Video Editor

### **Video Editor (Adobe Premiere, Social Media & Marketing Content) – Remote | U.S. Hours** **Position Type:** Full-Time, Remote **Working Hours:** U.S. Client Business Hours (flexibility required for launches, campaigns, and deadlines) ### **About the Role** At [Pavago](https://himalayas.app/companies/pavago), one of our clients is hiring a **Video Editor** to create engaging, high-performing video content across social media, marketing campaigns, and internal communications. This is not just a technical editing role. This is a **content performance and storytelling role** where your work directly impacts: * Engagement * Watch time * Retention * Brand visibility * Campaign performance You will turn raw footage into polished, platform-optimized videos designed to perform across: * TikTok * Instagram Reels * YouTube * LinkedIn * Websites * Paid advertising campaigns ### If you understand: * Storytelling * Editing pace * Audience attention * Social media content performance ### This role is a strong fit. ### **What You’ll Own** ### **Video Editing & Content Creation (Core Responsibility)** * Edit raw footage into polished, engaging videos * Use tools such as: * Adobe Premiere Pro * Final Cut Pro * DaVinci Resolve * Build edits with: * Strong pacing * Clear storytelling * Smooth transitions * Platform-specific optimization * Align video content with: * Brand guidelines * Campaign goals * Marketing objectives ### **Footage Organization & Workflow Management** * Import and organize raw footage and creative assets * Maintain clean: * Project files * Folder structures * Version control systems * Ensure all assets remain easy to retrieve and reuse ### **Graphics, Motion & Visual Enhancements** * Add: * Titles * Captions * Motion graphics * Lower thirds * Visual overlays * Use tools such as: * Adobe After Effects * Canva * Maintain visual consistency across all content ### **Audio & Color Optimization** * Clean and balance audio including: * Dialogue clarity * Noise reduction * Volume leveling * Add licensed: * Music * Sound effects * Perform: * Color correction * Color grading * Visual consistency adjustments ### **Multi-Platform Video Optimization** * Export and optimize videos for: * YouTube * TikTok * Instagram Reels * LinkedIn * Websites * Paid ad campaigns * Adapt videos into multiple formats: * 16:9 * 9:16 * 1:1 * Optimize for: * File size * Quality * Engagement performance ### **Collaboration & Feedback Cycles** * Work closely with: * Marketing teams * Creative teams * Content strategists * Manage revisions using: * Frame.io * Shared review systems * Implement feedback quickly while maintaining quality standards ### **Performance & Content Improvement** * Review video performance metrics such as: * Watch time * CTR * Engagement * Audience retention * Apply insights to improve future edits and creative direction ### **What Success Looks Like** * Videos are delivered on time and optimized correctly * Content drives strong engagement and retention * Brand consistency is maintained across all outputs * Project files remain clean and organized * Feedback cycles are handled efficiently and professionally ### **What Makes You a Strong Fit** * Strong understanding of editing, storytelling, and content performance * Able to edit both: * Short-form content * Long-form content * Fast execution without sacrificing quality * Comfortable working in fast-paced environments * Strong ownership mindset and attention to detail ### **Requirements (Must-Have)** ### **Experience** * 2+ years of professional video editing experience ### **Core Skills** * Strong proficiency with: * Adobe Premiere Pro * Final Cut Pro * DaVinci Resolve * Experience with: * Audio cleanup and syncing * Color correction * Multi-platform exports * Social media content formatting * Strong understanding of: * Pacing * Storytelling * Viewer retention * Ability to manage deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously ### **Nice to Have** * Motion graphics experience using: * Adobe After Effects * Experience editing: * Paid advertising creatives * UGC-style content * Performance marketing videos * Understanding of: * CTR * Engagement metrics * Watch time optimization * Industry experience in: * SaaS * E-commerce * Agencies * Media companies ### **What a Typical Day Looks Like** * Organize and prepare raw footage * Edit videos for social and marketing campaigns * Add captions, graphics, transitions, and sound design * Perform audio cleanup and color correction * Export platform-specific versions * Collaborate on revisions and feedback * Archive and organize completed projects **In short:** You turn raw footage into polished, high-performing video content that drives engagement, brand growth, and marketing performance. ### **Key Metrics (KPIs)** * On-time project delivery * Strong audience engagement and retention * Reduced revision cycles * Brand consistency across all content * Organized and scalable project workflows ### **Why This Role Stands Out** * High ownership over creative output * Direct impact on marketing and content performance * Opportunity to work across multiple platforms and content styles * Fast-paced, execution-focused creative environment * Growth path into: * Senior Video Editor * Creative Lead * Content Director roles ### **Interview Process** * Initial Phone Screen * Video Interview with [Pavago](https://himalayas.app/companies/pavago) Recruiter * Portfolio Review + Practical Editing Task * Client Interview * Offer & Background Verification ### **Apply Now** ### If you: * Love editing and visual storytelling * Understand how content performs across social platforms * Thrive in fast-moving creative environments * Care deeply about pacing, engagement, and content quality This is a strong opportunity to create impactful content while growing within a performance-driven creative team. 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