Lead Editor

TubeScience•Los Angeles, CA

2h•$85,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At TubeScience, we create data-driven video ads for some of the largest advertisers on Facebook and Instagram across fashion, beauty, food, fitness, healthcare, financial services, and more. We move quickly, test constantly, and use performance data to understand what audiences respond to. Our model is simple: clients only pay us when our videos outperform what they are already running internally.

Requirements

7+ years of professional video editing experience
3+ year in a managerial or leadership role
Expert-level proficiency in Premiere Pro and Adobe Creative Suite
Strong knowledge of After Effects and motion graphics
Experience in performance marketing, a creative agency, or an in-house creative team

Nice To Haves

Strong visual judgment and a clear understanding of what makes an edit work
Ability to give clear, actionable feedback that editors can apply quickly
Strong understanding of how creative decisions connect to performance
Ability to guide and develop editors, holding the team accountable while building a strong roster
Sound business judgment — able to see the bigger picture across creative and team needs, and act decisively in a fast-paced, high-output environment
Willingness to stay hands-on when the work needs senior-level attention

Responsibilities

Set quality standards, give feedback that's actionable and grounded in what drives results, and step into high-priority edits when needed.
Evaluate editors, identify capability gaps, and own staffing decisions — building and developing the strongest possible team to drive post-production output.
Review footage, curate strong selects, maintain organized libraries, and find smart ways to repurpose content.
Partner closely with Production on footage quality — flagging issues early and delivering feedback that's actionable and consumer-minded.
Share performance insights and strengthen knowledge-sharing between editorial and Strategy to keep creative decisions grounded in what's working.
Represent editorial in cross-functional conversations, balance creative ambition with production realities, and make the tough calls — on scope, timelines, or team assignments — when it's what the work needs.
Streamline workflows, explore new tools and AI capabilities, and bring solutions to recurring challenges.