About the job Paid Social Video Editor
JOB DETAILS
Job Title: Paid Social Video Editor
Location: Remote
Reports To: TBD
Work Shift: London Time
Working Hours: Full-time; 40 hours per week
Rate: $8 to $12/hr
Job Description:
We are seeking a Paid Social Video Editor to support high-volume, performance-driven video ad production for a fast-growing DTC subscription e-commerce brand in the pet food space. This role is focused on producing and iterating paid social video creatives—primarily for Meta—within sprint-based workflows to support new customer acquisition and creative scaling.
Key Responsibilities:
Produce high-volume paid social video ads optimized for Meta platforms
Execute creative briefs, concepts, and asset guidelines with speed and precision
Support sprint-based production cycles with rapid creative iterations
Create multiple video variations (hooks, pacing, captions, formats) for structured testing
Apply hook-driven editing (first 1–3 seconds) to maximize retention and scroll-stopping impact
Optimize videos for retention, engagement, and conversion performance
Implement feedback accurately and efficiently from the in-house video editor and creative team
Ensure proper captioning and sound-off optimization
Maintain compliance with aspect ratios and safe-zone requirements (9:16, 1:1, 4:5)
Maintain consistent quality while scaling creative output
Organize assets using clear file naming, version control, and folder structure
Collaborate closely with internal creative stakeholders to meet production targets and deadlines
Formats & Skills:
Short-form paid social video editing (Meta-first)
Hook-driven editing (first 1–3 seconds)
Retention- and conversion-focused editing
Creative iteration and variant testing
Captioning and sound-off optimization
Aspect ratio and safe-zone compliance (9:16, 1:1, 4:5)
Working from detailed creative briefs and asset guidelines
Feedback implementation and rapid iteration
Asset organization, file naming, and version control
Qualifications:
Proven experience editing paid social video content, with a strong focus on Meta platforms
Background in DTC, subscription e-commerce, or performance marketing preferred
Strong understanding of short-form video best practices for paid social advertising
Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects for performance-driven video editing
Experience using Veed.io and/or CapCut for rapid iteration and creative testing workflows
Familiarity with Meta Ads creative specifications, formats, and delivery requirements
Comfortable managing assets and collaboration through Google Drive
Able to work efficiently in fast-paced, sprint-based production environments
High-output mindset with the ability to iterate quickly without sacrificing quality
Detail-oriented and precise in following briefs, assets, and feedback
Experience in the pet or food vertical is a plus but not required