Performance Marketing Video Editor

The Performance Video Editor is responsible for turning raw footage into high-performing, conversion-driven creative across paid social and short-form platforms. This is not a cinematic storytelling role. It is a growth-critical editing role where pacing, hooks, retention, and iteration matter more than polish for polish’s sake. You will edit UGC, talking heads, product demos, AI-generated content, and campaign creatives with one goal: drive measurable performance while maintaining brand integrity. We’re looking for someone who understands that editing is strategy, not just software. What You’ll Own Performance Editing - Edit short-form paid ads for Meta, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and emerging platforms - Build high-retention hooks in the first 3 seconds - Optimize pacing, rhythm, and visual pattern interrupts - Tailor edits to specific campaign objectives (acquisition, retargeting, education, AI-native creative, etc.) - Rapidly iterate variations for testing Creative Strategy Support - Identify winning creative patterns and apply learnings to new edits - Recreate reference styles and improve them - Adapt editing style based on: - ICP - Product - Funnel stage - Platform norms - Contribute ideas to improve creative briefs Brand Consistency - Maintain strong understanding of Everyday Dose’s brand identity - Ensure visual cohesion across paid and organic channels - Balance performance-driven edits with brand trust and tone Production Problem-Solving - Creatively solve footage or production limitations - Improve average footage through editing choices - Work across: - UGC - Talking heads - Product shots - AI-generated assets - Mixed-media content Requirements Technical Skills - Proficient in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve (comfortable switching tools if needed) - Basic After Effects (text animation, motion graphics, light VFX) - Basic Photoshop (asset preparation) - Strong audio fundamentals: - Music selection - Sound design & SFX - Sync & pacing - Basic mixing - Able to quickly adapt to new editing tools and workflows Strategic & Creative Thinking - Understands how editing drives conversion and retention, not just aesthetics - Strong instinct for hooks, pacing, and audience psychology - Knows how to identify winning ad patterns and scale them - Comfortable editing for: - Direct response - Performance marketing - Paid social environments - Adapts editing approach to campaign objective and audience - Studies trends, competitors, and evolving creative formats proactively Communication & Collaboration - Communicates proactively with creative and growth teams - Quickly interprets creative briefs into executable edits - Accepts feedback professionally and iterates quickly - Can clearly explain editing decisions and tradeoffs - Thrives in a fast-paced testing environment Experience - 3–7+ years of professional video editing experience - Strong portfolio showcasing short-form, performance-driven ad creatives - Proven experience in: - Paid social - Direct response - Performance marketing environments - Experience working with UGC-heavy creative is highly preferred What Success Looks Like - Ads consistently improve retention and performance metrics - Creative testing velocity increases - Winning patterns are systematized, not one-offs - Editing enhances brand trust while driving measurable results - The creative team becomes faster and more data-informed Growth Mindset - Actively studies platform trends and competitor ads - Seeks out new techniques and tools independently - Eager to improve skills and expand creative range - Comfortable evolving style based on performance data Benefits - Competitive compensation package - Health stipend - Health benefits - 401K - Generous PTO