Video Editor

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.

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