Video Editor (UGC)
- Role
- Content
- Experience
- Mid
- Employment
- Full-time
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No BS summary
Video editor in Mexico with 2–5 years of experience making short-form paid social ads. Must know Adobe Premiere Pro or CapCut, Meta/TikTok ad formats, and have ad-editing experience for DTC, mobile apps, or SaaS.
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ABOUT
NewForm is the creative intelligence company. We help category disruptors like Kalshi, ElevenLabs, Babbel, and others scale paid ads by turning creative into a measurable, repeatable growth system.
We oversee $100M+ per year in paid media spend and create thousands of human ads each month, with each ad making our system smarter.
THE ROLE
As a Video Editor, you’ll be responsible for turning raw footage, creator content, and scripts into high-performing short-form ads for paid social. You’ll work closely with creative strategists, producers, and media buyers to build scroll-stopping, conversion-focused videos. This role is ideal for someone who understands pacing, hooks, retention curves, and how to edit for performance. You’ll be producing at high volume, iterating quickly based on performance data, and directly influencing account scale through your edits.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Edit short-form paid social ads (UGC, podcast ads, product demos, street interviews, etc.)
- Produce multiple variations per concept (different hooks, pacing, overlays, CTAs)
- Optimize videos for platform specs (Meta, TikTok, YouTube Shorts)
- Iterate on edits based on retention data, CPA, and performance feedback
- Collaborate with creative strategists to refine messaging and structure
- Organize and manage project files for scalable production workflows
- Stay current on short-form trends, editing styles, and paid social best practices
REQUIREMENTS
- 2–5 years of video editing experience (agency experience is highly preferred)
- Strong portfolio showcasing short-form paid social ads
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro or capcut (required)
- Experience with After Effects for motion graphics (preferred)
- Deep understanding of pacing, retention mechanics, and conversion-focused editing
- Ability to edit quickly without sacrificing clarity or quality
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- (Must) Experience editing ads for DTC, mobile apps, or SaaS
- (Must) Familiarity with Meta and TikTok ad formats, ratios, and specs
BENEFITS
- Full-time, remote role
- Competitive compensation based on experience (12k-36k/yr)
- Performance-based bonus
What you'll do
- Edit short-form paid social ads, including UGC, podcast ads, product demos, and street interviews.
- Produce multiple variations per concept with different hooks, pacing, overlays, and CTAs.
- Optimize videos for platform specs, including Meta, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
- Iterate on edits based on retention data, CPA, and performance feedback.
- Collaborate with creative strategists to refine messaging and structure.
- Organize and manage project files for scalable production workflows.
- Stay current on short-form trends, editing styles, and paid social best practices.
What they require
- 2–5 years of video editing experience.
- Agency experience is highly preferred.
- Strong portfolio showcasing short-form paid social ads.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro or CapCut.
- Deep understanding of pacing, retention mechanics, and conversion-focused editing.
- Ability to edit quickly without sacrificing clarity or quality.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience editing ads for DTC, mobile apps, or SaaS.
- Familiarity with Meta and TikTok ad formats, ratios, and specs.
Benefits
- Full-time, remote role.
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Performance-based bonus.
American performance creative agency and SaaS company