Senior Performance Creative

San Francisco, CA (Remote)

$172K/yr – $199K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and evolve paid social creative from concept through production, with data-driven iteration across Meta, TikTok, YouTube and more.

  • Lead concepting, scripting and short-form content creation for performance campaigns
  • Turn performance insights into creative tests and repeatable playbooks

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Turning campaign briefs, audience insights and performance data into distinctive creative concepts for paid social across Meta, TikTok, YouTube and other channels.
  • Writing high-performing hooks, scripts, static copy, carousels and longer-form video content designed to capture attention and drive action.
  • Planning and running self-directed shoots for UGC-style, creator-led and direct-to-camera content, including sourcing and directing talent.
  • Editing and iterating high volumes of short-form video quickly, using strong judgement around pacing, structure, captions, sound and storytelling.
  • Reviewing creative performance across metrics such as hook rate, hold rate, CTR and conversion, and turning those insights into clear hypotheses for the next round of work.
  • Remixing and repurposing existing creative into new variations, testing different angles, formats and messages to improve performance.
  • Partnering closely with strategists, marketers and media partners to keep creative decisions connected to campaign goals and audience needs.
  • Raising the creative bar by bringing strong craft judgement, sharing learnings generously and helping turn successful experiments into repeatable playbooks.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience across performance creative, copywriting, video production, or content creation, with a strong focus on paid social.
  • You have a portfolio of YouTube, Meta, or TikTok ads that demonstrate strong performance. You’ve got the polish, and the results.
  • You have experience creating and remixing UGC-style content into ads that convert.
  • You’re analytically minded: comfortable in dashboards, confident with performance metrics, and able to connect creative decisions to outcomes.
  • You have a deep understanding of platform dynamics, formats, and what actually makes people stop scrolling.
  • You’re a strong communicator who can present creative rationale clearly to stakeholders.
  • You can work at speed and scale, managing multiple projects and tight turnarounds without dropping quality.

Benefits

  • Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too
  • Health benefits plans to support you and your wellbeing
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
  • Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
  • An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more
  • Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally
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