Short-Form Video Editor Fully Remote
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About Exchange Life
Exchange Life is one of the fastest-growing e-commerce travel jewelry brands in the US. We sell collectible country charms for travelers, with new products launching soon. We run a fully remote content team of editors, filmmakers, and creators across the world.
We're looking for an editor who can own their output and be creative within proven marketing fundamentals — not just execute tasks. This is not a gig; it's a long-term partnership. Many of our editors have been with us for 2+ years.
You'll work closely with our Content Lead and Marketing team. We're a small, high-output team that moves fast, communicates daily, and invests in the people who show up.
What Success Looks Like
After 3–6 months, a successful hire is consistently producing short-form videos that scale on ads and organic — 50%+ thumb-stop rates, 30%+ hold rates — and iterating on winning formats without needing direction from the marketing team. You'll be a trusted creative partner, not just an executor.
Core Responsibilities
- Edit TikTok and Reels content optimized for hook rate, retention, and watch time — not just aesthetics
- Review your past edits daily, identify what's working and what isn't, and improve without repeating mistakes
- Collaborate with the marketing team to test new creative angles and iterate on winning formats
- Turn around content quickly and communicate proactively every day — no check-ins required
- Stay on top of TikTok and Instagram trends and apply them where relevant
Must-Haves
- You can watch a viral video or winning ad and break down exactly what made it work
- A strong recent portfolio of short-form edits (ideally 20+ from the last few months)
- Familiarity with multiple formats: headline videos, talking heads, voiceovers, AI videos
- Ability to read metrics (hook rate, retention, watch time) and know what to change next
- Takes ownership, internalizes feedback, doesn't repeat the same mistake twice
- Highly skilled in CapCut Pro or a comparable editing tool
- Strong written and spoken English; able to work independently
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience editing for e-commerce brands
- Experience reading ad metrics and understanding what drives ad performance
Not a Fit If
- Your portfolio is mostly long-form, YouTube, or event/wedding content
- You can't point to a recent viral video or winning ad and explain why it performed
- You need a fixed schedule or close supervision to stay productive
- You're looking for a short-term project or side gig
Compensation & Working Style
- Engagement: Independent contractor, paid in USD
- Compensation: Competitive base rate + uncapped monthly performance bonuses
- Location: 100% remote
- Hours: ~40 hrs/week, long-term role
- Schedule: Fully flexible — work whenever you want, as long as you turn work around quickly and communicate daily (async). No timezone overlap required.
- Time off: Flexible PTO — take the time you need, just coordinate with the team
- Tools you'll use: CapCut Pro (or comparable), TikTok/Meta analytics
- Growth: We invest in committed people — access to courses, software, and 1-on-1 mentorship
- Working style: No micromanagement
- Compensation: $1500-$2500 Base depending on experience + performance bonuses
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