Video Editor

Petra Brands; Mexico; Remote; MXN 931,000 - 1,490,000; Full time

Job summary

Petra Brands is seeking a forward-thinking Video Editor who blends storytelling and motion design with AI-assisted editing to elevate content for global brands. You will craft kinetic typography, 2D motion graphics, and integrate generative AI tools to accelerate production.

Collaborate with creative leads to refine concepts, turn raw footage into compelling narratives, and optimize videos for performance on social, web, and direct-response campaigns.

Qualifications

• Weeks of experience applying narrative pacing and strong editing.
• Polished motion graphics/animation and AI-enhanced visuals.
• Portfolio demonstrating storytelling across videos and formats.
• Ability to integrate AI tools into production workflows.
• Understanding of short-form video pacing for socials.
• Remote collaboration and multi-project delivery under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Edit high-converting video content for diverse platforms while maintaining brand.
• Design and animate titles, kinetic typography, and 2D motion assets in After Effects.
• Leverage AI tools for asset generation, voiceover, and iterations.
• Collaborate with leads to refine concepts and optimize performance.
• Stay updated on trends and platform formats to improve efficiency.
• Deliver polished multi-format video packages on tight timelines.

Skills

Portfolio samples

Premiere or Resolve

After Effects

Generative AI tools

Digital marketing trends

Remote collaboration

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Runway Gen-2/3

Midjourney

Topaz Video AI

Job description

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-time

Working Hours: Pacific/Mountain Standard Time

Role Overview

We are looking for a forward-thinking Video Editor who combines strong storytelling and motion design skills with modern AI-assisted editing techniques. In this role, you will elevate high-performing video content for global brands by integrating kinetic typography, complex 2D motion graphics, and generative AI tools to accelerate production and push creative boundaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Video Editing & Storytelling: Edit high-converting, visually engaging video content for diverse clients, campaigns, and platforms (social, web, direct-response ads), maintaining strict brand consistency
• Motion Graphics & Visual Effects: Design and animate custom titles, kinetic typography, lowered thirds, screen transitions, and 2D motion assets in Adobe After Effects to elevate production value
• AI Integration & Generative Workflows: Utilize generative AI tools (e.g., Runway, Pika, Midjourney, Firefly, ElevenLabs, Topaz AI) for asset generation, dynamic extensions, AI voiceover, motion tracking, upscaling, and streamlining creative iterations
• Creative Collaboration: Partner closely with creative leads and strategists to refine concepts, turn raw footage/briefs into compelling narratives, and optimize videos for performance and conversion goals
• Trend & Tech Innovation: Keep a pulse on evolving digital video trends, social platform formats, and emerging AI tools to continually improve editing efficiency and creative execution
• Asset Management & Delivery: Manage multi-project deadlines, maintain clean digital project files, and deliver polished multi-format video packages under fast turnaround times

Qualifications & Requirements

• A portfolio demonstrating strong narrative pacing, clean visual editing, polished motion graphics/animation, and creative applications of AI tools or AI-generated visuals
• High proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve
• Advanced working knowledge of Adobe After Effects (keyframing, masking, visual effects, title design, speed ramping, expressions)
• Hands-on experience integrating generative AI platforms into video production workflows (e.g., Runway Gen-2/3, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, ElevenLabs, Topaz Video AI, Photoshop Generative Fill)
• Solid understanding of digital marketing trends, pacing for short-form visual hooks (TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts), and performance-driven ad creative
• Strong communication skills, self-motivation in a remote environment, and a track record of handling high-volume projects under deadline