Lead Video Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Produce captivating videos ranging from 15 to 60 seconds for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Pinterest, tailored for each specific format.

• Edit raw content, including user-generated material, incorporating transitions, graphics, and audio to create compelling promotional videos.

• Take charge of high-priority edits, set quality standards, and oversee the final review and approval process of outgoing videos.

• Oversee, mentor, and nurture the video editing team through onboarding, training sessions, feedback, one-on-one meetings, and performance evaluations.

• Distribute tasks among the team based on their capacity, individual strengths, and project priorities.

• Strategize and manage the editing pipeline, including deadlines, progress monitoring, and identifying obstacles.

• Create and document editing workflows, asset organization methods, naming conventions, and version control systems.

• Facilitate communication between editors, creative strategists, marketers, and designers.

• Convert briefs and creative direction into actionable assignments.

• Collaborate on brainstorming sessions and propose innovative ideas and angles to the Ads Department.

• Ensure consistency in style, branding, and technical quality across all content.

• Evaluate metrics such as hook rate, retention, CTR, and ROAS to inform editing choices and revisions.

• Develop and maintain templates, presets, and reusable assets for efficiency.

• Manage and optimize the team's editing technology stack while overseeing media assets, archives, and backups.

• Stay updated on social media trends, editing techniques, AI shortcuts, and new production methodologies.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5 to 6 years of practical video editing experience, with a minimum of 1 to 2 years in a leadership or senior position.

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects (or DaVinci Resolve).

• Proven experience in creating short-form content for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Pinterest.

• Strong grasp of performance metrics—hook rate, retention, CTR, ROAS—and understanding of their relationship with editing decisions.

• Demonstrated capability to lead and manage a creative team in a remote setting.

• Exceptional communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Familiarity with project management software (Notion, Asana, ClickUp, or similar tools).

• Background in wellness, mindfulness, or conscious lifestyle content is preferred.

• Knowledge of AI-assisted editing tools and production efficiencies.

• Experience in hiring or assessing video editors.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary — full-time position.

• Fully remote, asynchronous-friendly work environment with flexible working hours.

• Direct collaboration with the creative team.

• Access to premium wellness resources, educational courses, and brand retreats.

• A mission-driven atmosphere where creativity intertwines with mindfulness.