Video Editor (US-Based Advertising Company)

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM EST (flexible, depending on performance and deadlines)

Job Type: Full-time, Independent Contractor

Salary Range: Competitive; based on experience

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday; follows US Federal Holidays

Locations: Remote, open to candidates who can work EST hours.

About Pearl Talent

Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They’re looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we’ve hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

Hear why we exist, what we believe in, and who we’re building for: Watch here

Why Work with Us?

We’re not just another recruiting firm—we focus on placing candidates with exceptional US and EU founders who prioritize the long-term success of their team members. We also provide retention bonuses at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months, as well as community-driven benefits like an annual retreat.

About the Partner Company

Our partner company is a high-growth performance marketing agency specializing in affiliate lead generation for finance and insurance brands. Known for speed, creative rigor, and a lean structure, the company operates in both the US and Spanish-speaking markets. Their focus is on delivering scalable results through data-driven media buying strategies.

Role Overview

We’re hiring a Full-Time Bilingual Video Editor (English & Spanish) to power our partner's performance marketing team’s paid ad efforts across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. This role is perfect for a creative, fast-moving editor who understands what makes people click—and has the chops to turn raw content into scroll-stopping direct response videos. The ideal candidate has deep experience editing ads for affiliate or performance marketing brands, with an eye for retention, iteration, and conversion across multiple formats and languages.

Key Responsibilities

Video Editing for Paid Social

• Edit short-form direct response videos using product imagery, UGC, and voiceovers
• Create multiple A/B test iterations of each asset for scaling and optimization
• Repurpose videos for English and Spanish audiences across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
• Collaborate with media buyers to align on hooks, angles, and targeting strategies
• Maintain quality across all exports while adapting to brand guidelines and platform specs

Performance Optimization & Workflow Management

• Review top-performing creatives to extract insights and adapt video strategy
• Translate copy or voiceovers across English and Spanish with cultural nuance
• Implement file-sharing workflows and maintain version control across assets
• Track performance (CTR, CVR, CPA) and iterate creatives based on results
• Deliver assets on tight turnarounds with minimal supervision

Immediate Week 1 Ownership

• Review previous winning creatives for tone, pacing, and style
• Join kickoff calls with media buying team to align on creative strategy
• Deliver first batch of edited videos (2–3 creatives using raw footage and VO)
• Translate/edit content in both languages and set up file-sharing systems

Requirements

Non-Negotiables

• Fluent in English (written & spoken)
• Proven experience editing performance marketing or affiliate ad creatives
• Able to work full-time—no part-timers or freelancers juggling multiple clients
• Strong command of ad creative fundamentals: attention, retention, and conversion
• High-speed internet and an editing-optimized workstation
• Comfortable working asynchronously with international teams

Nice-to-Haves

• Background in affiliate marketing, ad agencies, or lead gen verticals
• Experience editing creatives in the finance or insurance space
• Understanding of creative compliance for Meta/TikTok platforms
• Cultural fluency across LATAM and US Hispanic audiences

Benefits

• Remote Work: Fully remote—work from anywhere
• Generous PTO: Ample paid time off to rest and recharge
• Direct Mentorship: Grow through guidance from international industry experts
• Learning & Development: Ongoing access to resources for professional growth
• Global Networking: Work and connect with professionals around the world
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible hours that support a healthy work-life balance

Our Recruitment Process:

1. Application
2. Screening
3. Skills Assessment
4. Top-grading interview
5. Client Interview
6. Job Offer
7. Client Onboarding