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