Video Editor

About the role:

We are looking to hire a talented and experienced Video Editor to join our busy production team. As a video editor, you will be responsible for assembling recorded film and video footage, applying artistic editing techniques and creating finished, broadcast-worthy projects that accurately reflect the vision of the production director.

About us:

Advantage HQ is a tech-enabled growth firm helping leading brands scale profitably and predictably. We combine full-service performance marketing with proprietary tech, including:

• A creator marketplace managing over 80,000 influencer partnerships monthly
• An AI-powered platform to streamline discovery, outreach, and whitelisting
• Proven playbooks in influencer marketing, paid media, performance creative, and CRO

We’re trusted by 200+ high-growth DTC brands across beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and health. Our team of 100+ growth operators, analysts, and creatives manages over $500M in annual media spend and drives meaningful bottom-line impact for our partners.

Responsibilities:

• Edit short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other social media platforms, ensuring they align with the brand’s voice and message.
• Collaborate with content creators to refine and polish UGC-style videos, enhancing their impact and engagement.
• Edit raw footage into performance-driven ads for paid social media campaigns, including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok ads.
• Optimize videos for different platforms, ensuring they meet size, length, and technical specifications.
• Add engaging effects, transitions, captions, and music to enhance the viewer experience.
• Stay updated on social media trends, editing styles, and best practices for viral content.
• Work with the marketing team to ensure that video ads are A/B tested and iterated based on performance data and client feedback.

Requirements:

• Must have availability for up to three months to start (further contract dependent on performance) 
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Media Encoder with a knowledge of After Effects and the entire Adobe Suite.
• 2+ years experience editing for social media and digital platforms (advertising content a big plus).
• Understanding of social media best practices and ecosystem trends.
• Online editing skills: color correction, music supervision, sound mixing.
• A firm grasp of digital camera formats, frame rates, codecs and file-based workflows.
• Excellent communication and comprehension skills in English (both written and verbal).
• Able to take direction well and conduct a thorough review of own work.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage editing many projects at once.
• Familiarity with web-based collaboration tools, such as Frame.io, Zoom, Monday & Slack.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Able to conduct themselves in a professional, remote-first environment.

Ideal candidate profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in film studies, cinematography, or related field (not mandatory).
• Previous work experience as a video editor.
• Hands-on experience with editing software, including Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer, Lightworks, and Premier.
• Creative and artistic skills.
• Familiarity with 3D composition and special effects.
• Portfolio of completed film productions.
• Ability to work to a tight schedule.
• Ability to translate ideas into complete projects.

Compensation:

The compensation range is $800-$1,800 USD a month (based on the experience).

Location:

All of our team is working completely remotely. Yes, that’s right! Work remotely from wherever you want! We’ll make sure your working experience is as comfortable as possible!