Senior Video Editor

NeoWork is hiring a Senior Video Editor on behalf of a fast-growing UK-based DTC consumer app. This person owns the paid social ad production pipeline across Meta, TikTok, and programmatic channels, producing high-performing portrait-format creative at volume. They work inside an AI-assisted workflow, lead quality for junior editors in the pod, and adapt creative across 12 languages and 14 markets. This is a performance creative engine — not a long-form polish workflow. What You'll Do Edit high-volume portrait-format (9:16) video ads for Meta, TikTok, AppLovin, Moloco, and Unity, optimized for paid social performance Cut hooks, variations, and rapid iterations on a weekly creative testing cycle Integrate AI tools (ElevenLabs and similar) into the production pipeline for voiceover, dubbing, and asset generation Adapt master creatives across multi-language versions covering 12 languages, accounting for VO timing, text length, and platform constraints Review work from junior editors, give clear feedback, and raise the technical and creative bar across the pod Partner with the Creative Strategist on brief intake, concept testing, and feeding performance learnings back into next-cycle edits Maintain organized project files, exports, and version control across shared asset libraries 5+ years editing social-first video for paid social ads. Traditional long-form, corporate, or TVC backgrounds do not transfer well to this role Strong portfolio of portrait-format (9:16) paid ads with proven performance results on Meta and/or TikTok — required, not optional Hands-on integration of AI tools into video workflows (ElevenLabs, Runway, ChatGPT for scripting, or similar) Premiere Pro and/or After Effects proficiency: motion, sound design, captions, dynamic text Demonstrated experience producing localized creative across multiple languages and markets Comfortable mentoring junior editors and setting quality standards day-to-day Excellent written and spoken English for daily collaboration with a UK-based team Preferred Background DTC or mobile app advertiser experience (consumer apps, photo books, e-commerce) Familiarity with creative testing frameworks — hook tests, variant ladders, iteration playbooks Comfort working inside ad accounts and reading performance signals to inform edits Tools Premiere Pro | After Effects | ElevenLabs | CapCut | Frame.io | Google Drive | Slack | Notion We offer health insurance for contractors Holiday Extra Pay The work hours generally align with standard business hours in the US, with some potential flexibility depending on the client's needs. We prioritize the mental health of our team members and offer mental health days to support their well-being. In addition to the base salary, performance-based incentives are provided. There is an annual review and appraisal process in place. There are ample opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the company. Salary range: $2000 up to $2500 based on experience