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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, with flexibility for launches, campaigns, and deadlines
About the Role
At Pavago , we’re hiring a Video Editor for one of our clients to create engaging, polished, and performance-driven video content across social media, marketing campaigns, paid advertising, websites, and internal communications.
This is more than a technical editing role. You’ll be responsible for turning raw footage into compelling stories designed to capture attention, increase watch time, improve audience retention, and strengthen campaign performance .
You’ll create and optimize content across platforms including TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, LinkedIn, websites, and paid advertising channels .
If you understand how editing pace, storytelling, hooks, visuals, and platform-specific formats influence content performance, this role is a strong fit.
What You’ll Own
Video Editing & Content Creation
Edit raw footage into polished, engaging, and professional videos.
Create both short-form and long-form content .
Work with editing platforms such as:
Adobe Premiere Pro
Final Cut Pro
DaVinci Resolve
Build edits around strong storytelling, pacing, and audience attention.
Create compelling openings and maintain viewer interest throughout each video.
Align every edit with brand guidelines, campaign objectives, and marketing goals.
Adapt editing styles based on platform, audience, and content purpose.
Social Media & Platform Optimization
Create platform-native video content for:
TikTok
Instagram Reels
YouTube & YouTube Shorts
LinkedIn
Websites
Paid advertising campaigns
Adapt content into multiple aspect ratios, including:
16:9
9:16
1:1
Repurpose footage into multiple pieces of content without making each version feel repetitive.
Optimize exports for the appropriate combination of quality, file size, and platform requirements.
Understand how editing styles differ between short-form social content, long-form video, and advertising creative.
Motion Graphics & Visual Enhancements
Add professional:
Captions
Titles
Lower thirds
Motion graphics
Transitions
Visual overlays
Use tools such as Adobe After Effects and Canva when appropriate.
Maintain consistent typography, visual language, and brand presentation.
Enhance videos without over-editing or distracting from the core message.
Audio & Color
Clean and balance audio for professional output.
Improve dialogue clarity and reduce unwanted background noise.
Handle audio syncing and volume leveling.
Add appropriate licensed music and sound effects.
Perform color correction and grading.
Maintain visual consistency between different cameras, clips, and environments.
Footage & Project Management
Import, organize, and maintain raw footage and creative assets.
Keep project files and folder structures clean and consistent.
Maintain clear version control throughout revision cycles.
Archive completed projects so footage and assets can be easily retrieved and repurposed.
Manage multiple editing projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Collaboration & Revisions
Work closely with:
Marketing teams
Content strategists
Creative teams
Receive and manage feedback through tools such as Frame.io and shared review systems.
Turn revisions around quickly while maintaining quality.
Communicate clearly about timelines, creative requirements, and deliverables.
Incorporate stakeholder feedback without losing consistency or creative direction.
Performance Optimization
Review content performance metrics including:
Watch time
Audience retention
Engagement
CTR
Identify patterns in high- and low-performing content.
Apply performance insights to future edits.
Collaborate with marketing teams to test new hooks, formats, pacing, and creative approaches.
Continuously improve editing decisions based on actual audience behavior.
What Makes You a Strong Fit
You understand that great video editing is about storytelling and attention , not just transitions and effects.
You know how to make the opening seconds of a video count.
You can edit both short-form and long-form content effectively.
You understand how content consumption differs across TikTok, Reels, YouTube, LinkedIn, and paid ads.
You can execute quickly without sacrificing quality.
You’re highly organized and comfortable managing multiple projects.
You take ownership of your work from raw footage through final export.
You’re receptive to feedback and can handle revision cycles professionally.
Required Experience & Skills
2+ years of professional video editing experience.
Strong proficiency with one or more of:
Adobe Premiere Pro
Final Cut Pro
DaVinci Resolve
Experience editing social media and marketing content.
Strong understanding of:
Video pacing
Storytelling
Viewer retention
Platform-specific content
Experience with:
Audio cleanup and syncing
Color correction
Captions and graphics
Multi-platform formatting
Platform-specific exports
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Portfolio demonstrating professional video editing work.
Preferred Experience
Adobe After Effects and motion graphics experience.
Experience editing:
Paid advertising creatives
UGC-style videos
Performance marketing content
Short-form social content
Long-form YouTube content
Familiarity with performance metrics such as:
Watch time
Audience retention
CTR
Engagement
Experience using Frame.io or similar creative review platforms.
Background supporting:
SaaS companies
E-commerce brands
Marketing agencies
Media companies
What a Typical Day Looks Like
A Video Editor’s day revolves around turning raw footage into content people actually want to watch. You will:
Review and organize incoming footage and creative briefs.
Edit short-form and long-form videos.
Create social media and marketing campaign content.
Add captions, graphics, transitions, and sound design.
Perform audio cleanup and color correction.
Create platform-specific versions and exports.
Review feedback and complete revisions.
Analyze content performance to improve future edits.
Archive completed projects and maintain organized creative files.
In short: you transform raw footage into polished, platform-native video content that captures attention, tells a compelling story, and drives measurable engagement.
Key Metrics for Success (KPIs) On-time delivery of video projects.
Strong audience watch time and retention.
Improved engagement across video content.
Consistent brand quality across platforms.
Reduced and efficient revision cycles.
Accurate platform-specific formatting and delivery.
Organized, scalable project and asset management.
Positive feedback from marketing and creative stakeholders.
Why This Role Stands Out
High ownership over creative output.
Direct impact on marketing and content performance.
Opportunity to create content across multiple platforms and formats.
Exposure to organic social, paid advertising, and brand content.
Performance-driven environment where creative decisions can be measured.
Fully remote collaboration with U.S.-based teams.
Career growth opportunities into:
Senior Video Editor
Creative Lead
Senior Content Producer
Content Director
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 video editing and visual storytelling
Understand Adobe Premiere Pro and modern editing workflows
Know what makes social media content engaging
Can edit for both short-form and long-form formats
Understand pacing, hooks, watch time, and audience retention
Thrive in a fast-moving creative environment
We’d love to see your work.
Apply today with your portfolio or video editing reel and help create content that captures attention, strengthens brands, and drives performance.
