Video Editor

Video Editor (Social Media + Marketing Content) – Remote

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours (flexible for deadlines & launches)

About the Role

We’re hiring a Video Editor to create ** high-performing, engaging video content** across social media, marketing, and training.

This is not just editing — this is **storytelling + performance **.

You’ll take raw footage and turn it into:

• Scroll-stopping short-form videos
• Clean, professional long-form content
• Conversion-driven marketing assets

If you understand **pacing, hooks, and retention **, you’ll do well here.

What You’ll Own

Editing & Storytelling (Core Focus)

• Edit videos using:

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Final Cut Pro
  • DaVinci Resolve

• Turn raw footage into:

  • Short-form (Reels, TikTok, Shorts)
  • Long-form (YouTube, training, explainers)

• Optimize pacing, cuts, and structure for engagement + retention

Graphics, Motion & Visual Enhancements

• Add:

  • Titles
  • Lower thirds
  • Motion graphics

• Use tools like:

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Canva

• Maintain strong brand consistency across videos

Audio & Color Quality

• Clean and balance audio:

  • Dialogue clarity
  • Noise reduction
  • Leveling

• Add music + SFX (licensed properly)

• Perform color correction & grading for a consistent look

Multi-Platform Optimization

• Export for:

  • YouTube
  • TikTok
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn

• Handle:

  • Different aspect ratios (9:16, 1:1, 16:9)
  • Compression, codecs, file size optimization

Collaboration & Feedback

• Work with:

  • Marketing teams
  • Creative directors

• Manage feedback using:

  • Frame.io

• Iterate quickly (goal: **≤ 2 revision rounds **)

Performance-Driven Editing

• Monitor:

  • Watch time
  • Engagement
  • CTR

• Improve edits based on what actually performs

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• You understand hooks, retention, and storytelling

• You can edit both:

  • Fast-paced social content
  • Clean corporate videos

• You don’t just edit — you improve performance

• You’re fast, organized, and reliable

Required Experience & Skills

• 2+ years of professional video editing experience

• Strong proficiency in:

  • Adobe Premiere Pro / Final Cut Pro / DaVinci Resolve

• Experience with:

  • Audio syncing & cleanup
  • Color correction
  • Social media exports

• Ability to meet deadlines consistently

Nice to Have (High-Quality Candidates)

• Motion graphics using After Effects

• Experience editing:

  • Paid ads
  • Brand storytelling content

• Understanding of:

  • Engagement metrics
  • Content performance

• Background in:

  • SaaS
  • Agencies
  • E-commerce

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Organize and prep raw footage
• Edit videos with strong pacing and storytelling
• Add graphics, music, and polish
• Export multiple platform versions
• Collaborate on feedback and revisions
• Track and archive projects properly

In short: you turn raw footage into content people actually watch.

Key Metrics (KPIs)

• 100% on-time delivery
• ≤ 2 revision cycles per video
• Improved engagement (watch time, retention, CTR)
• Consistent brand quality
• Clean and organized project files

Interview Process

• Initial Phone Screen
• Recruiter Interview
• Practical Task (Edit a 60-second video)
• Client Interview
• Offer & Onboarding

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work on content that actually performs

• Ownership over editing output

• Exposure to marketing + growth teams

• Opportunity to grow into:

  • Senior Video Editor
  • Content Lead
  • Creative Strategist

Apply Now

If you:

• Know how to hook attention in the first 3 seconds
• Care about pacing, not just cuts
• Can turn average footage into great content

This role is a strong fit.