Video Editor at Ethoslife

Ethoslife

Remote US·3h ago

Mid LevelFull-timeFigmaGit

Salary Range

$68,000 - $92,000 /year

Estimated

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About the Role

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented video editor to join our growing team at Ethos, a leading life insurance technology company. This role focuses on creating high-converting video assets using user-generated content (UGC) and stock footage across various platforms.

Key Responsibilities

→Edit raw footage into polished direct response (DR) videos with engaging cuts, transitions, graphics, captions, and sound design.
→Adapt and optimize edits for different platforms including TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and others.
→Make quick edits to existing TV content and bring YouTube concepts to life using b-roll and other content from an internal library.
→Stay updated on video trends, editing styles, and content formats to guide fresh creative ideas.
→Collaborate with cross-functional teams to brainstorm and pitch ideas for short-form video content optimized for conversion-focused channels.
→Design a high volume of video edits working directly against a brief or concepting and designing net-new creatives.
→Have motion graphic and animation experience.

Requirements

✓3-5 years of video editing experience with a focus on using influencer, UGC, and stock footage to create DR-focused ads.
✓Experience editing videos with conversion-oriented goals and a proven ability to create high-performing paid social ads.
✓Strong portfolio demonstrating experience making DR ads, storytelling ability, and repurposing content to achieve performance-related goals.
✓Experience editing existing content to create videos for YouTube.
✓Strong understanding of paid social formats and online video delivery.
✓Experience making cuts and edits to existing TV content.
✓Excellent understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and composition.
✓Excellent communication skills with the ability to foster strong working relationships with team members and cross-functional partners.
✓Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
✓Strong skills around critical thinking and storytelling.
✓Must have deep knowledge using Figma, FinalCut, After Effects, Frameio, and Premier Pro.
✓Receptive to feedback in an iterative design process.
✓Able to work independently, drive multiple projects at a time, and iterate quickly.