Senior Video Editor (Direct Response / Paid Social)
CXD Ventures · Remote (US) · Full-time, W-2
Compensation: $67,000–$85,000 base + performance bonuses + benefits
Remote (US). Not able to hire in CA, WA, IL, MA, OR, or MN at this time. Core hours are US Eastern. We are not able to sponsor visas.
About the role
We’re hiring a Senior Video Editor who already cuts great direct response ads and wants to be the strongest editor on a growing team. You’ll produce high-volume paid social creatives, set the quality bar by example, and help level up the editors around you. As the team grows, this role has a clear path to Lead Editor.
What you’ll do
- Edit high-converting paid social video ads for Meta, TikTok, and YouTube at volume, with fast turnarounds
- Review other editors’ cuts and give clear, specific feedback that improves the next version
- Document what works: hooks, pacing, caption styles, structures that win, so the team can repeat it
- Partner closely with Creative Strategists to make sure concepts are executed as intended
- Own your deadlines and output without needing constant direction
- Help refine workflows, templates, and QA as the team scales
What you’ll have
- A creative operation backed by millions in monthly ad spend
- Direct feedback from the Head of Creative
- Strong Creative Strategists and editors around you
- Resources, training, and support to keep improving
- A real path to leading the editing team
What we’re looking for
- 4+ years editing paid social ads for DTC / eCommerce brands
- A portfolio of paid social ads that have performed at scale
- Deep understanding of what drives DTC ad performance: hooks, pacing, retention, storytelling, captions, B-roll, and the first 3 seconds
- Proficiency in Premiere Pro and After Effects (CapCut a plus)
- Experience reviewing or mentoring other editors and giving actionable feedback
- Comfortable with high volume, tight deadlines, and data-driven iteration
- Takes ownership, moves fast, and flags problems before they become bottlenecks
- Available to work 9:30 AM–5:30 PM Eastern, Monday–Friday
Nice to have
- Experience at a 7- to 9-figure DTC brand or performance creative agency
- Familiarity with creative testing frameworks and reading ad performance data
- Experience with UGC-style and influencer-driven content
Benefits
- Monthly healthcare stipend toward the plan of your choice
- Performance bonuses tied to creative output and ad results
- Paid time off, plus paid holidays
- Remote work with a growing team
Why join
We’re building one of the best creative teams in DTC. If you’re a great editor who wants to grow into a leader with real resources behind you, this is the role.
How to apply
Apply with your resume. Candidates invited to a first interview will be asked to share a portfolio or reel of paid social ads they’ve edited, with a short note on one that performed well and why.