Video Editor

Title: Video Editor

Location: Remote (Company based in Bryan, Ohio)

Type: Full-time

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Pay: $50,000–$60,000

Job Summary

The Video Editor plays a critical role in driving performance across paid media and owned social channels. This role is responsible for editing video and creating supporting assets used across Meta, Google, YouTube, TikTok, and organic social platforms. You will work closely with our in-house videographer, social strategist, and external content partners—receiving raw footage and assets to turn into high-performing ads and social content.

This is a hands-on production role focused on execution and performance. There is no filming or camera work required—success in this role is about editing, design, speed, iteration, and visual storytelling. You will not only execute edits but also contribute to improving creative performance through pacing, structure, and visual enhancements such as motion graphics. We want someone who can leverage AI in the editing workflow when it makes sense to move faster, reduce repetitive tasks, and scale creative testing without compromising quality.

If you understand performance creative and enjoy rapid testing and improvement, this role was built for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit scroll-stopping short-form video ads for paid media across Meta, Google, YouTube, TikTok, and emerging platforms


• Turn raw footage and creative briefs into high-performing ad creative


• Produce multiple versions of ads for testing, including hooks, formats, CTAs, and aspect ratios


• Use AI tools strategically to improve editing speed, streamline repetitive tasks, and unlock more creative variations for testing


• Create motion graphics, animations, and visual effects to enhance video ads (text overlays, product callouts, kinetic typography, etc.)


• Contribute ideas to improve ad performance, including hooks, pacing, structure, and storytelling


• Support organic social content for Instagram and Facebook as needed


• Edit short-form video content to educate and support customers across the site


• Optimize creative based on performance data, testing results, and brand guidelines


• Work closely with the marketing team to review performance data and iterate on creative based on results


• Maintain organized project files and creative libraries


• Ensure all creative aligns with Doc’s Diesel’s brand voice and no-B.S. standards


• Execute consistently in a fast-paced, high-volume creative environment

Qualifications

• Degree in video production, film, graphic design, marketing, or related field or 2+ years of hands-on experience editing video for ecommerce or DTC brands


• Strong hands-on experience editing video ads


• Strong proficiency in video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro or similar)


• Experience with motion graphics and animation tools (Adobe After Effects or similar)


• Experience creating static ad assets or graphics (Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, or similar)


• Understanding of paid media creative best practices (hooks, CTAs, formats, iterations)


• Ability to work quickly, stay organized, and follow creative direction


• Comfortable receiving feedback and iterating on creative


• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience editing ads for DTC, product-based ecommerce brands


• Familiarity with Meta Ads Manager creative requirements


• Experience working with UGC-style content and creator footage


• Familiarity with modern editing workflows or AI-assisted tools (auto-captioning, rapid iteration tools, etc.)


• Strong motion graphics skills, including text animation, overlays, and product-focused visuals


• Background in automotive, aftermarket, or enthusiast-driven brands

What We Offer / Benefits

• Competitive salary


• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance (after 90 days)


• Retirement plan with Simple IRA and 3% company match (after 60 days)


• PTO (after 60 days)


• Company-sponsored employee-only YMCA membership (after 60 days)


• No Entitlement Self-Funded Quarterly Incentive Program (after 90 days, if profit goals are met)


• Opportunities for growth within a rapidly scaling ecommerce organization


• Brand new warehouse / office building