Senior Video Editor (1099)

Senior Video Editor (Direct Response / Paid Social)

CXD Ventures · Remote (US) · 1099 Contract Role

Compensation: $5,500-$7,200 / month base + performance bonuses

Remote (US). Core hours are US Eastern. We are not able to sponsor visas.

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Video Editor who already cuts great direct response ads and wants to be the strongest editor on a growing team. You’ll produce high-volume paid social creatives, set the quality bar by example, and help level up the editors around you. As the team grows, this role has a clear path to Lead Editor.

What you’ll do

• Edit high-converting paid social video ads for Meta, TikTok, and YouTube at volume, with fast turnarounds
• Review other editors’ cuts and give clear, specific feedback that improves the next version
• Document what works: hooks, pacing, caption styles, structures that win, so the team can repeat it
• Partner closely with Creative Strategists to make sure concepts are executed as intended
• Own your deadlines and output without needing constant direction
• Help refine workflows, templates, and QA as the team scales

What you’ll have

• A creative operation backed by millions in monthly ad spend
• Direct feedback from the Head of Creative
• Strong Creative Strategists and editors around you
• Resources, training, and support to keep improving
• A real path to leading the editing team

What we’re looking for

• 4+ years editing paid social ads for DTC / eCommerce brands
• A portfolio of paid social ads that have performed at scale
• Deep understanding of what drives DTC ad performance: hooks, pacing, retention, storytelling, captions, B-roll, and the first 3 seconds
• Proficiency in Premiere Pro and After Effects (CapCut a plus)
• Experience reviewing or mentoring other editors and giving actionable feedback
• Comfortable with high volume, tight deadlines, and data-driven iteration
• Takes ownership, moves fast, and flags problems before they become bottlenecks
• Available 30-40 hours per week

Nice to have

• Experience at a 7- to 9-figure DTC brand or performance creative agency
• Familiarity with creative testing frameworks and reading ad performance data
• Experience with UGC-style and influencer-driven content

Why join

We’re building one of the best creative teams in DTC. If you’re a great editor who wants to grow into a leader with real resources behind you, this is the role.

How to apply

Apply with your resume. Candidates invited to a first interview will be asked to share a portfolio or reel of paid social ads they’ve edited, with a short note on one that performed well and why.