Video Editor

Company

Advantage HQ

Salary / Compensation

• $800–$1,800 USD/month (depending on experience)
• Full-time remote position
• Initial contract of up to three months, with extension based on performance

Overview / Job Description

Advantage HQ is seeking a talented and experienced Video Editor to join its fast-paced production team. This fully remote role focuses on editing high-performing short-form content, user-generated content (UGC), and paid social advertisements for leading eCommerce brands across multiple social media platforms.

The ideal candidate has strong technical editing skills, a creative eye for storytelling, and experience producing performance-driven content optimized for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook, and other digital channels.

Responsibilities

Video Editing & Production

• Edit short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other social media platforms
• Assemble raw footage into polished, broadcast-quality video content
• Produce performance-focused video advertisements for paid social campaigns
• Ensure videos align with brand guidelines and creative direction

Creative Collaboration

• Collaborate with content creators to enhance UGC-style videos
• Work closely with the marketing team to refine creative concepts
• Incorporate feedback from internal teams and clients into final edits
• Translate creative ideas into engaging visual content

Content Optimization

• Optimize videos for various social media platforms
• Ensure content meets platform-specific technical requirements, including dimensions, duration, and file specifications
• Add captions, transitions, visual effects, music, and motion graphics to improve engagement
• Continuously improve creative assets based on performance insights and A/B testing results

Quality Control & Workflow Management

• Perform color correction, sound mixing, and music synchronization
• Maintain high production quality across multiple simultaneous projects
• Conduct thorough quality reviews before final delivery
• Manage editing workflows using remote collaboration tools

Industry Trends & Innovation

• Stay current with social media trends, editing techniques, and viral content formats
• Recommend creative improvements that enhance campaign performance
• Apply best practices for digital advertising and social-first video content

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience editing videos for social media and digital platforms
• Experience producing advertising content is highly preferred
• Previous professional experience as a Video Editor
• Portfolio demonstrating completed video productions

Skills & Competencies

• Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Media Encoder
• Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects and the Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong understanding of social media content best practices
• Experience with:
  • Color correction
  • Sound mixing
  • Music supervision
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Digital camera formats
  • Frame rates
  • Codecs
  • File-based production workflows
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and quality control
• Ability to manage multiple editing projects simultaneously
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Ability to receive feedback and revise work effectively
• Adaptability in fast-paced, collaborative remote environments

Technical Tools

• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Media Encoder
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Frame.io
• Zoom
• Monday.com
• Slack

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Film Studies, Cinematography, or a related field (not required)
• Experience with:
  • Final Cut Pro X
  • Avid Media Composer
  • Lightworks
• Familiarity with 3D composition and visual effects
• Strong creative storytelling and artistic abilities

Candidate Profile

You SHOULD Apply If

• You have experience editing high-performing social media content
• You enjoy creating engaging short-form videos for digital platforms
• You are highly proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and related editing tools
• You have experience producing paid social advertising content
• You are creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about visual storytelling
• You stay up to date with social media trends and editing styles
• You thrive in collaborative, remote production environments
• You can consistently deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines

You Should NOT Apply If

• You have little experience editing videos for social media or digital marketing
• You are unfamiliar with Adobe Premiere Pro or professional editing workflows
• You struggle to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• You are uncomfortable receiving creative feedback and making revisions
• You have limited knowledge of social media content optimization
• You cannot commit to the initial three-month contract period

Other Information

Additional Benefits / Highlights

• Fully remote position — work from anywhere
• Full-time opportunity
• $800–$1,800 USD/month (depending on experience)
• Opportunity to work with a production team supporting 200+ high-growth DTC brands
• Exposure to influencer marketing, paid media, performance creative, AI-powered marketing technology, and conversion optimization
• Collaborative, remote-first work environment
• Opportunity for contract extension based on performance
• Work on high-impact content for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and other leading digital platforms