Job Description
About Media Scaling Most agencies “manage social.” We guarantee results. Media Scaling partners with top creators and brands and guarantees 5M–500M real, organic views in 12 months with short-form content. So far, we’ve: • Generated 9B+ organic views • Posted 550,000+ times • Added 24M+ followers/subscribers for clients We believe we’re the best in the world at what we do. Our Core Values are Greatness, Integrity, Creativity. This is not an editor role. This is a leader of editors role. You will own the performance, engagement, and output quality of our 40+ global video editors. You are responsible for building a high-performance editing organization: where output is fast, quality is consistent, and underperformance is handled quickly. Think of this role as a Head Coach of a Global Editing Team, not a player. What You’ll Do: Own Editor Performance • Set and enforce clear output and quality standards • Track editor-level KPIs (speed, revisions, retention performance of content) • Identify underperformance early and act fast Lead and Manage a Global Team • Directly manage 40+ overseas editors • Maintain engagement, morale, and accountability across time zones • Create a culture of high standards and ownership Train and Develop Editors • Own onboarding and ramp for all new editors • Build training systems, SOPs, and editing playbooks • Continuously upskill the team based on what’s working in content Enforce a High-Performance Bar • Coach up or transition out underperformers quickly (~2-3 weeks) • Maintain a team of A-players only • Eliminate bottlenecks and excuses Improve Systems & Scale • Standardize editing frameworks across clients and niches • Identify inefficiencies in workflows and fix them • Partner with leadership to scale output without sacrificing quality Operate as an Owner • Treat the editing team as a performance engine • Balance speed, quality, and cost efficiency • Make decisions based on data, not emotion What We’re Looking For You are: A Proven People Leader • You’ve managed large teams (ideally remote or overseas) • You know how to drive performance—not just maintain relationships Operationally Strong • You think in KPIs, scorecards, and systems • You’ve built or improved workflows at scale High Standards, Low Tolerance for Mediocrity • You are comfortable making fast personnel decisions • You don’t carry underperformers Deeply Familiar with Short-Form Content • You understand what makes content perform on TikTok, Reels, Shorts • You can translate performance into editing direction Structured and Systems-Driven • You build repeatable processes, not chaos • You document and standardize what works Calm, Direct, and Decisive • You can manage a high-volume team without getting reactive • You give clear, direct feedback Minimum Requirements • 3-5+ years managing editors or creative teams • Experience managing remote or international teams • Strong understanding of short-form content performance • Proven track record improving team output and efficiency • Excellent communication and leadership skills How We Pay Base: $50k/annually Performance-Based Upside: We reward operators who build fast, efficient, high-performing teams. Bonus Earnings: • You will earn bonuses based on Editors' efficiency + content performance. Earn up to $75k-80k/year. (Full comp structure explained during interview process.) How We Train & Filter We do not hand this role out lightly. You will go through a hands-on evaluation period: • Review and diagnose editor performance scenarios • Provide feedback on real edits • Show how you would improve systems and team output Only those who meet our bar step into full ownership. Who This Is NOT For • Someone who wants to edit instead of lead • Someone who avoids hard conversations • Someone who tolerates inconsistency or excuses • Someone who needs structure instead of building it Who This Is For • Someone who wants to run a high-performance creative operation • Someone who takes pride in building elite teams • Someone who moves fast, makes decisions, and owns outcomes International applicants welcome, must be fluent in English. Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year Benefits: • Flexible schedule • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Referral program Work Location: Remote