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:
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Scroll-stopping short-form videos
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Clean, professional long-form content
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Conversion-driven marketing assets
If you understand pacing, hooks, and retention, you’ll do well here.
What You’ll OwnEditing & Storytelling (Core Focus)-
Edit videos using:
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Adobe Premiere Pro
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Final Cut Pro
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DaVinci Resolve
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Turn raw footage into:
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Short-form (Reels, TikTok, Shorts)
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Long-form (YouTube, training, explainers)
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Optimize pacing, cuts, and structure for engagement + retention
Graphics, Motion & Visual Enhancements-
Add:
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Titles
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Lower thirds
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Motion graphics
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Use tools like:
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Adobe After Effects
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Canva
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Maintain strong brand consistency across videos
Audio & Color Quality-
Clean and balance audio:
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Dialogue clarity
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Noise reduction
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Leveling
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Add music + SFX (licensed properly)
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Perform color correction & grading for a consistent look
Multi-Platform Optimization-
Export for:
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YouTube
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TikTok
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Instagram
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LinkedIn
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Handle:
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Different aspect ratios (9:16, 1:1, 16:9)
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Compression, codecs, file size optimization
Collaboration & Feedback-
Work with:
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Marketing teams
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Creative directors
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Manage feedback using:
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Iterate quickly (goal: 2 revision rounds)
Performance-Driven Editing-
Monitor:
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Watch time
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Engagement
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CTR
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Improve edits based on what actually performs
What Makes You a Strong Fit-
You understand hooks, retention, and storytelling
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You can edit both:
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Fast-paced social content
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Clean corporate videos
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You don’t just edit — you improve performance
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You’re fast, organized, and reliable
Required Experience & Skills-
2+ years of professional video editing experience
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Strong proficiency in:
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Adobe Premiere Pro / Final Cut Pro / DaVinci Resolve
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Experience with:
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Audio syncing & cleanup
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Color correction
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Social media exports
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Ability to meet deadlines consistently
Nice to Have (High-Quality Candidates)-
Motion graphics using After Effects
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Experience editing:
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Paid ads
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Brand storytelling content
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Understanding of:
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Engagement metrics
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Content performance
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Background in:
What a Typical Day Looks Like-
Organize and prep raw footage
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Edit videos with strong pacing and storytelling
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Add graphics, music, and polish
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Export multiple platform versions
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Collaborate on feedback and revisions
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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
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Improved engagement (watch time, retention, CTR)
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Consistent brand quality
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Clean and organized project files
Interview Process-
Initial Phone Screen
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Recruiter Interview
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Practical Task (Edit a 60-second video)
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Client Interview
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Offer & Onboarding
Why This Role Stands Out-
Work on content that actually performs
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Ownership over editing output
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Exposure to marketing + growth teams
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Opportunity to grow into:
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Senior Video Editor
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Content Lead
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Creative Strategist
Apply Now
If you:
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Know how to hook attention in the first 3 seconds
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Care about pacing, not just cuts
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Can turn average footage into great content
This role is a strong fit.