40474689688 - Video Editor

Position: Ecommerce Video Editor
Job Type: Full-Time - 100% remote
Working hours: US Timezone (PST)

About the Role

Our client is seeking a sharp, fast-moving Contract Video Editor who thrives in a performance-driven environment and excels at transforming ideas into high-converting ads. We collaborate with some of the most exciting DTC brands and are looking for an editor who can bring creative concepts to life with speed, polish, and a performance-first mindset. This role is ideal for someone who understands that editing isn’t just about making content look great—it’s about driving brand growth. You’ll be part of a creative ecosystem that values insight, agility, quality, and measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

Ad Editing & Optimization

• Cut raw UGC, testimonials, product demos, and B-roll into polished, high-converting video ads (typically for Meta/TikTok)
• Implement advanced editing best practices—rhythm, pacing, visual cues, CTAs, hooks, and end cards that convert
• Incorporate performance feedback into creative revisions and iterations quickly

Creative Collaboration

• Work closely with our Creative Strategists to bring briefs, storyboards, and concepts to life
• Translate scripts and creative direction into compelling visual stories
• Maintain alignment with brand aesthetics and ensure consistency across assets

Technical Execution

• Deliver clean, platform-optimized exports (Meta, TikTok, YouTube, etc.)
• Source and implement royalty-free music, sound effects, and overlays
• Track and organize source files to maintain project hygiene and scalability

The Non-Negotiables: What Makes You Exceptional

You Take Full Ownership

• You don’t just “take orders”—you understand the performance goal behind every edit
• You flag what’s missing, what could be better, and how to elevate each project

You Think Like a Strategist

• You understand the structure of performance ads: hooks, credibility, benefit stacking, and strong CTA flow
• You can interpret performance data (CPC, hook rate, thumb stop %) into creative implications

You Move Fast Without Sacrificing Quality

• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can hit weekly or biweekly deadlines
• You deliver multiple versions for testing and aren’t precious about iterations

You’re Resourceful

• You know how to solve visual problems with the tools at your disposal—whether it’s clever cuts, motion graphics, or punchy overlays
• You’re proactive in suggesting improvements or ways to make ads perform better

Technical Foundations

Required Experience:

• 2+ years experience editing paid social ads or direct-response video content (Meta/TikTok/YouTube Shorts)
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro (After Effects a plus)
• Deep familiarity with platform-specific best practices and ad formats
• Access to your own editing setup (hardware + software)
• Strong sense of rhythm, pacing, and visual storytelling
• Comfort working in Google Drive, Slack, and project management tools (ClickUp, Notion, etc.)