AI Video Editor Lead – Contractor

Motion (YC W20)

AI Video Editor Lead producing high-volume creative content for social media. Working with AI tools and collaborating closely with the creative team.

Posted 5/6/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $50,000 - $72,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Produce high-quality paid social performance creatives optimized for conversions and engagement
At first the team will produce the footage; your main focus is stitching and text overlays for 100+ concepts a week
Optimize pacing, hooks, and CTAs to maximize campaign performance
Deliver a high volume of creative assets with minimal revision cycles
Integrate AI tools into the production workflow to accelerate output and enhance creative quality
Create both AI-forward and AI-assisted realistic video content, continuously testing new workflows for performance improvements
Collaborate closely with Creative Director to interpret briefs and execute creative concepts effectively
Participate in creative meetings to provide input, reduce revision loops, and align on feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 2 years of proven experience editing direct response performance creatives for paid social media platforms (Meta, TikTok, YouTube, etc.)
Strong understanding of conversion-focused editing techniques including hooks, pacing, storytelling, and call-to-action structures
Demonstrated ability to produce high-volume creative output in a fast-paced, test-and-learn environment
Hands-on experience utilizing AI video generation (eg Remotion) and enhancement tools within production workflows
Proficiency with core editing software such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, or equivalent
Working knowledge of creative design tools like Canva, Photoshop, or Figma
Experience collaborating with creative strategists, growth teams, or performance marketing teams
Ability to interpret creative briefs and execute with minimal revisions and oversight
Strong communication skills and comfort participating in real-time feedback sessions
Experience managing multiple creative experiments simultaneously while maintaining speed and quality
Proficiency with AI and technical tools such as Higgsfield, Google V3/Gemini workflows, Sora, Kling, or similar AI platforms
Understanding of AI-assisted editing techniques, including both overt AI creative and realistic AI integrations
A portfolio showcasing direct response and AI-enhanced video work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work hours
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

video editingconversion-focused editing techniquesstorytellingcall-to-action structuresAI video generationAI-assisted editing techniqueshigh-volume creative outputcreative brief interpretationcreative asset productionperformance optimization

Soft Skills

strong communication skillscollaborationfeedback alignmentability to work in fast-paced environmentsinput in creative meetingsminimal oversight executionmanaging multiple projectstest-and-learn mindsetreducing revision loopscreative problem-solving