Remote Video Editor (Direct Response + AI Creative)

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Summary

We're looking for an experienced Direct Response Video Editor who knows how to create high-converting social media ads using both their editing skills and modern AI creative tools. This is not a traditional video editing position. We're looking for someone who understands performance marketing, direct response advertising, and how to create videos that stop the scroll, hold attention, and generate leads. Our team produces high volumes of creative for Meta (Facebook & Instagram), TikTok, YouTube, Google, and other digital platforms. We move fast, constantly test new concepts, and rely heavily on AI-powered workflows to increase production speed without sacrificing quality. If you've never edited direct response ads, or if you don't actively use AI tools in your workflow, this is NOT the right fit. What You'll Be Doing Edit high-performing direct response video ads for Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Google, and other paid traffic platforms Create multiple creative variations from the same source footage for testing Turn scripts, raw footage, UGC, testimonials, spokesperson videos, and creative briefs into conversion-focused ads Add captions, motion graphics, B-roll, sound design, visual hooks, and pattern interrupts Use AI-generated assets to enhance and accelerate production Repurpose winning creatives into fresh concepts and new variations Collaborate with our creative team to launch new ads every week Organize and manage projects using LucidLink Required Experience We're specifically looking for editors who have experience creating Direct Response / Performance Marketing video ads. You should have experience editing ads designed to generate: Leads Sales Booked appointments Other measurable conversions Applicants without direct response experience will NOT be considered. Technical Requirements Strong experience editing short-form paid social ads Adobe Premiere Pro preferred Comfortable using LucidLink as part of a cloud-based editing workflow Strong understanding of retention editing, pacing, hooks, and conversion-focused storytelling Ability to work quickly in a high-volume creative testing environment Excellent communication and dependable turnaround times AI Experience (Required) We're looking for editors who actively use AI to create better creative not just faster edits. Please tell us which AI tools are part of your workflow. Examples include: ChatGPT Claude Google Gemini Veo Runway Figma Kling Seedance Midjourney Flux ElevenLabs HeyGen Adobe Firefly Other AI tools you regularly use We're especially interested in editors who can create or enhance: AI UGC AI presenters AI voiceovers AI B-roll AI image generation AI-assisted motion graphics AI-assisted creative concepts Bonus Experience Insurance Medicare Financial Services Healthcare Lead Generation To Apply Please include the following: Examples of Direct Response video ads you've personally edited (Required). Examples of Meta, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or Google video ads. Examples showing multiple variations created from the same source footage (if available). A list of the AI tools you use regularly and how you use them in your workflow. Your primary editing software. Confirmation that you're comfortable working with LucidLink. Important Applications without Direct Response video samples will not be reviewed. Generic editing reels, cinematic montages, wedding videos, music videos, or YouTube editing portfolios are not what we're looking for. Sample Creative Please review the type of ads we produce before applying: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/crnxfz456334xhtcz46l4/ACgasP1LDuFeOGpWG668GZk?rlkey=j6pgk5enwg4hanqi1gubcuy56&st=sey8cufj&dl=0

  • Hours to be determined
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  • 1-3 months
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  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • $25.00

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    $65.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
AI-Generated Video
Footage-Based Video
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:10 to 15
  • Interviewing:
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  • Invites sent:
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  • Unanswered invites:
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About the client
Member since Jun 1, 2026
  • USA
    Boca Raton7:35 AM
  • $1.3K total spent
    3 hires, 1 active
  • 33 hours

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