Video Editor

Video Editor (Adobe Premiere, Social Media & Marketing Content) – Remote | U.S. Hours Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours, with flexibility for launches, campaigns, and deadlines About the Role At Pavago , we’re hiring a Video Editor for one of our clients to create engaging, polished, and performance-driven video content across social media, marketing campaigns, paid advertising, websites, and internal communications. This is more than a technical editing role. You’ll be responsible for turning raw footage into compelling stories designed to capture attention, increase watch time, improve audience retention, and strengthen campaign performance . You’ll create and optimize content across platforms including TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, LinkedIn, websites, and paid advertising channels . If you understand how editing pace, storytelling, hooks, visuals, and platform-specific formats influence content performance, this role is a strong fit. What You’ll Own Video Editing & Content Creation - Edit raw footage into polished, engaging, and professional videos. - Create both short-form and long-form content . - Work with editing platforms such as: - Adobe Premiere Pro - Final Cut Pro - DaVinci Resolve - Build edits around strong storytelling, pacing, and audience attention. - Create compelling openings and maintain viewer interest throughout each video. - Align every edit with brand guidelines, campaign objectives, and marketing goals. - Adapt editing styles based on platform, audience, and content purpose. Social Media & Platform Optimization - Create platform-native video content for: - TikTok - Instagram Reels - YouTube & YouTube Shorts - LinkedIn - Websites - Paid advertising campaigns - Adapt content into multiple aspect ratios, including: - 16:9 - 9:16 - 1:1 - Repurpose footage into multiple pieces of content without making each version feel repetitive. - Optimize exports for the appropriate combination of quality, file size, and platform requirements. - Understand how editing styles differ between short-form social content, long-form video, and advertising creative. Motion Graphics & Visual Enhancements - Add professional: - Captions - Titles - Lower thirds - Motion graphics - Transitions - Visual overlays - Use tools such as Adobe After Effects and Canva when appropriate. - Maintain consistent typography, visual language, and brand presentation. - Enhance videos without over-editing or distracting from the core message. Audio & Color - Clean and balance audio for professional output. - Improve dialogue clarity and reduce unwanted background noise. - Handle audio syncing and volume leveling. - Add appropriate licensed music and sound effects. - Perform color correction and grading. - Maintain visual consistency between different cameras, clips, and environments. Footage & Project Management - Import, organize, and maintain raw footage and creative assets. - Keep project files and folder structures clean and consistent. - Maintain clear version control throughout revision cycles. - Archive completed projects so footage and assets can be easily retrieved and repurposed. - Manage multiple editing projects and deadlines simultaneously. Collaboration & Revisions - Work closely with: - Marketing teams - Content strategists - Creative teams - Receive and manage feedback through tools such as Frame.io and shared review systems. - Turn revisions around quickly while maintaining quality. - Communicate clearly about timelines, creative requirements, and deliverables. - Incorporate stakeholder feedback without losing consistency or creative direction. Performance Optimization - Review content performance metrics including: - Watch time - Audience retention - Engagement - CTR - Identify patterns in high- and low-performing content. - Apply performance insights to future edits. - Collaborate with marketi