
Video Editor, Social Ads
RocketAds
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Germany
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About the role
- You don’t just assemble footage — you build visual arguments that win viewers over within the first 3 seconds
- Produce high-performance video ads for Meta (Instagram/Facebook), TikTok, YouTube Shorts & Snapchat
- Edit & remix raw material into high-converting direct-response videos
- Develop strong hooks that capture attention immediately and maximize watch time
- Data-driven iteration: create variant sets and swap hooks, music or CTAs based on performance data
- Visual storytelling & pacing: ensure high information density through quick cuts, dynamic zooms and fitting sound design
- Overlay & motion graphics: integrate native text overlays and lightweight motion elements
- Collaborate with Creative Strategists: you don’t just follow briefs blindly — you contribute your own ideas
- Use modern tools: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut and AI tools to increase efficiency
Requirements
- Very strong skills in Adobe Premiere Pro and solid basic knowledge of After Effects
- Experience with CapCut is a big plus (for an authentic “native look”)
- Social-native mindset: you understand how TikTok, Reels and YouTube Shorts work
- Performance mindset: you don’t edit for film festivals — you edit for clicks
- Sense for rhythm & pacing: you have an innate feel for timing, music edits and dynamics
- Fast execution: you work efficiently and structurally and keep track of many versions (iterations)
- Ability to mix brand and performance: you bridge the gap between a raw/UGC style (authentic) and brand compliance (brand guidelines)
- Curiosity & tech affinity: interest in AI tools and current social media trends
- Ownership: motivation to take responsibility for output
Benefits
- Above-average compensation
- Remote-first across the EU
- State-of-the-art setup – tools, licenses & hardware of your choice
- High level of responsibility from day one
- Direct impact: your work is shown daily to millions of people
- Close collaboration with Creative Strategy & Performance teams
- Growth opportunities toward Creative Lead, Art Direction or Performance Creative roles
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
video editingvisual storytellingdata-driven iterationmotion graphicsperformance optimizationhook developmentsound designpacingdirect-response video productioncontent remixing
Soft Skills
collaborationcreativityfast executionownershipcuriosityperformance mindsetsense for rhythmstructural organizationadaptabilitycommunication