Performance Video Editor

Performance Video Editor (Contract)

Location: 100% Remote
Schedule: Up to 40 hrs/week (PST hours)
Reporting To: Creative Strategist
Employment Type: Contract


About the Role
We are seeking a Performance Video Editor to own the editing, iteration, and optimization of high-converting paid and organic social video ads. Working alongside Creative Strategy and Growth, you will transform raw creator content, stock assets, and brand media into platform-native ad variations that drive engagement, conversion, and measurable business growth for our functional hydration brand.


Key Responsibilities
Ad Editing & Production: Cut conversion-focused video ads for Meta, YouTube, and Google from briefs and scripts, utilizing motion text, sound design, captions, and strong hooks.
Creator & UGC Integration: Edit whitelisted/influencer footage into authentic, platform-native ads structured for high performance.
Testing & Variations: Build multiple ad variations per concept (hook tests, length cuts, aspect ratios) to support the paid testing roadmap.
Data-Driven Iterations: Analyze performance metrics (scroll-stop, hold rates) to rapidly iterate on pacing, hooks, and retention.
Content Repurposing & Library Management: Proactively source and repurpose existing UGC, product, and brand assets to create fresh ad concepts with minimal oversight.
Quality & Specs: Maintain platform specifications across Feeds, Reels, Shorts, and In-Stream, ensuring strict adherence to brand guidelines, grammar, and clip timing.


Candidate Profile
Requirements (Must-Haves)
Experience: 2+ years editing video for DTC performance marketing and paid social (CPG, beverage, wellness, or supplement experience preferred).
Portfolio: A reel/portfolio demonstrating direct-response ad creative (including creator/UGC edits), not just traditional brand films.
Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and/or After Effects.
Direct-Response Mindset: Strong understanding of scroll-stopping hooks, pacing, retention, and how performance data shapes creative decisions.
Execution: High output capacity, fast turnaround, exceptional attention to detail, and a strong bias toward action.


Preferences (Nice-to-Haves)
Experience with CapCut, Final Cut Pro, or advanced motion graphics and sound design.

Familiarity with creative testing frameworks alongside media buyers and growth teams.


Required Tech Stack
Primary Tools: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects


Secondary/Optional: CapCut, Final Cut Pro

Skills

- 2+ years editing video for paid social / DTC performance marketing
- Expert in Premiere Pro and/or After Effects
- A reel demonstrating direct-response ad work, ideally including whitelisted creator content
- Strong instinct for hooks, pacing, and retention
- Fluency in platform-native formats and specs across Meta, YouTube, and Google
- High output and fast turnaround; highly self-motivated with strong ownership