Lead Editor

TubeScience•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$85,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

We're seeking an exceptional Lead Editor to join our creative leadership team. In this pivotal role, you'll drive visual innovation across client accounts, elevating storytelling that delivers measurable performance through your creative vision, technical expertise, and leadership capabilities. As the creative cornerstone of your pod, you'll directly impact client success by shaping campaign direction and establishing creative standards. Lead Editors bridge the gap between strategic objectives and visual execution, transforming marketing concepts into high-performing creative assets. You'll define the visual identity for clients while fostering a culture of creative excellence and operational efficiency within your team. You'll work closely with Post-Production Supervisors on team performance strategies and your own leadership development. About TubeScience: Founded in 2016, TubeScience stands at the forefront of revolutionizing video marketing with a dual mission: to create the world's most effective ads and to produce them in unparalleled volumes. Specializing in data-driven video content tailored for social media platforms, TubeScience harnesses advanced analytics and rigorous testing methodologies to understand audience engagement and response, aiming to maximize the effectiveness of their clients' advertising campaigns. By focusing on rapid experimentation and iteration, we help brands to quickly find the most compelling messaging and creative concepts that resonate with their target demographics. Our services are pure pay for performance basis which means our clients only pay us if our videos outperform anything they’re running internally. Our clients are among the largest advertisers on FB and Instagram, across a wide range of verticals (incl. fashion, beauty, food, fitness apps, healthcare apps, financial services), giving us unique visibility into what drives success at scale. We focus on profitable growth with clients and grow their investment by 80% on average. Learn more at www.TubeScience.com

Requirements

3+ years of professional video editing experience with at least 1 year in a senior or leadership role
Previous experience at a performance marketing agency, creative agency, or in-house creative team
Proven ability to provide insightful, actionable creative direction and feedback
Expert-level proficiency in Premiere Pro and Adobe Creative Suite
Solid knowledge of motion graphics and After Effects
Strong understanding of performance marketing principles and social platform requirements
Portfolio demonstrating versatility in style, pacing, and visual storytelling
Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate creative decisions clearly
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Previous management experience leading a team of video editors
Experience in performance marketing or data-informed creative development
Working knowledge of emerging AI tools in post-production workflows
Familiarity with AI technologies for video editing and content creation
Experience collaborating with strategy teams on concept development
Demonstrated success in process improvement initiatives
Experience with asset management systems and footage organization
Bachelor's degree in Film, Video Production, Digital Media, or related field

Responsibilities

Establish creative standards through hands-on leadership and visual direction for your pod
Provide actionable feedback that elevates edit quality and drives measurable performance results
Ensure editors thoroughly review their work for both creative excellence and technical accuracy
Personally edit high-priority campaigns to establish quality benchmarks for the team
Identify and implement successful visual techniques based on performance data
Make well-informed decisions about team composition to maintain high performance standards
Provide focused, efficient feedback that prioritizes immediate improvement over prolonged training
Evaluate editor performance using productivity metrics and ROI analysis
Identify necessary skills and resources required for current and upcoming client projects
Partner with Production to ensure footage meets quality standards and brand & legal compliance
Review new footage promptly and provide specific, constructive feedback
Curate strong footage selects to maximize creative possibilities for your editing team
Build and maintain organized asset libraries through strategic delegation
Develop innovative approaches to repurpose existing assets for maximum impact
Align with Production and Strategy on quality standards and client visual requirements
Share insights during pod meetings that connect editing approaches to performance results
Facilitate knowledge-sharing within your editing team to elevate overall capabilities
Implement emerging technologies and AI tools to enhance creative capabilities through strategic delegation
Identify and implement opportunities to improve editing workflows and quality standards
Research and delegate exploration of new tools and techniques that could benefit the team
Balance operational efficiency with creative excellence in all processes
Actively contribute to testing and developing new methodologies and resources
Escalate recurring challenges to management with proposed solutions