Experience: 4+ years in video editing, including at least 2 years focused on paid social advertising

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience and portfolio

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, highly professional Video Editor to create compelling, conversion-focused video advertisements for Meta and TikTok.

The ideal candidate combines excellent editing skills with a strong understanding of performance marketing, consumer behaviour and storytelling. You should have a proven portfolio of paid social advertisements and the ability to turn raw footage, creator content and product assets into polished creatives that capture attention and encourage action.

This role requires someone who can take ownership of the editing process, contribute creative ideas, meet deadlines consistently and collaborate effectively with marketing teams.

Key Responsibilities

- Edit high-quality video advertisements for Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, tailored to campaign objectives and target audiences.
- Transform creator footage, UGC, product demonstrations, testimonials and lifestyle content into engaging, conversion-focused advertisements.
- Develop strong opening hooks, clear narratives, compelling product benefits and effective calls to action.
- Create multiple variations of advertisements to test different hooks, messaging, pacing, lengths and creative approaches.
- Adapt content across placements and aspect ratios while maintaining visual quality, readability and appropriate safe zones.
- Apply captions, motion graphics, sound design, colour correction and audio mixing to deliver polished, platform-appropriate content.
- Work closely with performance marketing and creative teams to interpret briefs and translate feedback into effective revisions.




- Use campaign results and audience-retention insights to identify opportunities for improving future edits.
- Proactively suggest new creative concepts and ways to make better use of existing footage.
- Maintain organised project files, clear version control and reliable delivery schedules.
- Ensure all assets follow brand guidelines and use appropriately licensed music, footage and graphics.

Required Experience and Skills

- At least 4 years of professional video editing experience, including a minimum of 2 years creating paid advertisements for Meta and/or TikTok.
- A robust portfolio demonstrating direct experience with paid social campaigns, preferably across both platforms.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve, with working proficiency in After Effects for motion graphics and animation.
- Strong understanding of direct-response creative, including hooks, problem–solution narratives, product demonstrations, testimonials and calls to action.
- Demonstrated ability to edit UGC and creator-led content while preserving a natural, credible tone.
- Excellent judgement in pacing, typography, visual hierarchy, sound and storytelling.
- Ability to interpret creative performance metrics such as hook rate, watch time, click-through rate and conversion results, and use these insights to inform editing decisions.
- Strong written and spoken English,



with the ability to identify and correct errors in captions and on-screen copy.
- Exceptional attention to detail, responsiveness and professional communication.
- Ability to manage multiple briefs, work independently and deliver consistently within agreed timelines.

Preferred Experience

- Experience working with D2C, e-commerce, consumer, wellness or lifestyle brands.
- Previous collaboration with international clients, creative agencies or in-house performance marketing teams.
- Experience producing structured creative variations for ongoing testing.
- Ability to improve scripts, recommend footage requirements and identify missing assets before editing begins.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted editing tools, with strong human quality control.

What Success Looks Like

- Consistently delivering polished, on-brand advertisements within agreed deadlines.
- Producing distinct creative variations that support meaningful testing.
- Improving edits based on campaign feedback and performance insights.
- Taking ownership of quality checks, project organisation and communication.
- Contributing ideas that strengthen both creative quality and campaign effectiveness.

Application Requirements

Please submit

- Your CV and portfolio.
- Three to five examples of paid Meta or TikTok advertisements you personally edited.
- A brief explanation of your contribution to each example, including the brief, editing approach and any performance learnings you are permitted to share.
- Your current location, availability or notice period, and compensation expectations.

A portfolio demonstrating paid advertising experience is essential. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete a brief editing assessment.

📌 Video Editor – Paid Social (Meta & TikTok) (India)
🏢 Opvia.in
📍 India