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.