Social Media Assistant - Now Hiring

Sweats & the City is looking for a Social Media Assistant who can film and edit short-form video for Instagram and TikTok. Sweats & the City is a boutique fitness content and consulting platform founded in 2016. We help people see the fitness industry, fitness trends, and boutique studios differently, through talking-to-camera Reels, studio reviews, brand partnerships, and a Substack. You'll work directly with founder Dale to bring ideas to life: shooting iphone content in LA (mostly Santa Monica, steps away from SMC) and editing fast-turnaround Reels. What you'll do - Film Reels and brand partnership content, on location around LA and at home - Edit short-form video for Instagram and TikTok: tight cuts, captions, on-screen text, B-roll overlays, and trending audio - Capture B-roll and behind-the-scenes footage to build a reusable library - Help prep shoots: shot lists, lighting, audio, and gear - Package sponsored content to brand specs and deadlines, including raw files and caption-free versions - Repurpose long videos into clips, carousels, and Stories - Keep the content calendar organized and help track what's performing - Bring ideas for hooks, formats, and trends What I'm looking for Must-haves - A portfolio of short-form videos you've shot and edited (Reels or TikToks) - Strong editing skills in CapCut, Edits, or similar - Comfort filming on iPhone, with an eye for natural light, framing, and clean audio - A feel for what makes people stop scrolling: pacing, hooks, and on-screen text - Reliable, organized, and able to hit tight deadlines - Based in LA, with your own transportation to shoots