical/tech-industry subject matter for a general audience - semiconductor, hardware, or broader consumer tech experience strongly preferred
• Fluency in editing tools (Premiere, CapCut, Adobe Express, or similar) and comfort working fast
• Strong eye for what performs on social - hooks, pacing, trends - not just technical polish
• Ability to self-direct: shoot, edit, and ship without a large crew or long approval chain
• A portfolio or reel of native social content you've shot and produced start to finish, ideally including tech, product, or B2B subject matter

• Prior experience with a chip, hardware, or enterprise tech brand
• Experience covering product launches, keynotes, or developer events
• Basic motion graphics or animation skills
• Experience working within a brand's voice/guidelines while still making things feel native and unpolished-on-purpose

** This role is onsite in San Diego. Talent who are not local to San Diego will not be considered. **