Expert Video Editor for VSLs, Ads & Fast-Turnaround Creative Work
Worldwide
Expert Video Editor for VSLs, Ads & Fast-Turnaround Creative Work Description: We’re looking for a sharp, fast, English-fluent Video Editor who can edit direct-response ads, video sales letters (VSLs), and short-form creative with speed, precision, and an eye for storytelling that converts. You should be someone who: • Understands marketing psychology and pacing for engagement. • Can work under tight deadlines and respond quickly (we move fast). • Has real experience editing VSLs, paid ads, and social content. • Is comfortable using AI tools for voice, subtitles, cleanup, and motion tracking. • Can organize projects cleanly inside shared drives (Google Drive, Frame.io, etc.). • Speaks and writes fluent English — no translation needed. Responsibilities: • Edit VSLs, ads, and short-form videos that hold attention and sell. • Cut down long interviews or Zoom recordings into engaging short clips. • Add captions, motion graphics, B-roll, and clean transitions. • Use AI tools when it speeds up output (e.g., audio cleanup, lip-sync, visual effects). • Collaborate via Slack or Discord for rapid feedback and iteration. Requirements: • Proven portfolio of VSLs or ad edits. (Links required.) • Expert in Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or DaVinci Resolve. • Strong understanding of pacing, copy timing, and direct-response editing. • Fast turnaround. You reply within hours, not days. • Stable internet and reliable communication. Bonus if you: • Understand YouTube, Meta, or TikTok ad compliance. • Have basic sound design or animation skills. • Know how to edit using AI scripts or generated visuals. To Apply: Send: 1. A short message explaining your relevant experience. 2. Three links to your best ad or VSL work. 3. Your usual turnaround time for a 3–5 minute video. 4. At the end of your cover letter, write: My favorite color is [insert color here]. (If you skip this, we won’t read your application.)
Deliverables- Edit VSLs, ads, and short-form videos
- Cut down long interviews into engaging clips
- Add captions, motion graphics, B-roll, and transitions
- Use AI tools for audio cleanup and visual effects
- Collaborate via Slack or Discord for feedback
- Less than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- 6+ monthsDuration
- IntermediateExperience Level
- Remote Job
- Ongoing projectProject Type
Skills and Expertise
Activity on this job
- Proposals:20 to 50
- Last viewed by client:2 days ago
- Interviewing:4
- Invites sent:8
- Unanswered invites:3
About the client
- United StatesBethel2:39 AM
- $42K total spent50 hires, 6 active
- 2,957 hours
- Sales & MarketingMid-sized company (10-99 people)
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