Performance Video Editor – Paid Social, DTC

📋 Description

• Edit high-performing paid social video advertisements (15–60 seconds) for platforms including Meta, TikTok, and Reels.

• Generate around 12–15 creative concepts each week for various brands.

• Utilize UGC footage, testimonials, product demonstrations, B-roll, and existing creative materials.

• Develop native, organic-first edits that are optimized for TikTok and Instagram Reels.

• Implement direct response editing strategies that include:

• Scroll-stopping hooks.

• Benefit stacking.

• Credibility layering.

• Fast-paced retention editing.

• Strong call-to-action (CTA) implementation.

• Provide multiple creative variations for testing purposes.

• Source and manage footage from internal asset libraries.

• Employ AI tools such as ElevenLabs, Descript, AI captioning/subtitle tools, and other AI-assisted workflows.

• Export platform-optimized creatives ensuring correct aspect ratios, formatting, and safe zones.

• Collaborate in a dynamic startup environment with quick turnaround expectations.

• Efficiently manage revisions while overseeing multiple brand accounts simultaneously.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional experience editing paid social advertisements for Meta, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or related platforms.

• A robust portfolio demonstrating DTC/direct-response video editing expertise.

• Advanced proficiency in English.

• Expert-level skills in Adobe Premiere Pro.

• Experience with AI production tools such as ElevenLabs, Descript, or similar technologies.

• Strong grasp of direct response creative frameworks and performance-driven editing.

• Proven track record of creating native/organic-style social content.

• Ability to independently select footage and construct narratives from raw assets and creative briefs.

• Comfortable managing several projects and deadlines concurrently.

• Quick turnaround time on revisions and creative iterations.

• Reliable high-speed internet connection is essential.

• Must reside in Latin America.

• Availability to overlap at least 3 hours daily with US East Coast working hours (9am–6pm ET).

• Available to commence work within 30 days.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote contractor position.

• Collaborate with rapidly growing global DTC brands.

• Direct influence on scaling substantial ad accounts.

• Long-term growth prospects in a senior strategic role.

• Compensation ranging from USD 2K to 3K per month, flexible for exceptional talent.