Video Editor

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

Job summary

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

A strong pacing sense and ability to move quickly without cutting corners are essential. You will edit for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn; manage assets, apply color grading and motion graphics, and ensure

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 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.

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

Video editing

Storytelling

Deadline management

Adaptability

Platform optimization

Collaboration

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