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Riverside, California, United States
Remote only
ABOUT
NewForm is the creative intelligence company. We help category disruptors like Kalshi, ElevenLabs, Babbel, and others scale paid ads by turning creative into a measurable, repeatable growth system.
We oversee $100M+ per year in paid media spend and create thousands of human ads each month, with each ad making our system smarter.
THE ROLE
As a Video Editor, you’ll be responsible for turning raw footage, creator content, and scripts into high-performing short-form ads for paid social. You’ll work closely with creative strategists, producers, and media buyers to build scroll-stopping, conversion-focused videos. This role is ideal for someone who understands pacing, hooks, retention curves, and how to edit for performance. You’ll be producing at high volume, iterating quickly based on performance data, and directly influencing account scale through your edits.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Edit short-form paid social ads (UGC, podcast ads, product demos, street interviews, etc.)
Produce multiple variations per concept (different hooks, pacing, overlays, CTAs)
Optimize videos for platform specs (Meta, TikTok, YouTube Shorts)
Iterate on edits based on retention data, CPA, and performance feedback
Collaborate with creative strategists to refine messaging and structure
Organize and manage project files for scalable production workflows
Stay current on short-form trends, editing styles, and paid social best practices
REQUIREMENTS
2–5 years of video editing experience (agency experience is highly preferred)
Strong portfolio showcasing short-form paid social ads
Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro or capcut (required)
Experience with After Effects for motion graphics (preferred)
Deep understanding of pacing, retention mechanics, and conversion-focused editing
Ability to edit quickly without sacrificing clarity or quality
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
(Must) Experience editing ads for DTC, mobile apps, or SaaS
(Must) Familiarity with Meta and TikTok ad formats, ratios, and specs
BENEFITS
Full-time, remote role
Competitive compensation based on experience (12k-36k/yr)
Performance-based bonus
Annual team offsites (previous trips include Tulum, Mexico and Hokkaido, Japan)