Senior Video Editor

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Video Editor with a strong focus on advertising and performance-driven video content . This role is ideal for someone who understands how to edit for attention, retention, and conversion , and can consistently deliver high-performing creatives across paid media platforms. You will play a key role in shaping ad creatives, testing new formats, and scaling winning concepts.

Key Responsibilities

🎯 Ad-Focused Editing & Creative Strategy

• Edit short-form ad creatives for paid platforms (Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, etc.)
• Cut long-form footage into high-converting ad variations
• Develop strong hooks within the first 1–3 seconds
• Create multiple ad iterations for A/B testing (hooks, CTAs, pacing, visuals)
• Translate creative briefs and performance insights into compelling ad edits

📈 Performance Optimization

• Edit videos optimized for CTR, watch time, CPA, and ROAS
• Collaborate with growth and media buying teams to iterate on creatives
• Analyze ad performance and apply learnings to future edits
• Refresh creatives to avoid ad fatigue
• Adapt winning concepts across products, audiences, and platforms

🎨 Post-Production Excellence

• Advanced editing, pacing, and storytelling for ads
• Color correction, audio cleanup, captions, subtitles, and overlays
• Add motion graphics, text animations, UI elements, and product callouts
• Maintain brand consistency while pushing creative boundaries

📱 Platform-Specific Execution

• Deliver ads in multiple formats (9:16, 1:1, 16:9)
• Follow platform best practices for paid media
• Stay up to date with ad trends, formats, and creator-style content
• Optimize UGC-style, founder-led, testimonial, and product demo ads

🤝 Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead ad post-production workflows
• Review and improve edits from junior editors
• Work closely with performance marketers, designers, and copywriters
• Help define ad creative standards, templates, and processes

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional video editing experience
• Strong portfolio of paid ad creatives with proven performance
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro / Final Cut Pro / DaVinci Resolve
• Working knowledge of After Effects or motion graphics tools
• Deep understanding of performance marketing and creative testing
• Ability to work fast in high-volume ad production environments
• Strong attention to detail and creative problem-solving skill