Contract Video Editor – Paid Ads (3-Month Contract)

<p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Team:</span> Brand Design<br><span style="font-weight: bold">Location:</span> Remote<br><span style="font-weight: bold">Time Commitment:</span> ~20–30 hours/week<br><span style="font-weight: bold">Duration:</span> 3 months (with potential to extend)</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Made In is looking for a contract video editor to join our Brand Design team and help us supercharge our paid ads creative.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><br>We’re looking for a nimble, resourceful editor who understands the world of performance, someone who knows what makes people stop scrolling <span style="font-style: italic">and</span> how to make it feel elevated. You’ll be embedded in the Brand Design team, working closely with Creative and Growth Marketing to deliver high-performing video ads across Meta, YouTube, TikTok, and more.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">You’ll work on a range of creative, from polished cutdowns to lo-fi UGC, and bring it all to life with motion, sound, and smart editing. This role requires someone who’s scrappy, self-starting, and doesn’t need a folder of perfectly labeled assets to make great work. We move fast, we’re not always tidy, and we need someone with a bias towards action to help us get things made. </span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">What You'll Do</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Edit and deliver short-form paid video ads optimized for Meta, YouTube, TikTok, and more</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Repurpose and re-edit existing footage into new hooks, variations, and ad formats</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Apply animation, motion graphics, and light VFX to enhance storytelling and polish</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Elevate even UGC-style content with premium editing, pacing, and sound design</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Source and mix music, voiceover, and SFX with a high bar for brand tone</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Collaborate closely with our Growth team on asset testing and iteration</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Work within ClickUp to manage timelines, tasks, and feedback cycles efficiently</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Stay sharp on best practices for each platform, and think proactively about performance</span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">What You Bring</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">3–5+ years experience editing short-form paid content, ideally for DTC or eCommerce brands</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere and After Effects (or equivalent tools)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Deep understanding of performance creative — including hooks, pacing, and platform nuances</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Ability to transform UGC or raw footage into polished, high-performing ad units</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Strong instincts for design, timing, rhythm, and brand voice</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A collaborative, feedback-driven approach — and comfort moving quickly within a creative process</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A strong portfolio or reel that shows both creative thinking and performance-focused work</span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Nice to Have</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Experience with UGC, testimonials, or influencer-style editing</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Familiarity with tools like Frame.io, ClickUp</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Interest in or passion for food, cooking, and premium products</span></li> </ul><br><hr><div class="fabric-5qovnk-root MuiBox-root css-witlqh" data-fabric-component="Flex"><div class="fabric-5qovnk-root MuiBox-root css-1phs5iq" data-fabric-component="Flex"><div class="fabric-2lfz5e-root MuiBox-root css-jipda8" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-v3bc9l-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Location</p></div><div class="fabric-15808a6-root MuiBox-root css-4cxybv" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-958q8r-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Austin, Texas (Remote)</p></div><hr class="MuiDivider-root fabric-jcid1o-root MuiDivider-fullWidth MuiBox-root css-40h3v3" data-fabric-component="Divider"></div><div class="fabric-5qovnk-root MuiBox-root css-1phs5iq" data-fabric-component="Flex"><div class="fabric-2lfz5e-root MuiBox-root css-jipda8" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-v3bc9l-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Department</p></div><div class="fabric-15808a6-root MuiBox-root css-4cxybv" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-958q8r-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Brand Marketing</p></div><hr class="MuiDivider-root fabric-jcid1o-root MuiDivider-fullWidth MuiBox-root css-40h3v3" data-fabric-component="Divider"></div><div class="fabric-5qovnk-root MuiBox-root css-1phs5iq" data-fabric-component="Flex"><div class="fabric-2lfz5e-root MuiBox-root css-jipda8" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-v3bc9l-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Employment Type</p></div><div class="fabric-15808a6-root MuiBox-root css-4cxybv" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-958q8r-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Contractor</p></div><hr class="MuiDivider-root fabric-jcid1o-root MuiDivider-fullWidth MuiBox-root css-40h3v3" data-fabric-component="Divider"></div><div class="fabric-5qovnk-root MuiBox-root css-1phs5iq" data-fabric-component="Flex"><div class="fabric-2lfz5e-root MuiBox-root css-jipda8" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-v3bc9l-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Minimum Experience</p></div><div class="fabric-15808a6-root MuiBox-root css-4cxybv" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-958q8r-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Mid-level</p></div><hr class="MuiDivider-root fabric-jcid1o-root MuiDivider-fullWidth MuiBox-root css-40h3v3" data-fabric-component="Divider"></div></div>

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