DTC Performance Video Editor

KittySpout / DoggySpout is seeking a skilled Direct Response Video Editor to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for editing, producing, and managing multiple creative projects with a strong emphasis on paid ad creatives for Meta Platforms, including VSLs and both short- and long-form videos. You will transform raw UGC into high-converting direct response ads that scale effectively across our paid channels. With over $2 million spent monthly on Meta advertising, we need someone with at least three years of experience, deep DTC expertise, and a proven ability to deliver volume and quality consistently without close supervision. Familiarity with AI tools in production and a strong grasp of direct response marketing principles are essential.

Key Responsibilities
- Consistently produce 8 ad briefs per week, maintaining both volume and quality.
- Analyze video performance metrics to optimize views and conversions, enhancing your performance bonus.
- Apply direct-response copywriting principles to review and refine scripts.
- Manage your workload autonomously to meet deadlines with minimal oversight.
- Quickly adapt to new tools, software, and editing techniques as social media trends evolve, often with short notice.
- Ensure all videos meet high-quality standards and align precisely with provided instructions, minimizing revisions.
- Maintain clear and proactive communication with company founders and the executive team.
- Create multiple ad variations to scale winning campaigns and improve overall performance.
- Collaborate closely with the creative strategy team to bring ad concepts to life.
- Incorporate direct response marketing elements such as hooks, problem/solution flow, testimonials, and CTAs into editing.
- Stay current with internet trends and editing styles to keep ads native and engaging.

Required Qualifications
- Fully remote work capability.
- Fluency in English.
- Proven experience creating short-form direct-response videos for DTC brands.
- Proficiency in professional video-editing software, with a strong preference for Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Demonstrated success editing Meta/Facebook paid ads that convert.
- Comfortable producing 8 ad briefs per week consistently.
- Creative and analytical mindset capable of combining storytelling with data-driven feedback.
- Willingness to work overtime or weekends when necessary, driven by passion for producing widely viewed ads.
- Strong cultural fit aligned with values of working smart, overdelivering, speed, and continuous improvement.
- Deep DTC experience with specific knowledge of brands and spend levels.
- Proven experience with both short and long-form Meta VSLs, with long-form being the primary focus.
- Active use of an AI editing stack in production environments.
- Ability to deliver volume and quality simultaneously without needing frequent follow-up.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Opportunity to work directly with company founders in a fast-growing, lean environment where every team member has significant impact.
- Generous performance bonus structure tied to ad spend and results.
- Exposure to a rapidly scaling brand with $22M+ in revenue and ambitious growth targets ($45-50M by 2026).
- Work in a culture that values autonomy, speed, creativity, and data-driven decision-making.
- Clear KPIs including an 80% first-pass approval rate and weekly ad brief quotas.
- A role that demands efficiency over perfectionism, ideal for those who thrive in dynamic, fast-paced settings without heavy collaboration or frequent meetings.
- Competitive monthly salary range of USD $1,000 - $1,500 based on experience, plus a percentage of ad spend bonus.

This position is not suited for those who prefer slow, methodical workflows, extensive collaboration, or perfectionist editing styles. We operate in a fast-moving environment where adaptability and high output are critical. Our hiring process includes application review, a technical interview with a creative brief, and a culture fit interview with the founder to ensure mutual alignment. KPIs and performance expectations will be clearly defined before your start date to set you up for success. Join us if you want to play a key role in scaling a high-growth company and enjoy working with passionate, smart, and hardworking colleagues.