UGC Video Editor (Part-Time, Contract, Remote) at Kraken Ads - UGC & Paid Ads Agency | California, MO

Kraken Ads - UGC & Paid Ads Agency

UGC Video Editor (Part-Time, Contract, Remote)

California, MO (Remote)

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Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own a fast, human-first editing flow for vertical UGC ads, shaping each video to grab attention within the first seconds, testable hooks, and polished captions and thumbnails.

Edit raw creator footage into fast, vertical-first videos that capture attention early.
Craft three hook variations per video to enable quick testing and optimization.
Deliver captions, typography, and light sound design to boost readability and vibe.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Edit raw creator footage into fast, engaging vertical-first videos.
Make 3 different hook variations for each video so we can test them.
Add clean captions, native fonts, and basic sound design.
Make quick custom thumbnails for the ads.
No AI: We don’t use AI voices or avatars. Keep it human.

Requirements

A portfolio of short-form vertical videos or UGC ads you’ve edited.
You know how to make a video interesting in the first 3 seconds.
Proficiency in Premiere, CapCut, or whatever software you use to work fast.
You can hit deadlines without being chased down.
You are ideally USA-based and speak fluent English

Preferred

Benefits

No client management. We hand you the footage, you just edit.
Work whenever and wherever you want.

Kraken Ads - UGC & Paid Ads Agency

Book a call -> krakenads.com/ugcWe are Kraken Ads, a full-service UGC creative and paid ads studio that helps brands scale with content built to convert.Trusted by brands like Pinwheel, Merchynt, Hikers Co., Patchology, Maelove, and more.We go beyond simple content creation; our team handles the entire process end-to-end. From research-driven ideation and scriptwriting to hooks, casting, b-roll, editing, and thumbnails, we deliver high-performing UGC tailored for paid social. With deep expertise in Meta and Google Ads, we craft creatives designed to lower CPAs, increase ROAS, and fuel profitable campaign growth.Our team is 100% US-based, professional, and fully human. No AI shortcuts. We work with top-tier creators and pay every team member competitively, ensuring quality and authenticity in every project.

Founded in 2022

Los Angeles, California, USA

6 employees (4 in marketing)

krakenads.com