Video Editor (Nigeria)

Nysonian; United States; Remote; USD 1,400 - 2,300; Full time

Job summary

Nysonian is seeking a Video Editor to craft high-performing paid social video ads for its global brands. You’ll edit raw footage into performance-driven creatives for Meta, TikTok, and YouTube, with emphasis on scale and ROAS. Growth opportunities and performance-based earnings are available.

The role focuses on editing for speed, quality, and measurable impact, offering ownership and deep collaboration across design, copy, and strategy teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in media/film/communications or related field.
• 2–4 years of video editing experience in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Final Cut Pro.
• Exposure to AI-driven tools like Runway ML to increase efficiency.
• Strong portfolio showing high-quality, performance-driven content.

Responsibilities

• Edit and produce high-quality video assets for social media and campaigns.
• Craft narratives with hooks, pacing, and platform-optimized storytelling.
• Transform UGC, influencer, and brand footage into polished ads.
• Incorporate motion graphics, captions, music, and sound design.
• Turn long-form content into short-form formats (TikTok, Reels, Shorts).
• Collaborate with designers, copywriters, and strategists on campaigns.
• Manage multiple projects with fast turnarounds while upholding brand standards.
• Analyze performance data to improve future ads.

Skills

Video editing

Storytelling

Portfolio

Team collaboration

Data-driven mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Media, Film, Communications, or related field

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Final Cut Pro

Runway ML

Job description

Video Editor (Nigeria)

Marketing · Full-time · Remote (Nigeria) · Hours 9am - 5pm EST

About Nysonian
Nysonian builds the next generation of global lifestyle brands, shaping how people travel, move, and live. We go beyond creating great products to build experiences that elevate everyday life and empower people around the world.

Our Fast-Growing Portfolio Includes:

• NOBL Travel — redefining modern travel with design, durability, and performance
• FLO Pilates — bringing Pilates into homes and wardrobes globally

With $350M+ in revenue, 400+ teammates across 8 countries, and 1M+ customers worldwide, we are shaping the brands that will define the next decade.

Core Values: Winners’ Mindset | Speed with Purpose | Thoughtful Innovation | Genuineness | No Ego, Full Ownership

Important Information
To be considered for this job, in addition to applying, you must complete the form below. Any candidate who does not complete the form will be immediately disqualified.

Position Overview
We are looking for a Video Editor to create high-performing paid social video ads for Nysonian’s brands. You’ll work with raw footage and transform it into compelling, performance-driven ads optimized for platforms like Meta, TikTok, and YouTube. This role is focused almost entirely on editing performance marketing creative that drives purchases, improves ad performance, and helps scale spend.

This is more than a traditional editing role. Your creative work will have a direct and measurable impact on business performance, with significant opportunities for growth, ownership, and additional earnings based on the performance of the ads you create.

What You Will Do

• Edit and produce high-quality video assets across social media, paid ads, websites, and campaign initiatives.
• Craft compelling narratives with strong hooks, pacing, and platform-optimized storytelling techniques.
• Transform UGC, influencer content, and brand footage into polished, performance-driven deliverables.
• Integrate motion graphics, captions, music, and sound design to elevate overall content quality and engagement.
• Convert long-form content into high-performing short-form formats, including TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
• Partner with designers, copywriters, and strategists to ensure alignment with brand and campaign objectives.
• Manage multiple projects with fast turnaround times while maintaining strict adherence to brand standards and evolving platform best practices.
• Analyze creative performance and use data, testing, and learnings to continuously improve future ads.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Media, Film, Communications, or a related field (preferred).
• 2–4 years of video editing experience in fast-paced environments such as agency, DTC, or E-Commerce.
• Advanced skills in editing tools including Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent platforms.
• Exposure to AI-driven video tools such as Runway ML or similar platforms to enhance creative production and efficiency.
• Strong understanding of content formats and performance dynamics across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Meta.
• Ability to edit with a focus on storytelling and marketing outcomes, including CTR, engagement, conversion, and ROAS.
• Experience in motion graphics, basic animation, sound design, and a strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality, high-performing content.
• Skilled storyteller with a sharp eye for detail and a strong understanding of current creative trends.
• Able to thrive under tight deadlines in a high-growth environment.
• Team-oriented yet independent, with a data-driven mindset and a desire to test, optimize, and improve creative performance.

Performance-Based Bonuses & Growth
At Nysonian, high performance is rewarded.

Your bonus is tied to the objective performance of the ad creatives you produce. The better your creativity performs, the greater your opportunity to earn. Depending on your salary level and performance, editors can have the opportunity to earn 50–150%+ of their base salary in performance bonuses.

What This Means

• Performance-based bonuses tied to the measurable performance of your ad creatives.
• Potential for significant quarterly bonus payouts.
• The opportunity to earn 50–150%+ of base salary in bonuses, depending on compensation level and performance.
• Higher-salaried editors may have a lower bonus percentage while still having substantial earning potential.
• A clear opportunity for career growth, increased ownership, and greater earning potential as your creative performance improves.
• The chance to work directly on creative that influences revenue and helps scale some of the fastest-growing DTC brands.

If you consistently produce ads that win, your growth and earning potential can grow with them.

Why You’ll Love Working at Nysonian

• Collaborate with high-performing teams across fast-growing global brands.
• Meaningful opportunities for growth, ownership, and impact.
• A culture built on accountability, transparency, and execution.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness-focused perks.
• Significant performance-based earning potential through quarterly bonuses.
• Work in an environment where creative performance is measured, recognized, and rewarded.
• Opportunity to take ownership of creative initiatives and make a measurable business impact.
• Opportunity to design and own internal automation systems.
• Work alongside ambitious people who want to build brands that operate at a global scale.

Our Commitment
Nysonian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.