[Remote] Performance Marketing Video Editor

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 4AM Media is a performance-driven creative team focused on building paid social and direct-response content for DTC and e-commerce brands. They are seeking a Performance Marketing Video Editor who will create high-converting ads for various platforms, utilize AI tools for video production, and collaborate closely with team members to optimize performance based on data metrics.ResponsibilitiesCut high-converting direct-response ads for Meta (Facebook/Instagram), Google (YouTube/Display), and Native platforms — optimized for hold rate, CTR, and ROAS, not just aestheticsProduce AI-assisted video at scale. Use generative video and AI UGC tools to create new creative concepts, including realistic AI presenters with accurate lip-sync and audio, and consistent characters across spots up to 60 seconds. (Experience with tools like Runway, Seedance, Kling, Sora, Google Flow, HeyGen, or similar is a major plus.)Build creative variations for testing — multiple hooks, CTAs, intros, and messaging angles per concept so the media team always has fresh iterations in rotationHook viewers in the first 3 seconds using quick-cut pacing, pattern interrupts, and proven scroll-stopper structuresPolish for the platform with sharp sound design, captions, text overlays, and motion graphics that lift engagement and retentionRepurpose raw footage, UGC, and long-form content into platform-native short-form ads that map to specific funnel stagesWork the data. Review creative performance (CTR, CVR, ROAS, hold rate, thumb-stop rate) and let the metrics drive your next round of editsCollaborate closely with media buyers, strategists, and copywriters on audience insights, product positioning, and funnel strategyStay current on platform formats, trends, and ad-policy/compliance requirements across channelsSkills2–4 years editing video for paid social and performance marketing (agency or in-house DTC/ecommerce experience strongly preferred)Expert command of Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects (or Final Cut Pro / DaVinci Resolve), plus hands-on experience with AI image and video generation toolsA real understanding of direct-response advertising — hooks, angles, offer structure, and the psychology of what makes people stop, watch, and convertChannel fluency: you've edited specifically for Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads (YouTube), and Native networks, and you understand the spec and behavior differences between themSpeed without sloppiness — you thrive on quick turnarounds and iterative cyclesA portfolio of high-performing ad creative, ideally with the campaign results or metrics to back it upUGC-style ad production experienceWorking knowledge of A/B testing frameworks and creative optimization cyclesStrong motion graphics and light animation chopsA track record collaborating directly with media buyers, performance marketers, and copywritersCompany Overview4am media is a branding, marketing, and advertising agency. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.fourammedia.com.