Preditor (Social Media) [AQ-19142]

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.
What You’ll Do
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
What You’ll Need
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
Nice to Have
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. **
Client Description
Aquent Studios is the creative agency that provides scalability with world-class services to Qualcomm’s in-house studio. This collaboration will help shape how one of the world’s most innovative technology brands shows up in culture and in the market. You’ll help build breakthrough campaigns and bring cutting-edge technology stories to life for audiences around the world.
Other Requirements
Compensation Range: $110 – $115K (DOE)
The range provided is our reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location.

Work arrangement
Yes