Mid Weight Video Editor, Producer – AI, Performance Ads

PetLab Co.

. Edit short-form video ads for Meta, TikTok and YouTube from Creative Strategist briefs .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $58,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in video editing for paid social ads, particularly utilizing AI tools to enhance creative output and performance metrics. Proficient in crafting engaging scripts and hooks while maintaining a high volume of quality content delivery.

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Video Editing ExperienceAI Video Tools ProficiencyExpertise in Premiere ProDirect-Response Script WritingPerformance Metrics Analysis

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Hard Skills

Video EditingScript WritingDirect-Response MarketingPacing and Retention TechniquesPerformance Metrics Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationFeedback ReceptionPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Premiere ProCapCutVeoKlingRunwayHiggsfieldHeyGenArcadsElevenLabs

Industry Keywords

Paid Social AdsDTCECommerceAI-Powered AdsCreative Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Edit short-form video ads for Meta, TikTok and YouTube from Creative Strategist briefs
Write hooks for the first three seconds and maintain tight pacing with frequent visual changes
Add captions, text overlays, sound design, music and platform-appropriate calls to action
Cut UGC, creator, influencer, studio and stock footage into native-feeling ads
Export ads in 9:16, 4:5, 1:1 and 16:9 formats with organized file naming
Test AI tools and generate AI video, avatars, product B-roll, lifestyle scenes, voiceovers and localized versions
Fix AI outputs for character consistency, product accuracy and realism
Use AI for auto-captions, transcript-based editing, upscaling and cleanup
Build repeatable AI workflows and templates and share effective practices with the team
Write direct-response scripts, hooks and CTAs for UGC, creator, AI-avatar and product ads
Pitch concepts and angles based on performance data, customer pain points and trending formats
Collaborate with Creative Strategists on briefs, storyboards and shot lists
Adapt winning scripts into new angles, personas and hook variations
Produce variations of winning ads for structured A/B testing
Review Hook Rate, Hold Rate, CTR, CPA, ROAS and drop-off points, then re-edit weak spots
Study competitor and trending ads to keep creative native to each platform
Work with Creative Strategists, Paid Media, Video Producers, Organic Social and Influencer teams
Day-to-day allocation: 60% editing and AI production, 25% creative and scripting, 15% iteration and analysis
Report to the Head of Innovation

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of video editing experience, including at least 2 years focused on paid social ads for DTC or eCommerce brands
Proven experience creating AI-powered ads and creative; portfolio must include AI-generated ads made, with tools used and role in each
Hundreds, ideally thousands, of paid social ads produced across your career, with measurable results such as ROAS, CPA, or scaled spend
Strong written and spoken English, with confidence to present ideas, take feedback and work with a global team
AI video tools as part of daily workflow, such as Veo, Kling, Runway, Higgsfield, HeyGen, Arcads, and ElevenLabs
Expert skills in Premiere Pro and/or CapCut; After Effects, DaVinci Resolve or motion graphics are a plus
Strong grasp of hooks, pacing, retention, offers and CTAs, and ability to write direct-response scripts
Working knowledge of Hook Rate, Hold Rate, CTR, CPA, and ROAS, and how editing choices affect them
Speed and organization to deliver a high volume of ads each week without quality dropping
Experience in fast-moving, feedback-heavy creative teams at a high-growth brand or performance agency
Experience with pet or health and wellness brands is a plus
Portfolio must not consist only of general editing, YouTube, cinematic, corporate or wedding work
Must have strong written and spoken English

Benefits

Comp & perks

20 days PTO excluding bank holidays
Company Bonus
Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
Generous Learning and development budget
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401K
Work Remote
Monthly Internet Stipend