Job description
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
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.