Video Editor

Job Title: Video Editor

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours: U.S. client business hours (with flexibility for deadlines, campaign launches, and revisions)

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a Video Editor to create polished, engaging, and high-performing video content for marketing, training, and communications. This role involves managing the editing workflow from raw footage through final delivery, ensuring all projects are on-brand, technically precise, and optimized for the target platforms (web, social, events, or broadcast). The Video Editor combines storytelling creativity with technical editing expertise to deliver content that drives results.

Responsibilities:

• Footage Management:
  • Import, organize, and catalog raw footage from multiple sources.
  • Maintain orderly project files and version control for easy retrieval.
• Editing & Assembly:
  • Edit raw footage into coherent, compelling narratives using Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
  • Sync audio and video, refine pacing, and ensure smooth transitions.
  • Apply cuts and sequences that align with brand tone and campaign objectives.
• Graphics & Effects:
  • Add titles, lower thirds, motion graphics, and animations (Adobe After Effects, Motion, or Canva).
  • Incorporate logos, callouts, and brand visuals consistently.
• Audio & Color Correction:
  • Mix and master audio (dialogue clarity, noise reduction, levels).
  • Add background music and sound effects in line with licensing requirements.
  • Perform color correction and grading to achieve consistent look and feel.
• Multi-Platform Versioning:
  • Export deliverables in multiple aspect ratios and formats for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and website embeds.
  • Optimize file sizes, codecs, and compression for quality and performance.
• Collaboration & Feedback:
  • Work with creative directors, marketing teams, and stakeholders to align edits with campaign goals.
  • Manage review cycles using Frame.io or similar feedback platforms.
• Performance Monitoring & Archiving:
  • Monitor video analytics to inform future edits.
  • Archive projects in cloud storage with metadata for reuse and compliance.

What Makes You a Perfect Fit:

• Creative eye paired with technical precision.
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Comfortable editing across styles: short-form social, corporate explainers, long-form training.
• Collaborative and open to feedback cycles.

Required Experience & Skills (Minimum):

• 2+ years professional video editing experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong knowledge of audio syncing, noise reduction, and color correction.
• Familiarity with exporting for social and web platforms.

Ideal Experience & Skills:

• Motion graphics and animation in Adobe After Effects.
• Experience editing videos for paid campaigns or brand storytelling.
• Understanding of marketing KPIs (CTR, engagement, view duration).
• Industry exposure in SaaS, agencies, e-commerce, or media.

What Does a Typical Day Look Like?

A Video Editor’s day is focused on transforming raw footage into finished, impactful content. You will:

• Organize and prep footage so editing workflows are clean and efficient.
• Edit and assemble videos, refining pacing, storytelling, and transitions.
• Add graphics, music, and sound, ensuring alignment with brand and licensing standards.
• Perform color correction for consistency across deliverables.
• Export multiple versions optimized for different platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, managing review rounds and incorporating feedback.
• Archive and track projects so files are accessible and reusable in the future.

In essence: you ensure every piece of video content is polished, professional, and tailored for maximum engagement.

Key Metrics for Success (KPIs):

• 100% of projects delivered on deadline.
• Edits requiring minimal revision (≤ 2 review rounds).
• Consistent brand alignment across all deliverables.
• Video analytics show improved engagement (watch time, click-throughs, conversions).
• Organized archives with all projects retrievable.

Interview Process:

1. Initial Phone Screen
2. Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
3. Portfolio Review + Practical Task (e.g., edit a 60-second video from sample footage)
4. Client Interview
5. Offer & Background Verification