Paid Ads AI Video Editor - 65218315947

somewhere; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Contrarian Thinking is seeking a Paid Ads Video Editor for remote collaboration. You will craft high‑quality paid video ads for Meta, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, and develop multiple variations to optimize performance.

You will leverage AI tools to accelerate production while preserving a premium, brand‑aligned result. You should bring 3+ years of professional video editing experience with a proven paid ads portfolio and excellent English communication; you’ll work with the marketing team to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional video editing experience.
• Proven experience creating paid advertising creative, not just organic social content.
• Strong portfolio showing high‑performing paid social ads across Meta, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube or similar platforms.
• Expert‑level proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve or similar editing software.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Comfortable receiving and implementing feedback quickly.
• Strong hands‑on experience incorporating AI tools into your editing workflow.

Responsibilities

• Create high‑performing paid video ads for Meta, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and other paid channels.
• Turn winning ideas into multiple creative variations and test hooks, headlines, openings, pacing, CTAs, music, captions and angles.
• Leverage AI tools to speed up production, improve output, and automate workflows where appropriate.
• Repurpose existing content (podcasts, interviews, webinars) into conversion‑focused ads.
• Collaborate closely with marketing and content teams to evolve concepts and optimize campaigns based on performance data.
• Maintain a premium brand standard that aligns with Contrarian Thinking's messaging and visual guidelines.

Skills

Video editing

Paid advertising creative

Portfolio development

English communication

Feedback incorporation

AI editing tools

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Role: Paid Ads Video Editor

Location: Remote (Priority: South Africa, Philippines, Latin America)

Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM CT (Monday – Friday)

Salary: ~TBD (Final offer is determined by the client based on experience, portfolio, and interview performance.)

Contract Type: Independent Contractor

What You'll Be Responsible For

Create High-Performing Paid Video Ads

Produce compelling video ads for Meta, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and other paid acquisition channels designed to maximize conversions and customer acquisition.

Turn Winning Ideas into Multiple Creative Variations

Rapidly create multiple versions of advertisements by testing:

• Different hooks
• Headlines
• Openings
• Visual pacing
• CTAs
• Music
• Captions
• Creative angles

Develop creative variations quickly to support ongoing testing and optimization across paid marketing campaigns.

Leverage AI Throughout Your Workflow

Utilize modern AI tools to improve production speed, increase creative output, and streamline editing workflows.

This may include AI for:

• Editing acceleration
• B-roll generation
• Motion graphics
• Voice generation
• Audio cleanup
• Caption creation
• Image generation
• Script ideation
• Creative iteration
• Workflow automation

Candidates should demonstrate strong judgment in using AI to enhance creative quality while maintaining a polished, premium final product.

Repurpose Existing Content into Ads

Transform podcasts, interviews, educational videos, webinars, and long-form content into compelling paid advertisements built specifically for customer acquisition.

Collaborate with the Marketing Team

Partner closely with the marketing and content teams to develop new advertising concepts, improve existing creatives, and continuously optimize campaigns based on performance data.

Maintain an Exceptional Creative Standard

Contrarian Thinking has built one of the strongest brands in entrepreneurship. Every advertisement should reflect the company's premium brand, maintain high creative standards, and align with established messaging and visual guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional video editing experience
• Proven experience creating paid advertising creative, not just organic social media content
• Strong portfolio showcasing high-performing paid social ads across Meta, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or similar platforms
• Expert-level proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve,, or similar editing software
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Comfortable receiving and implementing feedback quickly
• Strong hands-on experience incorporating AI tools into your editing workflow

Examples include:

• Runway
• ElevenLabs
• Descript
• HeyGen
• Midjourney
• ChatGPT
• Captions.ai
• Adobe Firefly
• Veo
• Kling
• Similar emerging AI creative tools
• Strong understanding of direct-response marketing and performance creative
• Ability to create multiple creative variations efficiently while maintaining quality
• Strong typography, captioning, pacing, motion graphics, and sound design skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines
• Strong written and spoken English
• Exceptional attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with:

• Fast-growing creator brands
• Information products or online education businesses
• Performance marketing teams
• DTC or digital subscription businesses
• Media companies
• YouTube-first brands
• High-volume creative testing environments

Experience interpreting creative performance metrics (CTR, hook rate, watch time, CPA, ROAS, etc.) and using those insights to improve future edits is highly preferred.