Role: Paid Ads Video Editor

Location: Remote (Priority: South Africa, Philippines, Latin America)

Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM CT (Monday – Friday)

Salary: ~TBD (Final offer is determined by the client based on experience, portfolio, and interview performance.)

Contract Type: Independent Contractor

What You'll Be Responsible For

Create High-Performing Paid Video Ads

Produce compelling video ads for Meta, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and other paid acquisition channels designed to maximize conversions and customer acquisition.

Turn Winning Ideas into Multiple Creative Variations

Rapidly create multiple versions of advertisements by testing:

Different hooks
Headlines
Openings
Visual pacing
CTAs
Music
Captions
Creative angles

Develop creative variations quickly to support ongoing testing and optimization across paid marketing campaigns.

Leverage AI Throughout Your Workflow

Utilize modern AI tools to improve production speed, increase creative output, and streamline editing workflows.

This may include AI for:

Editing acceleration
B-roll generation
Motion graphics
Voice generation
Audio cleanup
Caption creation
Image generation
Script ideation
Creative iteration
Workflow automation

Candidates should demonstrate strong judgment in using AI to enhance creative quality while maintaining a polished, premium final product.

Repurpose Existing Content into Ads

Transform podcasts, interviews, educational videos, webinars, and long-form content into compelling paid advertisements built specifically for customer acquisition.

Collaborate with the Marketing Team

Partner closely with the marketing and content teams to develop new advertising concepts, improve existing creatives, and continuously optimize campaigns based on performance data.

Maintain an Exceptional Creative Standard

Contrarian Thinking has built one of the strongest brands in entrepreneurship. Every advertisement should reflect the company's premium brand, maintain high creative standards, and align with established messaging and visual guidelines.

Required Qualifications

3+ years of professional video editing experience
Proven experience creating paid advertising creative, not just organic social media content
Strong portfolio showcasing high-performing paid social ads across Meta, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or similar platforms
Expert-level proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve,, or similar editing software
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Comfortable receiving and implementing feedback quickly
Strong hands-on experience incorporating AI tools into your editing workflow

Examples include:

Runway
ElevenLabs
Descript
HeyGen
Midjourney
ChatGPT
Captions.ai
Adobe Firefly
Veo
Kling
Similar emerging AI creative tools
Strong understanding of direct-response marketing and performance creative
Ability to create multiple creative variations efficiently while maintaining quality
Strong typography, captioning, pacing, motion graphics, and sound design skills
Ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines
Strong written and spoken English
Exceptional attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with:

Fast-growing creator brands
Information products or online education businesses
Performance marketing teams
DTC or digital subscription businesses
Media companies
YouTube-first brands
High-volume creative testing environments

Experience interpreting creative performance metrics (CTR, hook rate, watch time, CPA, ROAS, etc.) and using those insights to improve future edits is highly preferred.

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