Senior Video Editor

Advantage HQ; United States; Remote; USD 8,900 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Contract up to 3 months

Job summary

Advantage HQ is seeking a talented Video Editor to join our remote production team. You will assemble footage, apply creative editing, and deliver broadcast-worthy content that reflects the production director's vision.

You will edit short-form videos for TikTok, Reels, and paid social campaigns, collaborating with creators and marketing to optimize performance and engagement. Strong proficiency in Premiere Pro and After Effects is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience editing for social media and digital platforms.
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and the Adobe Suite.
• Experience editing short-form video for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of social media trends and best practices.
• Excellent communication in English (written and verbal).
• Comfortable working in a remote-first environment.

Responsibilities

• Edit short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other social platforms to match brand voice.
• Polish UGC-style videos with engaging effects, captions, and music.
• Create ads from raw footage for paid social campaigns (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok).
• Optimize videos for platform specs (size, length, codecs).
• Collaborate with marketing and creators and iterate based on performance data.

Skills

Social media editing

English communication

Creative storytelling

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in film studies or related

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Media Encoder

Final Cut Pro X

Avid Media Composer

Lightworks

Job description

About the role

We are looking to hire a talented and experienced Video Editor to join our busy production team. As a video editor, you will be responsible for assembling recorded film and video footage, applying artistic editing techniques and creating finished, broadcast-worthy projects that accurately reflect the vision of the production director.

About us

Advantage HQ is a tech-enabled growth firm helping leading brands scale profitably and predictably. We combine full-service performance marketing with proprietary tech, including:

• A creator marketplace managing over 80,000 influencer partnerships monthly
• An AI-powered platform to streamline discovery, outreach, and whitelisting
• Proven playbooks in influencer marketing, paid media, performance creative, and CRO

We're trusted by 200+ high-growth DTC brands across beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and health. Our team of 100+ growth operators, analysts, and creatives manages over $500M in annual media spend and drives meaningful bottom-line impact for our partners.

Responsibilities

• Edit short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other social media platforms, ensuring they align with the brand's voice and message.
• Collaborate with content creators to refine and polish UGC-style videos, enhancing their impact and engagement.
• Edit raw footage into performance-driven ads for paid social media campaigns, including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok ads.
• Optimize videos for different platforms, ensuring they meet size, length, and technical specifications.
• Add engaging effects, transitions, captions, and music to enhance the viewer experience.
• Stay updated on social media trends, editing styles, and best practices for viral content.
• Work with the marketing team to ensure that video ads are A/B tested and iterated based on performance data and client feedback.

Requirements

• Must have availability for up to three months to start (further contract dependent on performance)
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Media Encoder with a knowledge of After Effects and the entire Adobe Suite.
• 2+ years experience editing for social media and digital platforms (advertising content a big plus).
• Understanding of social media best practices and ecosystem trends.
• Online editing skills: color correction, music supervision, sound mixing.
• A firm grasp of digital camera formats, frame rates, codecs and file-based workflows.
• Excellent communication and comprehension skills in English (both written and verbal).
• Able to take direction well and conduct a thorough review of own work.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage editing many projects at once.
• Familiarity with web-based collaboration tools, such as Frame.io, Zoom, Monday & Slack.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Able to conduct themselves in a professional, remote-first environment.

Ideal candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree in film studies, cinematography, or related field (not mandatory).
• Previous work experience as a video editor.
• Hands-on experience with editing software, including Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer, Lightworks, and Premier.
• Creative and artistic skills.
• Familiarity with 3D composition and special effects.
• Portfolio of completed film productions.
• Ability to work to a tight schedule.
• Ability to translate ideas into complete projects.

Compensation

The compensation range is $800-$1,800 USD a month (based on the experience).

Location

All of our team is working completely remotely. Yes, that's right! Work remotely from wherever you want! We'll make sure your working experience is as comfortable as possible!