Summary of the Video Editor (UGC) job at newform

ABOUT

NewForm is a performance marketing agency that oversees ~$100M/year in paid media spend for high-growth tech and mobile brands. We help category disruptors scale paid social through a short-form, content-led approach. Our in-house creative team produces thousands of human-first ads every month, all designed to drive efficient and scalable growth.

THE ROLE

As a Video Editor, you’ll be responsible for turning raw footage, creator content, and scripts into high-performing short-form ads for paid social. You’ll work closely with creative strategists, producers, and media buyers to build scroll-stopping, conversion-focused videos. This role is ideal for someone who understands pacing, hooks, retention curves, and how to edit for performance. You’ll be producing at high volume, iterating quickly based on performance data, and directly influencing account scale through your edits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Edit short-form paid social ads (UGC, podcast ads, product demos, street interviews, etc.)

• Produce multiple variations per concept (different hooks, pacing, overlays, CTAs)

• Optimize videos for platform specs (Meta, TikTok, YouTube Shorts)

• Iterate on edits based on retention data, CPA, and performance feedback

• Collaborate with creative strategists to refine messaging and structure

• Organize and manage project files for scalable production workflows

• Stay current on short-form trends, editing styles, and paid social best practices

REQUIREMENTS

• 2–5 years of video editing experience (agency experience is highly preferred)

• Strong portfolio showcasing short-form paid social ads

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro or capcut (required)

• Experience with After Effects for motion graphics (preferred)

• Deep understanding of pacing, retention mechanics, and conversion-focused editing

• Ability to edit quickly without sacrificing clarity or quality

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• (Must) Experience editing ads for DTC, mobile apps, or SaaS

• (Must) Familiarity with Meta and TikTok ad formats, ratios, and specs

BENEFITS

• Full-time, remote role

• Competitive compensation based on experience (12k-36k/yr)

• Performance-based bonus

• Annual team offsites (previous trips include Tulum, Mexico and Hokkaido, Japan)