Social Media Video Editor — Ad Creatives & Paid Social

USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableEntry LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own rapid, direct-response video editing for social ads across Meta and TikTok, turning briefs into high-performing, hook-driven creatives that drive engagement and conversions.

  • Creative Production: Generate multiple variants from a shared footage pool and tailor formats for maximum impact.
  • Performance-Driven Editing: Apply 2–3 second hooks, clear value props, social proof, and strong CTAs across Meta and TikTok placements.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Cut multiple ad variants from a shared footage pool, testing different hooks, formats, and CTAs.
  • Produce creatives across the top-performing Meta ad formats — including UGC-style testimonials , problem/solution story arcs , listicle ads , founder story formats , and before/after transformations .
  • Edit fast-paced, thumb-stopping TikTok content that feels native to the platform — not like an ad.
  • Build static and motion graphic assets (carousels, stills, short-form reels) optimized for Meta feed, Stories, and Reels placements.
  • Apply direct-response editing principles : strong hooks in the first 2–3 seconds, clear value props, social proof integration, and hard-hitting CTAs.
  • Follow creative briefs to produce original content for clients across varying niches.
  • Collaborate with the Creative Strategist to review performance data and iterate — understanding why a creative worked or didn't, and applying those learnings immediately.
  • Act on revision rounds quickly and accurately.

Requirements

  • Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
  • Demonstrable experience editing paid social ad creatives (Meta and/or TikTok — portfolio required)
  • A solid understanding of direct-response creative principles (hooks, CTAs, retention curves)
  • Familiarity with Meta Ads Manager creative best practices (aspect ratios, text limits, placement specs)
  • Experience creating or editing UGC-style content that doesn't look like an ad
  • Curiosity, initiative, and a genuine hunger to grow
  • Excellent time management — we move fast
  • A reliable laptop/PC and stable internet connection
  • Excellent English (briefs and team calls are all in English)

Preferred

  • Hook-first UGC — Raw, authentic-feeling footage with punchy captions and fast cuts
  • Pain-point agitation ads — Opens with a relatable problem, builds tension, delivers the solution
  • Social proof stacks — Review overlays, comment screenshots, testimonial montages
  • Listicle/numbered ads — "3 reasons why..." structure with strong on-screen text
  • Founder/brand story — Narrative-driven, slightly longer-form for warmer audiences
  • Demo + result ads — Product in action → outcome, great for TikTok Shop
  • Text-heavy scroll-stoppers — Bold typography-led creatives optimised for silent viewing
  • Trend-jacked content — Native TikTok audio and formats applied to brand messaging

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • A pathway to full-time
  • Real ownership over your creative output — your work directly influences client revenue
  • A collaborative, ideas-led environment where your voice matters
  • The opportunity to grow vertically into creative strategy or laterally across disciplines
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Commerce Social

Boutique Social Commerce Agency & High Rev Creator NetworkScale your brand with top-tier strategies, an elite creator community, and proven growth tactics on TikTok Shop, Instagram Shop, Youtube Shopping & more.Client's Include: Diff Eyewear, Dime, Natural Stacks, Top Shelf Supplements, Evil Goods, Miracle Moo, Rho Nutrition, Rosabella Supplements, Publishing.com and more!

Founded in 2023
Elk Grove Village, Illinois, USA
10 employees (2 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Google Ads Budget
$183

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~11

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (10% of company)