Performance Video Editor

Role Summary Alpha Lion is looking for a Performance Video Editor to join one of our fastest-scaling brand pods. You’ll edit high-volume, direct-response video ads for Meta, TikTok, and YouTube that drive real revenue — and you’ll see exactly how your creative performs, with real ad spend behind it, every single week. Your work will be a core engine behind scaling this funnel to $1M/month in ad spend. Responsibilities Edit direct-response video ads (UGC, testimonials, VSL cutdowns) for Meta, TikTok, and YouTube Deliver 5 new ad concepts per week with 4 variations each (25 assets/week) Iterate on winning ads based on real performance data Craft scroll-stopping hooks, tight pacing, captions, and sound design that maximize retention and conversions Keep project files, footage, and exports organized in a clean, scalable system Collaborate daily with a performance creative manager, copywriters, and media buyers What Success Looks Like 25 polished, on-spec ad assets delivered every week, on time Your ads regularly become winners that carry meaningful ad spend Iterations shipped within 48 hours of performance feedback Near-zero ad rejections or rework due to quality or compliance misses Who You Are: You move fast and love shipping — volume and deadlines energize you, not scare you You care more about what converts than what wins film festivals You’re data-curious: you want to know how your ads performed and why You take feedback without ego and iterate relentlessly You’re organized — templates, naming conventions, and systems are your friends Experience & Skills: 1–3 years editing short-form video, including real paid-social ad creative Advanced Premiere Pro (or equivalent); solid captioning, sound design, and basic motion graphics Portfolio of direct-response ads that ran with real ad spend Comfortable producing 20+ finished assets per week Nice to have: Experience in supplements, health & wellness, or other DTC e-commerce categories Familiarity with ad metrics (hook rate, hold rate, CTR, ROAS) and creative testing frameworks Why Alpha Lion: Alpha Lion is a fast-growing, performance-driven brand focused on helping people unleash their Superhuman potential. We are building scalable systems, raising the bar on execution, and creating long-term competitive advantage in our category. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives, learn rapidly, and grow alongside a company that values ownership, curiosity, and results. If you’re excited by optimization, experimentation, and building systems that scale, Alpha Lion is a place where your work will matter. Application Process Apply: Submit your resume + a brief note explaining why you’d crush it in this role. Screen: TA team reviews for skills and cultural alignment. Cultural + Behavioral: In this step, you will take a personality assessment to see how you will perform in the role, then review it on a call with a cultural specialist here. Interview: Conversations with the hiring manager and team. Final Round: Case study or work simulation (role-specific). Decision & Offer: We move fast — typically within 2–4 weeks. Compensation: We believe in competing at a high level — and that includes how we approach pay. This is a remote-first role, open to candidates anywhere in the U.S. The expected base salary range for this position is $3,000-$4.000(USD a month). Your offer will reflect your experience, skill set, and where you live — we calibrate pay to ensure fairness and alignment with local markets. Beyond base pay, team members may be eligible for performance bonuses, growth incentives, and benefits built to support their health, wellness, and professional goals.