Direct Response Video Editor for 8-Figure DTC Brand

Direct Response Video Editor (Remote - Brazil Preferred)$1,200-$1,400 USD/month + $250+ Monthly Performance BonusesWe're an 8-figure DTC beauty & wellness brand generating $1M+ in monthly revenue through high-volume, high-converting video advertising. We need an elite video editor who understands direct response mechanics and can produce scroll-stopping ads at scale.Your work will directly drive sales across Meta, YouTube, and emerging platforms—with immediate feedback from millions of impressions monthly.What You'll Actually DoHigh-Volume Ad Production (40-60 ads/month): Transform raw creator footage, UGC clips, and b-roll into persuasive short-form ads (15-90 seconds) and VSLs that convert cold traffic into buyers. You'll work across multiple products and funnels simultaneously.Master Direct Response Mechanics:Craft hooks that stop thumbs in the first 3 seconds (pattern interrupts, bold claims, visual glitches)Deploy engagement disruptors: kinetic typography, callout graphics, progress bars, emoji reactionsOptimize pacing for platform algorithms (Meta 9:16, YouTube Shorts)A/B test visual approaches based on performance dataPost-Production Excellence Color grading, sound design, motion graphics, and seamless transitions using Premiere Pro, After Effects, or DaVinci Resolve. Your edits should feel polished but authentic—not overproduced.Rapid Iteration & Testing Partner with our Creative Strategist to test new concepts weekly. Expect fast feedback cycles and the need to pivot based on real-time campaign data. Speed + quality = your competitive advantage here.AI-Enhanced Workflow Leverage tools like Descript, Runway, and AI caption generators to maximize output without sacrificing quality. We value efficiency and smart automation.Top Fits Will Have:Strong level of fluent English fluency (hard requirement)2+ years editing for DTC/eCommerce brands (beauty, health, or supplements ideal)Portfolio demonstrating direct response ads that drove conversions (show us your winners)Expert-level proficiency in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve + After EffectsDeep understanding of Meta/YouTube Shorts specs and algorithm-friendly editing patternsNative fluency with UGC aesthetics (raw, authentic, relatable) vs. polished brand contentProven ability to produce 8-12 ads per week without compromising qualityAbility to think critically and recommend new approaches, ad formats, and tools (outside the box)Bonus Points:Experience editing short-form VSLs (2-3+ minutes) or long-form VSLs (25+ minutes)Motion design skills (After Effects, Cinema 4D)Understanding of direct response copywriting principlesFamiliarity with CapCut, Descript, or AI editing toolsPortuguese + English fluencyNon-Negotiables:Fast turnaround times (24-48 hour revisions)Self-directed work ethic in a remote environmentObsessive attention to detailEgo-free collaboration and receptiveness to feedbackWhy Top Editors Choose Us:💰 Transparent Compensation Base salary + monthly performance bonuses tied to ad performance metrics. Top performers earn 20-30% above base.📈 Career Growth Path Start as Senior Editor → Lead Editor → Creative Director as we scale. We promote from within.🎯 See Your Impact Daily Direct access to campaign metrics. You'll know exactly which of your ads are crushing it (and which aren't).🛠️ Professional Setup Access to premium stock libraries, SFX collections, motion graphics templates, and AI tools. We invest in your efficiency.🌎 Fully Remote + Flexible Work from anywhere with reliable internet. Core overlap hours with US Eastern Time for collaboration.🚀 High-Volume Learning Produce more ads in 6 months than most editors create in 2 years. Accelerate your skills exponentially.Application Process:Step 1: Submit ApplicationCurrent CV/resumePortfolio link with 3-5 best DTC ads (Vimeo, Google Drive, or YouTube unlisted)Brief note (3-4 sentences) explaining which ad in your portfolio performed best and why you think it workedStep 2: Paid Test Project ($100 USD) Top candidates receive raw footage + a creative brief to produce a 30-60 second Meta ad. Turnaround: 48 hours.Step 3: Interview + Strategy Discussion 30-minute video call to discuss your creative process, workflow, and alignment with our brand.Step 4: Onboarding Start with a 2-week paid trial producing live ads for our campaigns.Applications without portfolio samples will be not be considered.Good luck We are excited to meet you