Video & Static Editor

Video & Static Editor

Location:
Remote (US-based)

Hours:
Full-Time, Monday – Friday (Eastern Standard Time hours)

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About Pixel Theory

Pixel Theory is a growth-oriented agency that engineers brand momentum. Our philosophy begins with our client's P&L, not platform dashboards. We're a team of proven operators and elite consumer experts who drive real business outcomes—contribution margin, nCAC, and payback windows—through high-impact creative testing, full-funnel experimentation, and data-driven planning.

The Role

We are looking for a highly skilled
Video & Static Editor
with a proven background in
direct-response editing
,
UGC
, and
performance creative
for paid social. You should have a strong understanding of what makes ads convert on Meta, TikTok, and YouTube—cutting for thumb-stopping hooks, pacing, story, and clarity. This role will work closely with our Creative Strategists to design high-volume creative across clients each week. This is a fast-paced, collaborative, remote position with clear weekly output expectations.

What You'll Do

Editing & Output

• Edit 20–40+ assets per week depending on complexity (UGC, repurposed footage, static-to-video, motion graphics light treatments).
• Transform raw footage, UGC submissions, client libraries, and internal creative into high-performing ads.
• Build multiple variations per concept (hook swaps, CTA tests, cutdowns, fast/slow versions).
• Create compelling storylines from imperfect or varied footage sources.
• Maintain consistent creative quality, pacing, sound design, and clarity.
• Add captions, subtitles, on-screen text, and light motion graphics when needed.

Collaboration

• Work closely with Creative Strategists to interpret briefs and translate creative angles into edit-ready storyboards.
• Communicate proactively with Strategists when footage is missing, unclear, or suboptimal.

Process & Turnaround

• Deliver fast turnaround times (24–72 hrs depending on project).
• Participate in weekly creative review and accept notes with a solution-oriented approach.
• Organize project files, maintain consistent naming conventions, and follow Pixel Theory's creative workflow.
• Uphold brand guidelines for each client while adapting to their tone and style.

What You Bring

Technical Skills

• 3–5+ years of video editing experience, ideally in a performance marketing or agency environment.
• Strong proficiency in: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects (light motion), Figma, CapCut (bonus).
• Ability to create motion graphics, animated captions, transitions, and light effects.
• Understanding of aspect ratios, export settings, codecs, and platform-specific requirements.

Creative Skills

• Deep knowledge of UGC editing, direct-response ads, and paid social creative trends.
• Strong sense of pacing, storytelling, and visual clarity.
• Ability to self-direct edits but also take feedback quickly and without ego.
• Familiarity with sound design, music sourcing, VO alignment, and audio cleanup.

Soft Skills

• Highly organized, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Comfortable editing high volume each week without sacrificing quality.

Nice to Haves

• Experience working with e-commerce brands.
• Past experience at a creative production house or growth agency.
• Ability to ideate small creative concepts or storyboards from scratch.
• Experience analyzing performance metrics and iterating accordingly.

Why Join Pixel Theory?

• Work With Experts
  → Collaborate with top performers who have scaled brands past
  $100M+
  in revenue.
• Direct Impact
  → Manage large budgets, make key decisions, and see your optimizations drive immediate growth.
• Innovative Environment
  → Work with cutting-edge creative strategies and advanced data science forecasting.
• Fast Growth
  → Join a nimble, elite team that moves quickly, tests aggressively, and wins together.