Video Editor

Ethos

Video Editor creating compelling short-form video for Ethos Life's innovative financial products. Collaborating on creative content for Meta, TikTok, and YouTube channels.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in video editing for direct response (DR) ads, with a strong focus on user-generated content (UGC) and influencer videos. Proficient in applying motion graphics and animation while leveraging performance data to enhance storytelling and optimize content for platforms like Meta, TikTok, and YouTube.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Video Editing ExperienceUGC And Influencer Content EditingMotion Graphics And AnimationProficient In Premiere ProDeep Fluency Across Meta, TikTok, And YouTube

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Hard Skills

Video EditingStorytellingContent RepurposingDesign PrinciplesTypographyColor TheoryCompositionDirect Response Best PracticesEditing For Paid SocialPerformance Data Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdaptabilityCreativityAttention To DetailCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Premiere ProAfter EffectsFinal CutFigmaFrame.ioAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Direct Response AdvertisingUser-Generated ContentInfluencer MarketingPaid Social FormatsVideo Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Edit raw footage into polished DR videos with engaging cuts, transitions, graphics, captions, and sound design optimized for Meta, TikTok, and YouTube
Adapt and optimize edits for different platforms and formats
Edit and bring YouTube concepts to life
Elevate and evolve our influencer allowlisting and UGC videos
Help translate complex product stories into clear, compelling short-form video
Work at high volume directly against briefs
Stay current on video trends, editing styles, and content formats across paid social
Collaborate cross-functionally with paid social strategists, influencer managers, and other stakeholders
Apply motion graphics and animation to elevate creative across formats
Use performance data to inform editing decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of video editing experience with a focus on UGC, influencer, and stock footage for DR-focused paid social ads
Strong portfolio demonstrating DR ad experience, storytelling ability, and how you've repurposed content to achieve performance goals
Deep fluency across Meta, TikTok, and YouTube
Experience editing UGC and influencer content
Strong understanding of paid social formats, hooks, and direct response best practices
Excellent understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and composition
Motion graphics and animation experience
Proficient in Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut, Figma, and Frame.io
AI-forward: you're already using AI tools in your editing workflow

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off