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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 OwnVideo 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.