Video Editor - 15558

Title: Video Editor (UGC Ads)
Location: Remote (Latin America preferred, but open worldwide)
Hours: Full-time, flexible with ~5 hours overlap with our client’s team (9 a.m.–6 p.m. Eastern)
 

About the Role
Our client is seeking a creative and skilled Video Editor to transform raw footage into high-performing, short-form ads optimized for social platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience producing UGC-style content for TikTok and Meta, with the ability to develop scripts, incorporate AI voiceovers, and deliver polished vertical ads that drive engagement and results. This role requires both strong editing skills and the ability to manage creative concepts independently, collaborating with our client’s team as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and repurpose raw footage into 15–30 second vertical UGC-style ads.
   
• Write creative ad scripts independently, leveraging tools such as ChatGPT where appropriate.
   
• Incorporate AI-generated voiceovers using ElevenLabs.
   
• Collaborate with our client’s creative team to ensure brand tone and campaign objectives are met.
   
• Deliver multiple ad iterations weekly for testing and optimization.
   
• Maintain awareness of UGC and short-form video trends on TikTok, Meta, and other social platforms.
   
• Manage deadlines to deliver high-quality content at scale.
   

Qualifications & Experience

• 1+ year of experience in video editing, preferably within performance marketing or social media content creation.
   
• Proven portfolio of short-form ads or UGC-style videos.
   
• Strong creative skills and ability to work independently with minimal direction.
   
• Familiarity with TikTok and Meta ad formats and trends.
   
• Scriptwriting and concept ideation abilities in addition to editing expertise.
   
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
   
• Bonus: Experience using AI tools for voiceovers, script generation, or automation.
   

Additional Requirements (Confirmed in Discussion)

• Volume: ~40 ads per week.
   
• Turnaround: Weekly, with final edits delivered at the end of the week after receiving raw footage.
   
• Collaboration: Editor will work independently with access to our client’s in-house content creator for questions and resources.
   
• Tools: No specific software requirement — candidates may use their preferred editing tools (e.g., Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut).
   
• Assessment: Candidates will complete a short project using provided raw footage and a brief for comparison.
   

Interview Process

• Review of CV, portfolio, and sample projects.
   
• Editing test using provided raw footage and brief.
   
• Final interview with our client’s team.
   

Additional Notes

• Growth: Role may expand into a broader creative team with additional video editors as our client scales.
   
• Timeline: Our client aims to hire within approximately four weeks, with flexibility to expedite for strong candidates.
   
• Communication: All correspondence via email unless otherwise specified.
   
• Reference Materials: Candidates will be provided access to our client’s Facebook Ad Library to understand brand style and expectations.