Full-Time Video Editor for Fast-Growing DTC Brand | Paid Social Ads

We’re looking for a highly skilled and proactive Video Editor to join our fast-growing e-commerce team full-time. This is not a typical editing role. We need someone who understands how to create high-performing direct-response video ads, knows what works on Meta (Facebook/Instagram), TikTok, and YouTube, and can move quickly without sacrificing quality. If you’re resourceful, creative, understand performance-driven content, and know how to turn concepts and raw footage into scroll-stopping ads, we want to hear from you. What You’ll Be Doing - Edit engaging short-form videos (15–60 sec), primarily for ads on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok - Repurpose long-form content into snappy, scroll-stopping edits - Add text overlays, subtitles, sound effects, transitions, and basic motion graphics - Collaborate closely with our copywriter and creative strategist to turn concepts and scripts into high-performing ads - Keep a fast turnaround time and make quick changes based on performance data and feedback - Stay on top of trends in DTC and social-first video advertising What We’re Looking For - Proven experience editing direct-response or performance-focused ads - Strong portfolio of relevant work — **portfolio is required** - Strong understanding of hooks, pacing, retention, visual storytelling, and what makes a video stop the scroll - Fluent in tools such as Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Final Cut, or CapCut - Familiarity with content sourcing and creative repurposing - Excellent communication skills — you’re comfortable asking questions, receiving feedback, and pitching ideas - Ability to work quickly and independently with minimal supervision Bonus Points - Experience working with e-commerce or DTC brands - Experience analyzing what types of creative perform well - Familiarity with hooks, visual storytelling, and platform-specific best practices Compensation & Working Arrangement - $1,500 USD/month fixed fee - Full-time — 40 hours per week - Long-term opportunity for the right person - Flexible working hours, as long as deadlines are met - Consistent work, clear direction, and creative freedom - Performance bonuses - Opportunity to grow alongside a fast-scaling international brand Selection Process A short practical editing test is a required part of our selection process. How to Apply Please include: - A short introduction about you and your experience - A link to your portfolio or examples of ad creatives you’ve edited - Your availability and confirmation that you’re available for full-time work We move quickly. If you’re the right fit, expect to hear from us fast. Looking forward to seeing your work!