Video Editor

Pavago; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pavago is seeking a Video Editor to craft high-performing social media and marketing content from raw footage. The role focuses on storytelling, pacing, and retention to deliver scroll-stopping short-form videos and engaging long-form content.

You will edit for multiple platforms, ensure brand consistency, and collaborate with marketing teams to drive performance while meeting deadlines in a remote, US-based setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional video editing experience.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro / Final Cut Pro / DaVinci Resolve.
• Experience with audio syncing/cleanup and color correction.
• Experience exporting for social platforms (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn).
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently.

Responsibilities

• Edit videos for short-form (Reels, TikTok, Shorts) and long-form (YouTube, training, explainers).
• Add graphics, titles, lower thirds, and motion graphics.
• Balance audio, add licensed music/SFX, and color grade for consistency.
• Export multiple platform versions and optimize for different aspect ratios.
• Collaborate with marketing and creative teams and iterate with feedback (≤ 2 revisions).

Skills

Video editing

Storytelling

Pacing

Retention optimization

Brand consistency

Deadline-driven

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe After Effects

Canva

Job description

Video Editor (Social Media + Marketing Content) – Remote

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours (flexible for deadlines & launches)

About the Role

We’re hiring a Video Editor to create high-performing, engaging video content across social media, marketing, and training.

This is not just editing — this is storytelling + performance.

You’ll take raw footage and turn it into:

• Scroll-stopping short-form videos
• Clean, professional long-form content
• Conversion-driven marketing assets

If you understand pacing, hooks, and retention, you’ll do well here.

What You’ll Own

Editing & Storytelling (Core Focus)

• Edit videos using:
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Final Cut Pro
  • DaVinci Resolve
• Turn raw footage into:
  • Short-form (Reels, TikTok, Shorts)
  • Long-form (YouTube, training, explainers)
• Optimize pacing, cuts, and structure for engagement + retention

Graphics, Motion & Visual Enhancements

• Add:
  • Titles
  • Lower thirds
  • Motion graphics
• Use tools like:
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Canva
• Maintain strong brand consistency across videos

Audio & Color Quality

• Clean and balance audio:
  • Dialogue clarity
  • Noise reduction
  • Leveling
• Add music + SFX (licensed properly)
• Perform color correction & grading for a consistent look

Multi-Platform Optimization

• Export for:
  • YouTube
  • TikTok
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
• Handle:
  • Different aspect ratios (9:16, 1:1, 16:9)
  • Compression, codecs, file size optimization

Collaboration & Feedback

• Work with:
  • Marketing teams
  • Creative directors
• Manage feedback using:
  • Frame.io
• Iterate quickly (goal: ≤ 2 revision rounds)

Performance-Driven Editing

• Monitor:
  • Watch time
  • Engagement
  • CTR
• Improve edits based on what actually performs

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• You understand hooks, retention, and storytelling
• You can edit both:
  • Fast-paced social content
  • Clean corporate videos
• You don’t just edit — you improve performance
• You’re fast, organized, and reliable

Required Experience & Skills

• 2+ years of professional video editing experience
• Strong proficiency in:
  • Adobe Premiere Pro / Final Cut Pro / DaVinci Resolve
• Experience with:
  • Audio syncing & cleanup
  • Color correction
  • Social media exports
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently

Nice to Have (High-Quality Candidates)

• Motion graphics using After Effects
• Experience editing:
  • Paid ads
  • Brand storytelling content
• Understanding of:
  • Engagement metrics
  • Content performance
• Background in:
  • SaaS
  • Agencies
  • E-commerce

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Organize and prep raw footage
• Edit videos with strong pacing and storytelling
• Add graphics, music, and polish
• Export multiple platform versions
• Collaborate on feedback and revisions
• Track and archive projects properly

In short: you turn raw footage into content people actually watch.

Key Metrics (KPIs)

• 100% on-time delivery
• ≤ 2 revision cycles per video
• Improved engagement (watch time, retention, CTR)
• Consistent brand quality
• Clean and organized project files

Interview Process

• Initial Phone Screen
• Recruiter Interview
• Practical Task (Edit a 60-second video)
• Client Interview
• Offer & Onboarding

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work on content that actually performs
• Ownership over editing output
• Exposure to marketing + growth teams
• Opportunity to grow into:
  • Senior Video Editor
  • Content Lead
  • Creative Strategist