Video Editor, Paid Social

Atlanta, GA (Remote)

$55K/yr – $95K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 13 days ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end editing workflow for paid social videos, from briefs and raw footage to multiple platform-ready cuts, collaborating with strategists and editors in fast iterations to optimize hooks, pacing, and performance.

Lead editing across Meta, TikTok, YouTube with platform-native specs
Focus on fast turnaround, feedback incorporation, and testing variants to drive performance

Job Description

Responsibilities

Edit short-form video for paid social from creative briefs, raw footage, and creator-submitted content
Build strong hooks and pacing designed to stop the scroll in the first 1–3 seconds, and hold attention through the full spot
Produce multiple cuts and variants (lengths, aspect ratios, hooks, captions) for testing across platforms
Partner with creative strategists to understand the "why" behind a brief and translate it into clear visual choices
Incorporate feedback rooted in strategic intent, not just aesthetic preference
Help identify opportunities to improve an edit based on what's worked in past campaigns
Edit specifically for the platform: correct specs, safe zones, captions/subtitles, and native creative conventions for Meta, TikTok, and YouTube
Stay current on platform trends, formats, and editing styles that are performing well in paid social right now
Review and edit raw creator footage into polished, on-brief assets
Flag gaps in creator-submitted footage that may limit what's possible in the edit, and help problem-solve around them

Requirements

1–3 years of experience editing video for paid social, social media, or digital marketing; agency, in-house brand, or freelance experience welcome
A strong reel demonstrating short-form editing chops — pacing, hooks, and platform-native formatting
Proficiency in Premiere Pro and/or CapCut (After Effects a plus)
Solid understanding of specs, trends, and best practices across Meta, TikTok, and YouTube
An eye for what makes content perform, and curiosity about the strategy and data behind it
Comfortable working with raw, imperfect creator footage and making it shine
Organized and detail-oriented — you keep versions, exports, and file names clean under deadline pressure
Coachable self-starter who takes feedback well and is eager to build speed and range over time

Preferred

Experience editing UGC/creator content specifically for paid ad campaigns
Familiarity with fintech, family finance, or consumer subscription products
Basic motion graphics or animation skills
Experience contributing to or reading paid social performance data (CTR, hook rate, thumb-stop rate) to inform edits

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and HSA match
Paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
Traditional 401k with company match
Unlimited PTO
Paid company holidays and pop-up bonus holidays
Professional development stipends
Mental health resources
1:1 financial planners
Fertility healthcare
100% paid parental and caregiving leave, plus cleaning service and meals during your leave

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