Senior Video Editor (1099)

Senior Video Editor (Direct Response / Paid Social)CXD Ventures · Remote (US) · 1099 Contract RoleCompensation: $5,500-$7,200 / month base + performance bonusesRemote (US). Core hours are US Eastern. We are not able to sponsor visas.About the roleWe’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 doEdit high-converting paid social video ads for Meta, TikTok, and YouTube at volume, with fast turnaroundsReview other editors’ cuts and give clear, specific feedback that improves the next versionDocument 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 intendedOwn your deadlines and output without needing constant directionHelp refine workflows, templates, and QA as the team scalesWhat you’ll haveA creative operation backed by millions in monthly ad spendDirect feedback from the Head of CreativeStrong Creative Strategists and editors around youResources, training, and support to keep improvingA real path to leading the editing teamWhat we’re looking for4+ years editing paid social ads for DTC / eCommerce brandsA portfolio of paid social ads that have performed at scaleDeep understanding of what drives DTC ad performance: hooks, pacing, retention, storytelling, captions, B-roll, and the first 3 secondsProficiency in Premiere Pro and After Effects (CapCut a plus)Experience reviewing or mentoring other editors and giving actionable feedbackComfortable with high volume, tight deadlines, and data-driven iterationTakes ownership, moves fast, and flags problems before they become bottlenecksAvailable 30-40 hours per weekNice to haveExperience at a 7- to 9-figure DTC brand or performance creative agencyFamiliarity with creative testing frameworks and reading ad performance dataExperience with UGC-style and influencer-driven contentWhy joinWe’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 applyApply 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.