Lead Editor

United StatesFull-TimeLead
Salary85000 - 105000 USD per year
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Job Details

Experience
3+ years
Required Skills
Adobe After EffectsAdobe Creative Suite

Requirements

  • 3+ years of professional video editing experience
  • At least 1 year in a senior or leadership capacity
  • Experience in a performance marketing agency, creative agency, or fast-paced in-house creative environment
  • Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Strong knowledge of motion graphics
  • Strong knowledge of Adobe After Effects
  • Proven ability to provide clear, actionable creative direction and feedback
  • Deep understanding of performance marketing principles
  • Deep understanding of social media advertising formats
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating versatility in storytelling, pacing, and visual execution
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills in fast-paced environments
  • Experience with AI tools, asset management systems, and workflow optimization is a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree in Film, Video Production, Digital Media, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead creative direction and visual standards across a pod of editors, ensuring consistent quality and performance-driven output.
  • Provide actionable, performance-focused feedback to elevate editing quality and optimize creative effectiveness.
  • Personally edit high-priority campaigns to establish benchmarks and demonstrate best practices for the team.
  • Evaluate editor performance using productivity metrics, ROI insights, and quality assessments.
  • Oversee asset management, including reviewing footage, curating selects, and ensuring brand and compliance alignment.
  • Collaborate with production and strategy teams to align creative execution with campaign goals and client requirements.
  • Drive process improvements, including workflow optimization, tool adoption, and integration of emerging technologies.
  • Identify and implement data-informed creative techniques to enhance engagement and campaign performance.
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