Video Editor / Storyboard Writer (Worldwide)

RYZE • Remote-Serbia, GA

9d • Remote

About The Position

RYZE is seeking a performance-driven Editor / Storyboard Writer who understands what makes ads convert. This role is primarily focused on storyboarding, defining the visual and narrative structure of high-performing paid social ads, with editing as a secondary skill for execution and refinement. The position operates at the intersection of performance marketing and creative production, requiring an instinct for hooks, pattern interrupts, and retention drivers, translated into clear, actionable storyboards for editors and actors.

Key responsibilities include creating performance-driven storyboards that detail the visual flow, actor actions, and on-screen text for paid social ads. The role also involves providing clear guidance to editors on asset usage (stock footage, AI generation, motion graphics) and developing strong hooks, angles, and ad structures based on current platform trends. Strategic thinking involves conceptualizing scroll-stopping moments and retention drivers, iterating based on performance data and feedback, and staying updated on DTC and direct-response ad trends. Collaboration with marketing, editors, and copywriters is essential for improving results. Editing responsibilities include executing or refining storyboard concepts using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, and utilizing AI tools for creative enhancement.

Requirements

• Proven experience creating storyboards for paid social or direct-response ads.
• Strong understanding of performance marketing and direct-response principles — hooks, hold rate, retention, CTR.
• Experience with DTC brands or UGC-style ad formats.
• Strong instinct for what feels native to each platform — Meta, TikTok, YouTube.
• Familiarity with current ad trends and winning formats.
• Comfortable using AI creative tools — avatars, voice generation, generative video, and similar.
• Solid video editing skills — Adobe Premiere Pro required; After Effects a plus.
• Strong written English — clear, concise, and conversion-focused. Your storyboard copy needs to perform.
• Ability to work fast, handle multiple concepts simultaneously, and iterate without losing quality.

Nice To Haves

• After Effects as a plus

Responsibilities

• Create performance-driven storyboards for paid social ads — defining the full visual flow of each concept: talking head, B-roll, actions, hooks, and on-screen text.
• Specify exactly what the actor is doing and showing in every moment — your storyboards should be executable without additional direction.
• Provide clear guidance to editors on what to do: include stock footage, generate with AI, add motion graphics, etc.
• Develop strong hooks, angles, and ad structures based on what's currently working across Meta and other platforms.
• Think in scroll-stopping moments, pattern interrupts, and retention drivers — and build those into every concept.
• Iterate concepts based on performance data and creative feedback.
• Stay on top of trends, formats, and winning ad patterns across DTC and direct-response categories.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, editors, and copywriters to improve results.
• Edit ads when needed to execute or refine your own storyboard concepts.
• Use Adobe Premiere Pro as the primary editing tool, with After Effects as needed.
• Use AI tools (avatars, voice, generative video, etc.) to supplement and enhance creative output.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly or monthly contract compensation
• Fully remote, flexible work environment
• Opportunity to work on high-impact performance creative for a fast-growing brand
• Access to RYZE creative assets, tools, templates, and performance insights
• Performance-based bonuses
• Continuous learning & development

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed