Ads Video Editor – Paid Social

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colombia.

📋 Description

• Edit video advertisements focused on conversion for platforms such as Meta, Google, YouTube, and other paid social media channels.

• Transform creative briefs, scripts, and raw footage into captivating short-form video content.

• Edit creator, influencer, and user-generated content (UGC) footage into ads that are native to the platform while preserving authenticity.

• Produce in-house ads utilizing internal assets, stock footage, product visuals, hooks, B-roll, captions, motion text, and sound design.

• Develop multiple variations of videos for each concept, incorporating different hooks, lengths, formats, and aspect ratios.

• Refine video ads based on performance metrics, including pacing, retention, scroll-stop, and hold-rate indicators.

• Adhere to platform specifications and best practices for feeds, Reels, Shorts, and in-stream placements.

• Ensure brand consistency across all creative materials.

• Organize assets, manage version control, and streamline creative workflows for efficiency.

• Actively identify and repurpose existing UGC, creator, product, and brand assets to generate new ad variations.

• Take the initiative in creative problem-solving when new footage is not available.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in video editing for paid social, direct-to-consumer (DTC), ecommerce, or performance marketing.

• Proficient in Premiere Pro and/or After Effects.

• Experience in creating direct-response video ads, rather than solely brand or cinematic videos.

• A robust portfolio or reel showcasing paid social advertising work, ideally featuring UGC or creator-style content.

• Strong understanding of hooks, pacing, retention, and the structure of short-form video.

• Experience editing for Meta, YouTube, Google, Reels, Shorts, and other social media platforms.

• Capability to work from creative briefs and integrate performance data into the editing workflow.

• Exceptional attention to detail, encompassing spelling, grammar, captions, timing, asset selection, and brand consistency.

• Quick turnaround, high output, and comfort in an iterative working environment.

• Highly organized, self-driven, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong ownership mentality with the ability to proactively advance projects.

• Preferred: Experience with CapCut, Final Cut, motion graphics, sound design, or advanced captioning.

• Preferred: Background in consumer packaged goods (CPG), DTC, ecommerce, food & beverage, wellness, supplements, or hydration brands.

• Preferred: Experience collaborating with creative strategists, media buyers, or growth marketing teams.

• Preferred: Knowledge of creative testing methodologies and best practices for paid social.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Opportunity to work remotely