Video Editor

Description

**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.