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.

Video Editor