This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Lead Editor in the United States.
This role sits at the intersection of creative leadership, performance marketing, and high-volume video production. You will lead editing excellence across client accounts, shaping visual storytelling that is both creatively compelling and driven by measurable performance outcomes. As a key leader within a creative pod, you will define visual standards, guide editors, and directly contribute to the development of high-performing ad creatives across major social platforms. The position requires a balance of hands-on editing expertise and strategic oversight, ensuring both quality and efficiency at scale. You will collaborate closely with production and strategy teams to align creative execution with business objectives. This is a fast-paced, data-informed environment where creative innovation and experimentation are central to success.
Accountabilities:
- 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.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of professional video editing experience, including 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 and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Strong knowledge of motion graphics and Adobe After Effects.
- Proven ability to provide clear, actionable creative direction and feedback.
- Deep understanding of performance marketing principles and 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.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary ranging from $85,000 to $105,000 annually
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee-covered medical/dental options)
- Unlimited PTO, paid sick leave, and company holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks, fully paid)
- Annual education and training stipend ($500/year)
- Remote flexibility with additional work-from-home stipend
- Creative and collaborative working environment
- Personal coaching and professional development opportunities
