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Performance Video Editor (UGC, Paid Social & CTV)

Activate Talent, New York, NY, USA

Pay: 60.000 - 80.000

Job type: Full Time


Job Title:

Performance Video Editor (UGC, Paid Social & CTV)

Location:

Remote

Industry:

Apparel / DTC eCommerce

Type:

Full-Time

Role Overview
We’re looking for a high-performance Video Editor who deeply understands paid media and can turn raw footage into multiple high-converting creatives across Meta, TikTok, and CTV.

This role sits directly within the media buying function—you’ll be responsible for maximizing creative output and performance, turning one piece of content into multiple winning variations.

Key Responsibilities

Turn raw footage into 5–10+ high-performing variations (hooks, angles, formats)

Create UGC-style ads, collages, and remixed content for paid social

Edit and adapt creatives specifically for CTV environments

Add and test text overlays, hooks, CTAs, and messaging variations

Use non-copyright / licensed audio to enhance performance

Optimize pacing, storytelling, and retention across formats

Work closely with media buyers to iterate based on performance data

Continuously repurpose and refresh existing content for new tests

What Success Looks Like

Consistently turning one asset into multiple winning creatives

Clear impact on performance metrics through creative iteration

Fast turnaround with high-quality output

Strong collaboration with media buying team

Requirements (Must-Have)

3+ years of performance-focused video editing experience

Proven experience editing for:

Meta Ads (Facebook/Instagram)

TikTok Ads

CTV ads

Strong background in DTC / eCommerce brands

Deep understanding of:

Hook-based editing

Direct response creative

Short-form retention strategies

Familiarity with performance metrics (CTR, CPA, hook rate) and how creative impacts them

Ability to take one video and generate multiple variations for testing

Proficiency in:

Adobe Premiere Pro / After Effects (or equivalent)

CapCut or similar tools

Basic motion graphics skills (text animation, transitions, overlays)

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