Video Editor

Description

Summary: Seeking a Video Editor to create engaging, high-performing video content for social media, marketing, and internal communications, focusing on content performance and storytelling. Highlights: 1. High ownership over creative output and direct impact on marketing performance 2. Opportunity to work across multiple platforms and content styles 3. Growth path into Senior Video Editor or Creative Lead roles **Video Editor (Adobe Premiere, Social Media \& Marketing Content) – Remote \| U.S. Hours****Position Type:** Full\-Time, Remote **Working Hours:** U.S. Client Business Hours (flexibility required for launches, campaigns, and deadlines) **About the Role** At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a **Video Editor** to create engaging, high\-performing video content across social media, marketing campaigns, and internal communications. This is not just a technical editing role. This is a **content performance and storytelling role** where your work directly impacts: * Engagement * Watch time * Retention * Brand visibility * Campaign performance You will turn raw footage into polished, platform\-optimized videos designed to perform across: * TikTok * Instagram Reels * YouTube * LinkedIn * Websites * Paid advertising campaigns If you understand: * Storytelling * Editing pace * Audience attention * Social media content performance This role is a strong fit. **What You’ll Own****Video Editing \& Content Creation (Core Responsibility)*** Edit raw footage into polished, engaging videos * Use tools such as: * + Adobe Premiere Pro + Final Cut Pro + DaVinci Resolve * Build edits with: * + Strong pacing + Clear storytelling + Smooth transitions + Platform\-specific optimization * Align video content with: * + Brand guidelines + Campaign goals + Marketing objectives **Footage Organization \& Workflow Management*** Import and organize raw footage and creative assets * Maintain clean: * + Project files + Folder structures + Version control systems * Ensure all assets remain easy to retrieve and reuse **Graphics, Motion \& Visual Enhancements*** Add: * + Titles + Captions + Motion graphics + Lower thirds + Visual overlays * Use tools such as: * + Adobe After Effects + Canva * Maintain visual consistency across all content **Audio \& Color Optimization*** Clean and balance audio including: * + Dialogue clarity + Noise reduction + Volume leveling * Add licensed: * + Music + Sound effects * Perform: * + Color correction + Color grading + Visual consistency adjustments **Multi\-Platform Video Optimization*** Export and optimize videos for: * + YouTube + TikTok + Instagram Reels + LinkedIn + Websites + Paid ad campaigns * Adapt videos into multiple formats: * + 16:9 + 9:16 + 1:1 * Optimize for: * + File size + Quality + Engagement performance **Collaboration \& Feedback Cycles*** Work closely with: * + Marketing teams + Creative teams + Content strategists * Manage revisions using: * + Frame.io + Shared review systems * Implement feedback quickly while maintaining quality standards **Performance \& Content Improvement*** Review video performance metrics such as: * + Watch time + CTR + Engagement + Audience retention * Apply insights to improve future edits and creative direction **What Success Looks Like*** Videos are delivered on time and optimized correctly * Content drives strong engagement and retention * Brand consistency is maintained across all outputs * Project files remain clean and organized * Feedback cycles are handled efficiently and professionally **What Makes You a Strong Fit*** Strong understanding of editing, storytelling, and content performance * Able to edit both: * + Short\-form content + Long\-form content * Fast execution without sacrificing quality * Comfortable working in fast\-paced environments * Strong ownership mindset and attention to detail **Requirements (Must\-Have)****Experience*** 2\+ years of professional video editing experience **Core Skills*** Strong proficiency with: * + Adobe Premiere Pro + Final Cut Pro + DaVinci Resolve * Experience with: * + Audio cleanup and syncing + Color correction + Multi\-platform exports + Social media content formatting * Strong understanding of: * + Pacing + Storytelling + Viewer retention * Ability to manage deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously **Nice to Have*** Motion graphics experience using: * + Adobe After Effects * Experience editing: * + Paid advertising creatives + UGC\-style content + Performance marketing videos * Understanding of: * + CTR + Engagement metrics + Watch time optimization * Industry experience in: * + SaaS + E\-commerce + Agencies + Media companies **What a Typical Day Looks Like*** Organize and prepare raw footage * Edit videos for social and marketing campaigns * Add captions, graphics, transitions, and sound design * Perform audio cleanup and color correction * Export platform\-specific versions * Collaborate on revisions and feedback * Archive and organize completed projects **In short:** You turn raw footage into polished, high\-performing video content that drives engagement, brand growth, and marketing performance. **Key Metrics (KPIs)*** On\-time project delivery * Strong audience engagement and retention * Reduced revision cycles * Brand consistency across all content * Organized and scalable project workflows **Why This Role Stands Out*** High ownership over creative output * Direct impact on marketing and content performance * Opportunity to work across multiple platforms and content styles * Fast\-paced, execution\-focused creative environment * Growth path into: * + Senior Video Editor + Creative Lead + Content Director roles **Interview Process*** Initial Phone Screen * Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter * Portfolio Review \+ Practical Editing Task * Client Interview * Offer \& Background Verification **Apply Now** If you: * Love editing and visual storytelling * Understand how content performs across social platforms * Thrive in fast\-moving creative environments * Care deeply about pacing, engagement, and content quality This is a strong opportunity to create impactful content while growing within a performance\-driven creative team.