Job Description

Video Editor (Social Media, Reels, TikTok & Marketing Content) – Remote | U.S. Hours

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours (flexible for launches and deadlines)

About the Role

At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a Video Editor to create engaging, high-performing content across social media and marketing channels.

This is a hands-on editing role.

You’ll take raw footage and turn it into:

• Short-form content (Reels, TikTok, Shorts)
• YouTube videos
• Marketing and brand content
• Social-first video assets

This role is ideal for someone who understands:

• Pacing
• Attention retention
• Hooks
• Storytelling
• Platform-specific editing

If you know how to make people stop scrolling and keep watching — this role is a strong fit.

What You’ll Own

Video Editing & Content Creation (Core Focus)

• Edit videos using:
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Final Cut Pro
• DaVinci Resolve
• Turn raw footage into:
• Clean
• Engaging
• Platform-optimized content
• Maintain strong:
• Pacing
• Story structure
• Visual flow

Short-Form & Social Media Content

• Create videos for:
• TikTok
• Instagram Reels
• YouTube Shorts
• LinkedIn
• Social campaigns
• Optimize content for:
• Retention
• Watch time
• Engagement
• Scroll-stopping hooks

Graphics, Captions & Enhancements

• Add:
• Captions
• Music
• Sound effects
• Motion graphics
• Transitions
• Ensure videos align with:
• Brand tone
• Marketing goals
• Platform style

Multi-Platform Exporting

• Export videos in:
• Vertical (9:16)
• Square (1:1)
• Horizontal (16:9)
• Optimize for:
• Quality
• File size
• Social platform requirements

Feedback & Revision Management

• Make revisions based on:
• Team feedback
• Client feedback
• Performance insights
• Maintain organized project files and workflows
• Deliver edits on time and with strong attention to detail

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• You understand both editing and content performance
• You know how to keep viewer attention
• You move quickly without sacrificing quality
• You can adapt content for different social platforms
• You take ownership of final output quality

Required Experience & Skills

Experience

• Experience editing videos professionally or freelance
• Strong understanding of:
• Social media content
• Video pacing
• Storytelling
• Attention retention

Core Skills

• Proficiency with:
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Final Cut Pro
• DaVinci Resolve
• Ability to:
• Edit quickly and efficiently
• Meet deadlines
• Follow feedback accurately
• Strong eye for:
• Timing
• Cuts
• Engagement flow

Nice to Have

• Motion graphics experience:
• Adobe After Effects
• Experience editing:
• Paid ads
• YouTube content
• Marketing videos
• UGC-style content
• Understanding of:
• Watch time
• CTR
• Audience retention metrics

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Organize and review raw footage
• Edit short-form or long-form videos
• Add captions, music, transitions, and graphics
• Export multiple versions for social platforms
• Make revisions and finalize edits
• Collaborate with marketing and creative teams

In short:
You turn raw footage into engaging, high-performing content people actually want to watch.

Key Metrics (KPIs)

• On-time delivery of edits
• High-quality, polished output
• Strong engagement:
• Views
• Watch time
• Retention
• Minimal revision cycles
• Organized project management and file structure

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work on real social and marketing content
• High ownership over creative output
• Fast-paced, creative environment
• Opportunity to grow into:
• Senior Video Editor
• Creative Lead
• Content Producer
• Fully remote with flexible workflow structure

Interview Process

• Quick Screening
• Short Video Editing Task (Example: 60-second edit)
• Client Interview
• Offer & Onboarding

Apply Now

If you:

• Enjoy editing videos and creating engaging content
• Understand how to hold attention on social media
• Want to work on high-impact marketing and brand content
• Have a portfolio or sample work to showcase

This role is a strong opportunity to grow within a fast-moving creative and content-focused environment.