Performance Video Editor

IncubatorLab is seeking a skilled Video Editor to join our dynamic remote team. In this role, you will focus on editing short-form paid social ads aimed at driving performance across platforms like Meta, TikTok, and YouTube. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands performance-driven creative, and can quickly iterate based on feedback and results. This position requires a strong ability to produce high-quality, conversion-focused video content tailored for direct-to-consumer (D2C) and e-commerce brands.

Key Responsibilities
- Edit short-form paid social video advertisements with a focus on performance.
- Iterate creatively based on performance insights and data-driven feedback.
- Apply best practices related to hooks, pacing, clarity, and calls to action (CTAs).
- Collaborate asynchronously with Creative Strategists and Growth teams to align on campaign goals.
- Maintain consistent quality across a high volume of video output, ensuring brand standards are met.

Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of experience specializing exclusively in direct-to-consumer (D2C) and e-commerce video editing.
- A strong portfolio showcasing high-performing paid social ad creatives and conversion-focused assets specifically built for e-commerce brands.
- Proven experience editing content for health, wellness, and supplement brands.
- Proficiency with generative AI video tools, demonstrated through portfolio work featuring AI animations, advanced asset generation, and engaging talking-head enhancements.
- Advanced skills in Adobe Premiere Pro and Media Encoder.
- Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects.
- Solid fundamentals in pacing, color correction, audio mixing, and music selection.
- Excellent English communication skills.
- Ability to work remotely in a fast-paced, asynchronous environment.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- This role operates on an async-first basis, allowing flexibility in work hours as long as deadlines and quality standards are met.
- Candidates should be available for a few hours of overlap with US Eastern Standard Time (EST) to participate in team meetings and real-time collaboration.
- We value storytelling that drives retention and conversions over cinematic flair. Submissions should highlight direct response, UGC-style, or DTC video ads.
- Portfolio or reel submissions must emphasize:
- Aggressive, scroll-stopping hooks within the first 3 seconds.
- Skill in transforming raw, low-fi phone footage into polished, high-converting social ads.
- Mastery of pacing and retention techniques, including pattern interrupts using captions, zooms, and sound design.
- Demonstrated ability to iterate by showing multiple versions of the same ad with different hooks or visual styles.
- Preference will be given to candidates who provide a “Performance Creative” reel rather than long-form or cinematic content. Bonus points for viral TikTok or Instagram Reels edited by the applicant.

IncubatorLab is a performance-driven growth organization focused on rapid experimentation, creative iteration, and disciplined execution. Unlike traditional agencies, we operate as an internal growth engine to build and scale brands efficiently.

Interested candidates should apply directly through the official channels. Our hiring team will review applications and contact selected candidates for interviews. Please refrain from reaching out to team members via LinkedIn or other platforms. Third-party or agency submissions will not be accepted.

IncubatorLab is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected classification. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities or special needs.