Senior Video Editor (Direct Response / Paid Social)CXD Ventures · Remote (US) · 1099 Contract Role
Compensation: $5,500-$7,200 / month base + performance bonuses
Remote (US). Core hours are US Eastern. We are not able to sponsor visas.
About the role: We’re looking for 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 itPartner 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 30-40 hours per week
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
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.

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