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From Pavago's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
- Video Editor (Social Media + Marketing Content) – Remote
- Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
- Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours (flexible for deadlines & launches)
About the Role
We’re hiring a Video Editor to create high-performing, engaging video content across social media, marketing, and training.
This is not just editing — this is storytelling + performance.
You’ll take raw footage and turn it into:
- Scroll-stopping short-form videos
- Clean, professional long-form content
- Conversion-driven marketing assets
If you understand pacing, hooks, and retention, you’ll do well here.
What You’ll Own
Editing & Storytelling (Core Focus)
Edit videos using:
Adobe Premiere Pro
Final Cut Pro
DaVinci Resolve
Turn raw footage into:
- Short-form (Reels, TikTok, Shorts)
- Long-form (YouTube, training, explainers)
- Optimize pacing, cuts, and structure for engagement + retention
- Graphics, Motion & Visual Enhancements
Add:
Titles
Lower thirds
Motion graphics
Use tools like:
Adobe After Effects
Canva
Maintain strong brand consistency across videos
Audio & Color Quality
Clean and balance audio:
Dialogue clarity
Noise reduction
Leveling
- Add music + SFX (licensed properly)
- Perform color correction & grading for a consistent look
- Multi-Platform Optimization
Export for:
YouTube
TikTok
Handle:
- Different aspect ratios (9:16, 1:1, 16:9)
- Compression, codecs, file size optimization
- Collaboration & Feedback
Work with:
Marketing teams
Creative directors
Manage feedback using:
Frame.io
Iterate quickly (goal: ≤ 2 revision rounds)
Performance-Driven Editing
Monitor:
Watch time
Engagement
CTR
Improve edits based on what actually performs
What Makes You a Strong Fit
You understand hooks, retention, and storytelling
You can edit both:
- Fast-paced social content
- Clean corporate videos
- You don’t just edit — you improve performance
- You’re fast, organized, and reliable
- Required Experience & Skills
- 2+ years of professional video editing experience
Strong proficiency in:
Adobe Premiere Pro / Final Cut Pro / DaVinci Resolve
Experience with:
- Audio syncing & cleanup
- Color correction
- Social media exports
- Ability to meet deadlines consistently
- Nice to Have (High-Quality Candidates)
- Motion graphics using After Effects
Experience editing:
Paid ads
Brand storytelling content
Understanding of:
Engagement metrics
Content performance
Background in:
SaaS
Agencies
E-commerce
What a Typical Day Looks Like
- Organize and prep raw footage
- Edit videos with strong pacing and storytelling
- Add graphics, music, and polish
- Export multiple platform versions
- Collaborate on feedback and revisions
- Track and archive projects properly
In short: you turn raw footage into content people actually watch.
- Key Metrics (KPIs)
- 100% on-time delivery
- ≤ 2 revision cycles per video
- Improved engagement (watch time, retention, CTR)
- Consistent brand quality
- Clean and organized project files
- Interview Process
- Initial Phone Screen
- Recruiter Interview
- Practical Task (Edit a 60-second video)
- Client Interview
- Offer & Onboarding
- Why This Role Stands Out
- Work on content that actually performs
- Ownership over editing output
- Exposure to marketing + growth teams
Opportunity to grow into:
Senior Video Editor
Content Lead
Creative Strategist
Apply Now
If you:
- Know how to hook attention in the first 3 seconds
- Care about pacing, not just cuts
- Can turn average footage into great content
This role is a strong fit.
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