Video Editor

Video Editor (Reels, TikTok, YouTube & Social Media) - Remote | U.S. Hours Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours (flexibility for launches and deadlines) About the Role At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a Video Editor to create engaging, high-performing video content for social media, YouTube, marketing campaigns, and brand channels. This is a hands-on editing role for someone who understands how to turn raw footage into content that captures attention and keeps viewers watching. You ll create: • Instagram Reels • TikTok videos • YouTube Shorts • YouTube videos • Marketing and brand videos • Social-first video content If you understand pacing, hooks, storytelling, audience retention, and platform-specific editing, this role is a strong fit. What You ll Own Video Editing & Content Creation • Edit raw footage into polished, engaging video content • Work with tools such as: • Adobe Premiere Pro • Final Cut Pro • DaVinci Resolve • Create both short-form and long-form content • Maintain strong pacing, story structure, and visual flow • Select the strongest footage, cuts, and moments to maximize viewer attention • Ensure every final edit meets brand and quality standards Reels, TikTok & Short-Form Content Create platform-native videos for: • Instagram Reels • TikTok • YouTube Shorts • LinkedIn • Social media campaigns Optimize edits for: • Strong opening hooks • Audience retention • Watch time • Engagement • Fast pacing • Mobile-first viewing Understand how editing styles differ across platforms and adapt content accordingly. YouTube & Long-Form Editing • Edit longer-form YouTube and marketing content • Structure footage into clear, compelling stories • Remove unnecessary pauses and improve pacing • Incorporate B-roll and supporting visuals where appropriate • Create engaging transitions between sections • Repurpose long-form videos into short-form social content Captions, Graphics & Creative Enhancements Add and optimize: • On-screen captions • Text overlays • Music • Sound effects • Motion graphics • Transitions • B-roll • Visual effects Ensure creative elements support the content rather than distract from it. Maintain consistency with brand tone, marketing objectives, and platform style. Multi-Platform Formatting & Exporting Prepare content in formats including: • 9:16 - Reels, TikTok, Shorts • 1:1 - Social feeds • 16:9 - YouTube and web Optimize exports for: • Video quality • File size • Resolution • Platform requirements • Mobile viewing Revisions & Creative Collaboration • Collaborate with marketing, content, and creative teams • Incorporate client and internal feedback accurately • Make revisions efficiently without sacrificing quality • Use performance insights to improve future edits • Maintain organized project files, footage, and version control • Consistently meet content calendars and production deadlines Required Experience & Skills Must-Have • Professional or freelance video editing experience • Strong portfolio demonstrating social media or marketing video work • Experience editing short-form vertical content • Strong understanding of: • Video pacing • Storytelling • Hooks • Audience retention • Social media content • Proficiency with at least one professional editing platform: • Adobe Premiere Pro • Final Cut Pro • DaVinci Resolve • Ability to edit quickly while maintaining high-quality standards • Strong eye for timing, cuts, visual flow, and engagement • Ability to follow creative direction and feedback accurately • Strong organizational and deadline-management skills Nice to Have • Adobe After Effects or motion graphics experience • Experience editing: • Paid social ads • YouTube videos • UGC-style content • Brand videos • Performance marketing creatives • Understanding of social media metrics such as: • Watch time • Audience retention • CTR • Engagement rate • Experience repurposing long-form content into Reels, TikToks, and Shorts • Experience working with marketing agencies, brands, creators, or high-growth companies What Makes You a Strong Fit • You understand that great editing is about attention and storytelling, not just effects • You know how to make the first few seconds of a video count • You understand what makes short-form content feel native to TikTok, Reels, and Shorts • You can work quickly without sacrificing quality • You have strong creative instincts and attention to detail • You take feedback well and execute revisions accurately • You stay current with social media editing styles and trends • You take ownership of the final creative output What a Typical Day Looks Like Your day may include: • Reviewing and organizing raw footage • Editing Reels, TikToks, Shorts, or YouTube videos • Creating strong hooks and improving pacing • Adding captions, B-roll, music, graphics, and sound effects • Exporting multiple versions...