Video Editor, Paid Media & Creative Production, DMS
$70,000–$80,000 year
On-site · New York City, New York, United States or San Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Video Editor role blending high-level creative storytelling with performance-driven execution. Edit high-performing video content across Meta, TikTok, Google, YouTube; produce and iterate on high volumes of creative variations to support testing frameworks; shape visual narrative, tone, and pacing to align with brand and campaign goals; translate performance data and feedback into actionable edit improvements; ensure platform-native, conversion-focused content at scale; own end-to-end post-production including editing, motion design, sound, and pacing; collaborate with Creative Directors, Producers, and Paid Media teams; rapidly turn around assets and adapt creatives based on real-time results; maintain asset organization and versioning; contribute to evolving editing workflows and leverage AI tools to accelerate production; support both brand storytelling and performance marketing needs as priorities shift.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of professional video editing experience
- Advanced level knowledge of Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and Media Encoder
- Strong understanding of post-production workflows including syncing, color correction, sound design, and file organization
- Ability to edit both high-quality brand content and high-volume, conversion-focused video assets
- Deep understanding of platform-native editing styles for TikTok, Meta, YouTube, and emerging platforms
- Strong grasp of typography, motion design, pacing, and sound design to enhance storytelling and performance
- Proven ability to create multiple variations from a single concept or footage set to support creative testing frameworks
- Strong understanding of direct-response creative principles (hooks, retention, CTA)
- Experience using performance data and insights to inform editing decisions and iterate on creative
- Familiarity with AI tools to accelerate editing and variation
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally across Creative, Strategy and Media teams
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