Video Editor – Social, Paid Ads, YouTube

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines, +8 more countries.

📋 Description

• Edit Reels, TikToks, YouTube Shorts, and paid video advertisements.

• Modify edits for organic social media content and paid promotions across Meta, TikTok, and YouTube.

• Generate AI-powered video ads using tools like Claude, Fal.ai, Higgsfield, or similar platforms.

• Work from provided briefs or assist in developing briefs alongside the media buyer.

• Transform existing footage into new content, cutdowns, and variations for ads.

• Oversee editing deadlines and complete urgent edits within 1–2 hours when necessary.

• Produce 15–20 ad creatives and variations, in addition to 30 organic short-form videos each month.

• Assume ownership of the YouTube channel by the third month, encompassing idea generation, shoot planning, recording, editing, thumbnails, titles, and publishing.

• Evaluate content performance and enhance hooks, pacing, topics, and thumbnails.

• Collaborate with the social media team and media buyer on briefs, draft reviews, and revisions during overlapping working hours.

⛳️ Requirements

• Mid-level brand video editing experience is essential.

• A strong portfolio showcasing social content and preferably paid advertisements.

• Keen instincts for crafting hooks, pacing, captions, and storytelling techniques.

• Capability to articulate creative decisions for organic versus paid content.

• Proficiency in CapCut, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar editing software.

• Confidence in utilizing AI video tools effectively.

• Ability to clarify rough briefs, manage production volumes, learn new tools, troubleshoot issues, and deliver results with minimal supervision.

• Experience overseeing YouTube content from concept and shoot planning to editing, thumbnails, and publishing.

• Must be based in Europe or Asia.

• Consistent working hours that overlap with KST are required.

• Exceptional English proficiency at a professional level (C1/C2).

• Highly disciplined, self-driven, and comfortable working as a dedicated independent contractor on a full-time basis.

• A reliable setup that includes a fast computer, noise-canceling headset, and stable internet connection.

🏝️ Benefits

• Direct access to leadership, offering high visibility, direct mentorship, and a meaningful role in decision-making.

• Influence on product and strategy through flat organizational structures.

• High level of autonomy with minimal bureaucratic obstacles.

• Significant opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• Competitive, outcome-based compensation packages tailored to the candidate’s level of impact.

• Full-time engagement as an exclusive independent contractor.

• 100% remote work environment.