Performance Video Editor

Uproot Clean; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote - work from anywhere in <

Job summary

Uproot Clean is seeking a Performance Video Editor to turn raw footage into high-converting ads for Meta, Instagram, and TikTok. You’ll edit short-form content, manage assets in Frame.io, and work with the marketing team to drive performance while keeping deadlines.

This fully remote role asks for 3–5+ years of experience, expert Premiere Pro, and a portfolio. You’ll collaborate across creatives and product, with opportunities for professional development and a flexible PTO schedule.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of video editing experience, specializing in short-form content.
• Expert-level Adobe Premiere Pro skills (required).
• Proven experience editing direct-response ads for Meta, Instagram, and/or TikTok for ecommerce or DTC brands.
• Mid-level proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva.
• Strong fundamentals in typography, color theory, composition, and motion graphics.
• Fluent English — excellent written and verbal communication.
• Self-managed — strong time management and ability to meet daily/weekly deadlines.
• Proactive communicator — asks questions early, flags issues before they become problems.
• Portfolio required — qualified candidates who move forward will complete a practical editing assessment.
• Proven experience editing performance creative for ecommerce or DTC brands. Candidates from unrelated industries are unlikely to be successful.
• Comfortable giving and receiving feedback while proactively identifying opportunities to improve creative workflows and team processes.

Responsibilities

• Create high-performing Facebook/Instagram ad creatives and social media clips.
• Edit short-form content optimized for platform-specific formats.
• Source and organize B-roll and stock footage using the provided subscriptions.
• Manage creator content in Frame.io and maintain organized asset libraries.
• Translate scripts into compelling visual stories using strong hooks, pacing, re-hooks, and performance editing techniques.

Skills

Direct-response editing

Performance video editing

Short-form video editing

Proactive communicator

Self-management

Fluent English

Meeting deadlines

Creative storytelling hooks

Portfolio

Feedback-oriented

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Frame.io

Photoshop

Illustrator

Canva

ClickUp

Notion

Job description

Video Editor

Location: Fully Remote

Job Type: Full-Time

Create scroll-stopping content for a scaling DTC brand: We need a Performance Video Editor who knows how to turn raw footage into high-converting Meta, Instagram, and TikTok ads.

About Uproot Clean

Uproot Clean is a fast-growing, eco-friendly pet care brand expanding across major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Chewy. Our marketing team is scaling rapidly, and we're looking for a video editor who wants to grow their skills in performance marketing while building a long-term role with a mission-driven company.

The Role

You’ll take scripts and creator footage and transform them into compelling visual narratives that keep people watching and drive purchases. You'll work with a steady flow of creator and product footage, turning it into thumb-stopping content that performs. You’ll have direct visibility into creative performance, allowing you to iterate quickly and continuously improve your work based on real business results.

What You'll Do

Video Editing & Production

• Create high-performing Facebook/Instagram ad creatives and social media clips
• Edit short-form content optimized for platform-specific formats
• Source and organize B-roll and stock footage using the provided subscriptions
• Manage creator content in Frame.io and maintain organized asset libraries
• Translate scripts into compelling visual stories using strong hooks, pacing, re-hooks, and performance editing techniques.

Graphic Design & Assets

• Design marketing images, thumbnails, and social graphics
• Create on-brand visual assets using Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva

Project Management

• Track assignments and status updates in ClickUp
• Follow naming conventions and file organization protocols
• Communicate proactively about timelines, blockers, and questions
• Proactively suggest improvements to editing workflows, creative processes, and team collaboration.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of video editing experience, specializing in short-form content
• Expert-level Adobe Premiere Pro skills (required)
• Proven experience editing direct-response ads for Meta, Instagram, and/or TikTok for ecommerce or DTC brands.
• Mid-level proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva
• Strong fundamentals in typography, color theory, composition, and motion graphics
• Fluent English — excellent written and verbal communication
• Self-managed — strong time management and ability to meet daily/weekly deadlines
• Proactive communicator — asks questions early, flags issues before they become problems
• Portfolio required —Qualified candidates who move forward will complete a practical editing assessment. While portfolios help us understand your work, the assessment is our primary evaluation of editing quality, performance instincts, and technical ability.
• Proven experience editing performance creative for ecommerce or DTC brands. Candidates from unrelated industries (corporate, finance, traditional media, etc.) are unlikely to be successful in this role.
• Comfortable giving and receiving feedback while proactively identifying opportunities to improve creative workflows and team processes.

Nice to Have

• Background in DTC or e-commerce brands
• Experience with remote collaboration tools (Slack, ClickUp, Frame.io, Notion)
• Familiarity with performance marketing metrics and what makes ads convert

Tech Requirements

Computer: i7 processor (or equivalent) with 16GB RAM minimum

Internet: 100 Mbps download speed minimum

Schedule

Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST (1-hour break)

Required: Weekly team meeting on Thursdays at 10:00 AM EST

Benefits & Perks

• Fully remote - work from anywhere in LATAM
• Paid time off
• Flex days. Enjoy an extra quarterly day off to unwind and recharge energies whenever you desire.
• Professional development - opportunities to learn and grow with the business

Note: Applications without portfolio samples will not be reviewed.