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, 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 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.