Performance Ad Video Editor
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Performance ad video editor with 3–5 years of experience cutting short-form direct-response video ads for Meta, TikTok, and YouTube. Must be advanced in Adobe Premiere Pro, know After Effects or CapCut, and have a portfolio of high-performing UGC and social-first ads. Fully remote role.
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Our client is one of the fastest growing DTC brands in the US, achieving a $100M run rate in less than 18 months. Recently backed by a leading consumer-focused private equity firm, the company is positioned to become the leading brand in the men's health / supplement space. They operate across DTC, retail, and emerging channels, and are entering their next phase of growth as they continue scaling the business. We are seeking a Performance Ad Video Editor to create high-performing video ads across paid social channels. You will work closely with the Creative Strategy, Growth, and Paid Media teams to turn briefs, creator footage, customer insights, and performance data into compelling ads designed to capture attention and drive conversion. This role is ideal for an editor who understands both strong storytelling and the pace of a high-volume, test-and-learn creative environment. Responsibilities Edit performance-driven video ads for Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and other paid media channels Transform UGC, testimonials, product footage, voiceovers, and existing assets into compelling direct-response creative Develop multiple hooks, openings, formats, and iterations to support ongoing creative testing Partner with Creative Strategists to interpret briefs, apply performance learnings, and continuously improve the work Use pacing, sound design, captions, motion graphics, and visual storytelling to strengthen engagement and conversion Manage multiple projects and revisions while maintaining quality, speed, and brand consistency Organize project files and creative assets to support an efficient, scalable production workflow Requirements 3–5 years of professional video editing experience, with a strong focus on paid social, performance marketing, or direct-response creative A portfolio demonstrating high-performing short-form video ads, including UGC and other social-first formats Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and working knowledge of After Effects, CapCut, or comparable editing tools Strong understanding of paid social creative principles, including hooks, pacing, retention, messaging, and calls to action Experience using performance feedback and testing results to develop new edits and creative iterations Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage a high volume of work in a fast-moving environment Experience using AI-assisted creative or editing tools to improve speed, variation, and production workflows is preferred Preferred Experience with DTC / ecommerce brands, ideally in health, wellness, or supplement categories Performance-oriented mindset — understands consumer psychology, not just aesthetics Benefits Competitive salary in US dollars Fully remote role
What you'll do
- Edit performance-driven video ads for Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and other paid media channels
- Transform UGC, testimonials, product footage, voiceovers, and existing assets into compelling direct-response creative
- Develop multiple hooks, openings, formats, and iterations to support ongoing creative testing
- Partner with Creative Strategists to interpret briefs, apply performance learnings, and continuously improve the work
- Use pacing, sound design, captions, motion graphics, and visual storytelling to strengthen engagement and conversion
- Manage multiple projects and revisions while maintaining quality, speed, and brand consistency
- Organize project files and creative assets to support an efficient, scalable production workflow
What they require
- 3–5 years of professional video editing experience, with a strong focus on a paid social, formal marketing, or direct response creative
- A portfolio demonstrating high-performing short-form video ads, including UGC and other social-first formats
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and working knowledge of After Effects, CapCut, or comparable editing tools
- Strong understanding of paid social creative principles, including hooks, pacing, retention, messaging, and calls to action
- Experience using performance feedback and testing results to develop new edits and creative iterations
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage a high volume of work in a fast-moving environment
- Preferred: Experience with DTC / ecommerce brands, ideally in health, wellness, or supplement categories
- Preferred: Performance-oriented mindset — understands consumer psychology, not just aesthetics
Benefits
- Competitive salary in US dollars
- Fully remote role
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