Video Editor
About The Position
Exchange Life is hiring a Performance Video Editor to concept and edit short-form video ads for paid placements on TikTok, Reels, and Meta. The work is evaluated by performance measures such as hook rate, retention, watch time, and spend, rather than aesthetics or organic content volume. The editor will develop creative within proven marketing fundamentals, take ownership of their output, and work closely with the Content Lead and Marketing team in a small, fast-moving team. This is described as a long-term partnership, with the potential to advance to Senior Performance Video Editor within the first six months based on performance. At that level, the editor may own video concepts end to end, choose angles to test, and review other editors’ cuts. Success after three to six months means consistently producing short-form ads that scale on paid and perform organically, achieving 50%+ thumb-stop rates and 30%+ hold rates, and iterating on winning formats with minimal direction. The role is a fully remote, independent contractor engagement of approximately 40 hours per week with a flexible schedule and daily asynchronous communication. Compensation is $4–$20 USD per hour depending on experience, with uncapped bonuses per winning creative and rate reviews as responsibilities grow. Flexible PTO is offered. The company also describes paid courses and software, including AI video tools, and one-on-one mentorship from the Content Lead.
Requirements
- A strong, recent portfolio of short-form video edits, ideally including paid ad creative, with 20 or more edits from the last few months.
- Ability to analyze a winning video ad and explain what made it work.
- Hands-on experience with hook-led headline videos, talking heads, voiceovers, UGC-style edits, and AI video.
- Ability to interpret hook rate, retention, watch time, and spend metrics and determine what to change in the next edit.
- Takes ownership, internalizes feedback, and avoids repeating the same mistakes.
- Highly skilled in CapCut Pro or a comparable editing tool.
- Strong written and spoken English and ability to work independently.
Nice To Haves
- Experience editing video ads for e-commerce or DTC brands.
- Experience working directly with Meta or TikTok ad account data.
- A track record of creatives that scaled on paid.
Responsibilities
- Concept and edit short-form video ads for TikTok, Reels, and Meta, focusing on hook rate, retention, and watch time.
- Develop new video angles and hooks, then test them against proven formats.
- Build AI-assisted video creative using current tools and keep pace with changes in those tools.
- Review past edits daily, identify what is and is not working, and improve without repeating mistakes.
- Use paid performance data to decide what to edit next.
- Turn around content quickly and communicate proactively every day without requiring check-ins.
- Monitor TikTok and Instagram trends and apply them where they are likely to convert.
Benefits
- Uncapped performance bonuses paid per winning creative.
- Flexible PTO.
- Paid courses and software, including AI video tools.
- One-on-one mentorship from the Content Lead.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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