Sweat Pants Agency is the only performance marketing agency behind multiple Inc. \#1 fastest\-growing companies. We create high\-performing ads for DTC brands, and we also produce a steady stream of short\-form content for our founders and agency brand. We’re looking for a **Creative Performance Video Editor** who can take raw footage, b\-roll, UGC, talking\-head clips, voiceovers, and creative assets — and turn them into engaging, scroll\-stopping videos for Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and social platforms. This role combines strong editing abilities with an understanding of **direct response, retention, pacing, storytelling, and creative iteration.** If you’re the type of editor who understands both *creative instinct* and *performance data*, and can move quickly while still producing clean, polished work — you’re a great fit. **Requirements** ### **What You’ll Do** ### **Short\-Form Content Editing** * Edit clips for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, and social content * Cut talking\-head videos into clean, engaging short\-form pieces * Add captions, punch\-ins, pacing adjustments, timing, emphasis * Repurpose long\-form footage into multiple short, high\-retention clips * Make videos feel dynamic, modern, and native to the platform ### **DTC Performance Ad Editing** * Edit paid social ads using UGC footage, b\-roll, product shots * Add captions, motion text, hooks, pattern interrupts, sound cues * Use AI voices (ElevenLabs) to generate ad variations * Build variations for testing: new hooks, new intros, new pacing * Iterate based on performance data and creative feedback ### **Creative Strategy \& Collaboration** * Identify strong moments, hooks, and storylines within raw footage * Recommend new creative angles or structures * Stay ahead of platform trends and edit styles * Pull inspiration from winning ads and top creators * Work closely with strategists, media buyers, and creative directors ### **You’re a Great Fit If…** * You have **2–5\+ years** of video editing experience * You’re fluent in short\-form social editing (TikTok style, fast pacing, modern cuts) * You understand what makes content *hold attention* * You’ve edited ads or brand content for DTC, creators, or agencies * You like moving fast and iterating based on feedback * You understand hooks, retention, CTR, thumbstop, structure * You’re comfortable using: * + Adobe Premiere / Final Cut / DaVinci + CapCut (bonus) + ElevenLabs or AI voice tools * You can bring creative ideas, not just execute edits * You communicate clearly and work well in an async environment ### **Nice to Have** * Experience editing direct\-response ads * Understanding of Meta/TikTok ad performance metrics * Motion graphics / typography skills * Experience editing founder or expert\-style content (podcasts, social clips, reels) * Experience inside a marketing agenc **Benefits** Why Sweat Pants Agency? * Join a team that is behind two INC \#1 fastest\-growing brands. * Enjoy a collaborative and innovative work environment. * Be part of a remote\-based team with top marketers from around the world.