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UGC Video Editor

Full TimeMid-levelDesign / CreativeGlobal
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Schedule

9-5 PST

Start Date

ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor with deep, direct experience in e-commerce and digital marketing to turn raw footage into high-performing, scroll-stopping video content. Sitting at the cross-section of creative storytelling, brand strategy, and performance marketing, you will collaborate with our creative team to produce engaging product videos, UGC/influencer content, and high-converting social media ads that drive both brand engagement and sales.

Key Responsibilities End-to-End Video Production & Editing: Edit and produce high-quality product videos, influencer content, and brand ads across primary social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube).

Creative Enhancement & Storytelling: Enhance raw footage using motion effects, seamless transitions, sound design, and custom graphics to create polished, high-engagement content with strong hooks and pacing.

Platform Optimization & Formatting: Adapt master video assets into multi-platform formats, optimizing aspect ratios, lengths, and creative approaches to fit specific paid and organic ad specifications.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with marketers, designers, and influencers to ensure video outputs closely align with campaign goals, target audience personas, and overall performance targets.

Brand Consistency & Asset Management: Maintain consistent brand identity across all visual touchpoints while managing project timelines, revisions, and content deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

Must-Have Skills

  • E-Commerce & Digital Marketing Background: Direct, hands-on experience editing visual content designed to convert within the direct-to-consumer (DTC) or digital marketing space.
  • Proficiency in Core Video Suites: Mastery of industry-standard non-linear editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or Final Cut Pro).
  • Visual Storytelling & Pacing Expertise: Strong sense of visual narrative, editorial pacing, motion dynamics, and creative sequencing tailored for digital audiences.
  • Portfolio & Track Record: A portfolio or reel showcasing polished, high-performing video projects, creative transitions, and direct-response content.
  • Project & Time Management: Ability to self-manage deadlines, multitask across multiple platform campaign requests, and maintain high visual standards under tight turnarounds.

Nice-to-Have

  • UGC & Influencer Content Formatting: Specialized background in editing raw, user-generated-style footage into native-feeling, high-converting social ads.
  • Motion Graphics & Animation: Experience creating custom lower thirds, text overlays, 2D motion graphics, and simple visual effects to increase watch time.
  • Paid Social & Trend Literacy: Deep familiarity with current social media trends, viral audio hooks, and performance ad formats across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.

Tools & Tech Stack

  • Primary Deliverables: Platform-Specific Ad Creatives (FB/IG/TikTok/YouTube), Product Highlight Videos, Influencer/UGC Edit Packages, Sound & Motion Graphics Assets, Campaign Variant Edits.
  • Core Tech & Tools: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Platform Native Ad Editors, Cloud Asset Management/Collaboration Tools (e.g., Frame.io, Google Drive).

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