Video Editor

Ridge; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridge is seeking a Video Editor to turn raw footage into scroll-stopping content for paid social campaigns. You’ll collaborate with our Paid Social team to deliver platform-native videos that are on-brand, conversion-focused, and consistently excellent.

We value pacing, storytelling, and fast iteration. You’ll edit for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn, applying color, audio, captions, and motion graphics as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years editing video content for brands across social platforms.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating editing range, storytelling, and creative judgment.
• Deep familiarity with short-form and long-form content formats and platform specs.
• Expert-level Premiere Pro and After Effects; Photoshop and Motion Graphics a plus.
• Solid understanding of codecs, export settings, and platform optimization.
• Experience with Notion, Slack, and GSuite.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and hit deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Edit and deliver high-quality video content optimized for paid social across multiple platforms.
• Cut, trim, and sequence raw footage; handle transitions, color grading, sound design, and motion graphics.
• Add captions and text overlays for accessibility and silent-viewing formats.
• Manage and maintain organized production files and video asset libraries.
• Collaborate with creative and marketing teams during concept development and campaign planning.
• Stay ahead of platform trends and apply them to keep content fresh and effective.
• Incorporate feedback quickly and iterate with a continuous-improvement mindset.

Skills

Video editing

Portfolio

Platform specs

Deadline management

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

Motion Graphics

Notion

Slack

GSuite

Job description

Job Overview

We’re looking for a Video Editor to turn raw footage into scroll-stopping content that performs. You’ll work closely with our Paid Social team to produce platform-native video that’s on-brand, conversion-focused, and consistently excellent. If you obsess over pacing, know what makes someone stop scrolling, and can move fast without cutting corners — this is your role.

Job Responsibilities

• Edit and deliver high-quality video content optimized for paid social across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn
• Cut, trim, and sequence raw footage into compelling narratives; handle transitions, color grading, sound design, and motion graphics
• Add captions and text overlays for accessibility and silent-viewing formats
• Manage and maintain organized production files and video asset libraries
• Collaborate with creative and marketing teams during concept development and campaign planning
• Stay ahead of platform trends and apply them to keep content fresh and effective
• Incorporate feedback quickly and iterate with a continuous-improvement mindset

Skills + Requirements

• 2+ years editing video content for brands across social platforms
• Strong portfolio demonstrating editing range, storytelling, and creative judgment
• Deep familiarity with short-form and long-form content formats and platform specs
• Expert-level Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects; Photoshop and Motion Graphics a plus
• Solid understanding of codecs, export settings, and platform optimization
• Experience with Notion, Slack, and GSuite
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and hit deadlines

Nice to Have

• Background in Film Production, Media Arts, or Communications
• Familiarity with Loom for async communication and tutorials