Video Editor (UGC & Paid Social)

USA (On-site)

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Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive paid social performance by editing UGC-focused video in multiple formats for Kraken Ads.

  • Own hands-on editing of 9:16, 16:9, and 1:1 assets to support campaigns.
  • Must-have: strong video editing experience with a portfolio and advanced Adobe Premiere Pro skills.
  • Standout: experience editing for paid social campaigns and UGC content; motion graphics or design skills qualify for extra hours.

Job Description

Drive paid social performance by editing UGC-focused video in multiple formats for Kraken Ads.

  • Own hands-on editing of 9:16, 16:9, and 1:1 assets to support campaigns.
  • Must-have: strong video editing experience with a portfolio and advanced Adobe Premiere Pro skills.
  • Standout: experience editing for paid social campaigns and UGC content; motion graphics or design skills qualify for extra hours.

Responsibilities

  • Turn raw UGC-style footage into high-performing paid social ads.
  • Shape performance-driven stories using captions, motion graphics, color grading, and platform-specific optimization.
  • Content must be delivered in 9:16, 16:9, and 1:1 formats.

Requirements

  • Strong video editing experience (portfolio required)
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Solid understanding of storytelling and pacing for social
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to hit deadlines

Preferred

  • Experience editing for paid social campaigns
  • UGC-specific editing experience
  • Motion graphic skills
  • Bonus if you also have experience with graphic design (opportunity for additional hours)
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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)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
106
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32.4%
Direct
41.9%
Referral
12.7%
Social
10%
Paid
1.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~6

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (33% of company)