Video Editor, Social (Remote) at Mirage

Mirage is an AI-native video platform that intelligently orchestrates production and editing through natural language. Our models leverage contextual awareness to execute the same creative decisions a professional editor would — dramatically improving productivity for experienced teams, while making video creation accessible to anyone. We’re an interdisciplinary team addressing some of the most difficult technical and creative challenges in generative media. As an early member of our team, you’ll tackle foundational problems that remain largely unsolved across the industry, driving an outsized impact on the future of creative expression. More about us Product [Upgrade to PRO to see link] (Captions by Mirage) Research [Upgrade to PRO to see link] (Seeing Voices, technical-white-paper) Updates [Upgrade to PRO to see link] (Mirage on X / twitter) TechCrunch [Upgrade to PRO to see link] Forbes AI 50 [Upgrade to PRO to see link] Fast Company [Upgrade to PRO to see link] (press) Our Investors We’re very fortunate to have some the best investors and entrepreneurs backing us, including Index Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, Uncommon Projects, Kevin Systrom, Mike Krieger, Lenny Rachitsky, Antoine Martin, Julie Zhuo, Ben Rubin, Jaren Glover, SVAngel, 20VC, Ludlow Ventures, Chapter One, and more. Please note that all of our roles will require you to be in-person at our NYC HQ (located in Union Square) DESCRIPTION We are hiring a talented and experienced Video Editor to create high-performing video content across our social platforms and paid channels. This role will primarily focus on producing performance marketing ad creative—direct-response video ads designed to drive acquisition and conversion—alongside brand awareness content and support for key moments like product launches. You’ll work across both short-form (TikTok, Reels, Shorts) and long-form content (YouTube, LinkedIn), playing a pivotal role in shaping our visual storytelling and ensuring every piece of content is optimized for engagement, impact, and results. Our ideal candidate is an expert in pacing, format, and sound design, with a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of what makes people stop scrolling and take action. You have experience sourcing footage/images, vetting music, and integrating motion graphics to create compelling narratives. You thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment, are deeply attuned to internet culture and social media trends, and understand how creative choices directly impact ad performance metrics. RESPONSIBILITIES - Performance Ad Creative: Edit and produce high-converting video ads for paid social channels, iterating on creative based on performance data and testing frameworks - Video Editing & Post-Production: Edit and produce high-quality video content for multiple platforms, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and engagement objectives - Short-Form & Long-Form Content: Adapt content across different platforms, tailoring the style, pacing, and format for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, YouTube, and LinkedIn - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with creative strategists, performance marketers, designers, and content teams to ensure video content aligns with campaign objectives and drives measurable results - Brand & Product Launch Support: Contribute to high-impact brand moments and product launches with polished, on-brand video content - Asset Management: Organize and maintain video assets, project files, and templates for efficient workflow and team collaboration - Music & Sound Design: Select and integrate music, sound effects, and voiceovers to enhance storytelling and emotional impact - Trend & Industry Monitoring: Stay ahead of trends in video editing, social media, ad creative best practices, and the creator economy to inform innovative and engaging content strategies PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Prior experience as a video editor in an agency, in-house team, or post-production studio—with meaningful exposure to performance marketing or direct-response ad creative - Strong understanding of visual & interactive design, including motion, typography, layout, and color - Expertise in digital video editing tools for both 2D & 3D projects (Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma) - Highly proficient in editing both short-form and long-form content for social media platforms and advertising campaigns - Deep understanding of internet culture, social trends, and audience engagement strategies - Comfort working with performance data and an intuition for how creative decisions (hooks, pacing, CTAs) impact ad metrics - Passionate about the creator economy and the evolving landscape of video content - Video shooting and production experience is a bonus! BENEFITS: - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans - 401K with employer match - Commuter Benefits - Catered lunch multiple days per week - Dinner stipend every night if you're working late and want a bite! - Grubhub subscription - Health & Wellness Perks - Multiple team offsites per year with team events every month - Generous PTO policy Captions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Please note benefits apply to full time employees only.