Video Editor
At a glance
Mid-level Video Production role at Pavago. Remote, United States · no salary stated · we estimate $75,000–$109,587 across the United States.
Pavago has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Shape raw footage into short social clips and longer YouTube, training, or explainer videos
- Build in titles, lower thirds, motion elements, music, and sound effects while keeping visuals on brand
- Clean dialogue, balance audio, and grade color so each video has a consistent finish
- Prepare versions for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn, adjusting format and file settings
- Use watch time, engagement, and click-through results to refine edits, then manage feedback and project files
What you bring
- At least two years of professional video-editing experience
- Strong command of Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve
- Experience syncing and cleaning audio, correcting color, and exporting for social platforms
- You can deliver reliably to deadlines
Who this fits
This suits an editor who can switch between quick social videos and polished corporate content, with an eye for storytelling and audience retention. The role is remote across the United States and follows U.S. business hours, with flexibility around deadlines and launches. You’ll work with marketing teams and creative directors, and the role is full-time.
From the employer
Video Editor (Social Media + Marketing Content) – Remote
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours (flexible for deadlines & launches)
About the Role
We’re hiring a Video Editor to create high-performing, engaging video content across social media, marketing, and training.
This is not just editing — this is storytelling + performance.
You’ll take raw footage and turn it into:
- Scroll-stopping short-form videos
- Clean, professional long-form content
- Conversion-driven marketing assets
If you understand pacing, hooks, and retention, you’ll do well here.
What You’ll Own
Editing & Storytelling (Core Focus)
- Edit videos using:
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Final Cut Pro
- DaVinci Resolve
- Turn raw footage into:
- Short-form (Reels, TikTok, Shorts)
- Long-form (YouTube, training, explainers)
- Optimize pacing, cuts, and structure for engagement + retention
Graphics, Motion & Visual Enhancements
- Add:
- Titles
- Lower thirds
- Motion graphics
- Use tools like:
- Adobe After Effects
- Canva
- Maintain strong brand consistency across videos
Audio & Color Quality
- Clean and balance audio:
- Dialogue clarity
- Noise reduction
- Leveling
- Add music + SFX (licensed properly)
- Perform color correction & grading for a consistent look
Multi-Platform Optimization
- Export for:
- YouTube
- TikTok
- Handle:
- Different aspect ratios (9:16, 1:1, 16:9)
- Compression, codecs, file size optimization
Collaboration & Feedback
- Work with:
- Marketing teams
- Creative directors
- Manage feedback using:
- Frame.io
- Iterate quickly (goal: ≤ 2 revision rounds)
Performance-Driven Editing
- Monitor:
- Watch time
- Engagement
- CTR
- Improve edits based on what actually performs
What Makes You a Strong Fit
- You understand hooks, retention, and storytelling
- You can edit both:
- Fast-paced social content
- Clean corporate videos
- You don’t just edit — you improve performance
- You’re fast, organized, and reliable
Required Experience & Skills
- 2+ years of professional video editing experience
- Strong proficiency in:
- Adobe Premiere Pro / Final Cut Pro / DaVinci Resolve
- Experience with:
- Audio syncing & cleanup
- Color correction
- Social media exports
- Ability to meet deadlines consistently
Nice to Have (High-Quality Candidates)
- Motion graphics using After Effects
- Experience editing:
- Paid ads
- Brand storytelling content
- Understanding of:
- Engagement metrics
- Content performance
- Background in:
- SaaS
- Agencies
- E-commerce
What a Typical Day Looks Like
- Organize and prep raw footage
- Edit videos with strong pacing and storytelling
- Add graphics, music, and polish
- Export multiple platform versions
- Collaborate on feedback and revisions
- Track and archive projects properly
In short: you turn raw footage into content people actually watch.
Key Metrics (KPIs)
- 100% on-time delivery
- ≤ 2 revision cycles per video
- Improved engagement (watch time, retention, CTR)
- Consistent brand quality
- Clean and organized project files
Interview Process
- Initial Phone Screen
- Recruiter Interview
- Practical Task (Edit a 60-second video)
- Client Interview
- Offer & Onboarding
Why This Role Stands Out
- Work on content that actually performs
- Ownership over editing output
- Exposure to marketing + growth teams
- Opportunity to grow into:
- Senior Video Editor
- Content Lead
- Creative Strategist
Apply Now
If you:
- Know how to hook attention in the first 3 seconds
- Care about pacing, not just cuts
- Can turn average footage into great content
This role is a strong fit.
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