Direct Response Video Editor

Jobgether; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative ownership

AI-enabled workflows

Varied creative work

Collaborative environment

Continuous learning

Work flexibility

Salary clarity

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Direct Response Video Editor based in the United Arab Emirates to craft engaging paid social video assets for Meta, TikTok, and other platforms. You will edit user-generated content, demos, and founder videos into high-converting ads, while iterating variations to boost performance.

You will leverage AI tools to accelerate ideation, scripting, and production, and collaborate with strategists to meet campaign objectives.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of direct response video editing experience for DTC brands.
• Strong paid social video advertising portfolio showcasing performance.
• Experience designing static ad creatives for Meta campaigns.
• Proficiency with CapCut, Premiere Pro, or After Effects.
• Working knowledge of Photoshop for static assets.
• Solid understanding of hooks, CTAs, and conversion-focused advertising.
• Copywriting experience for ad scripts and ad copy.
• Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Runway, or Pika.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong English communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct response video editing: Produce short-form advertising videos for Meta, TikTok, and other paid social platforms, prioritizing engagement and conversion.
• Edit user-generated content, testimonials, product demos, and founder-led videos into ads.
• Develop multiple variations of hooks, CTAs, angles, and concepts for performance testing.
• Use AI tools to accelerate ideation, scripting, and production workflows.
• Write or adapt scripts and ad copy to communicate product benefits and drive action.
• Create high-converting static ad creatives for paid social campaigns.
• Use established templates and systems to ensure on-brand assets and efficiency.
• Source and organize assets including UGC, stock footage, and B-roll.
• Collaborate with strategists and growth teams to align with campaign goals.
• Incorporate feedback and insights to improve creatives and maintain output velocity.
• Manage multiple assignments and deliver high-quality work within deadlines.

Skills

Video editing

Paid social ads

Copywriting

AI tools

Time management

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability

Scriptwriting

Creative mindset

Tools

CapCut

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Photoshop

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Direct Response Video Editor based in United Arab Emirates.

Accountabilities

• Direct response video editing: Produce short-form advertising videos for Meta, TikTok, and other paid social platforms, prioritizing engagement and conversion.
• Creative production: Edit user-generated content, testimonials, product demonstrations, and founder-led videos into compelling, audience-focused ads.
• Creative testing and iteration: Develop multiple variations of hooks, calls to action, messaging angles, and video concepts to support ongoing performance testing.
• AI-assisted workflows: Use tools such as ChatGPT, Runway, Pika, and Descript to accelerate ideation, scripting, editing, and content production.
• Scriptwriting and ad copy: Write or adapt scripts and advertising copy to communicate product benefits, strengthen messaging, and encourage action.
• Static ad design: Create high-converting static creatives for paid social campaigns, adapting layouts, headlines, and offers to generate multiple testable variations.
• Creative systems and templates: Use established templates, creative production systems, and inspiration libraries to produce consistent, on-brand assets efficiently.
• Asset sourcing and organization: Gather, organize, and manage user-generated content, stock footage, B-roll, hooks, and other creative materials.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with strategists and growth teams to execute creative concepts aligned with campaign objectives and performance goals.
• Performance-driven improvement: Incorporate feedback and available campaign insights to refine creatives, improve production efficiency, and maintain a consistent volume of deliverables.
• Project ownership: Manage multiple creative assignments, prioritize tasks effectively, and deliver high-quality work within agreed deadlines.

Requirements

• Professional experience: At least two years of experience editing direct response video advertisements for direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands.
• Video editing portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating paid social video advertising, creative versatility, and performance-oriented storytelling.
• Static advertising experience: Practical experience designing static ad creatives for Meta advertising campaigns.
• Editing software: Proficiency with at least one professional or widely used editing tool, such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, or Adobe After Effects.
• Design skills: Working knowledge of Photoshop and the ability to create clear, visually effective static advertising assets.
• Performance marketing knowledge: Strong understanding of hooks, calls to action, creative angles, and the principles behind conversion-focused advertising.
• Copywriting ability: Experience writing, adapting, or refining scripts and copy for advertising creatives.
• AI tool familiarity: Experience with or a strong working knowledge of AI-powered creative tools, such as ChatGPT, Runway, or Pika.
• Time management: Ability to work quickly, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and consistently produce several creative assets per week.
• Communication skills: Strong English communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Creative mindset: A performance-driven approach that prioritizes measurable results alongside visual quality.
• Adaptability and initiative: Resourcefulness in working with raw assets, openness to feedback, and a willingness to experiment and improve continuously.

Nice To Have

• Experience with motion graphics.
• Familiarity with creative research and production platforms such as Creative OS, Foreplay, Butter, or AdCreative.ai.
• Understanding of marketing funnels, offers, and paid social advertising strategy.

Benefits

• Creative ownership: Contribute directly to the development and testing of advertising concepts designed to improve campaign performance.
• AI-enabled workflows: Work with modern AI tools to accelerate creative production and explore more efficient ways of working.
• Varied creative work: Combine video editing, static ad design, scripting, and creative experimentation.
• Collaborative environment: Work alongside strategists and growth specialists in a fast-moving, performance-focused setting.
• Continuous learning: Develop your skills through iterative testing, feedback, and exposure to diverse creative approaches.
• Work flexibility: The original listing does not specify remote, hybrid, or on-site arrangements; the work setup for Poland-based candidates should be confirmed.
• Salary and compensation: Not specified in the original listing and should be confirmed with the hiring team.
• Healthcare, paid leave, and other benefits: Not specified and should be confirmed during the recruitment process.