Video Editor (mid-level)

About Near

Near is a recruitment agency specializing in placing top talent for fast-growing companies. We work with clients across various industries, helping them build skilled teams with the right cultural and professional fit. Our focus is on delivering candidates who excel in their roles, providing seamless recruitment processes and ongoing support.

About the Client
Our client is a fast-growing performance advertising agency based in the U.S. They specialize in creating high-quality video content for social media ads across multiple platforms. As the company expands, they are looking to bring more editing work in-house and reduce its dependency on external agencies. The client emphasizes the importance of high performance, accountability, and fostering a strong team culture.

About the Role
The client is seeking a Video Editor to join their team. The role is hands-on and focuses on editing high-performance video ads for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. The ideal candidate will be responsible for editing video content, ensuring high-quality output, and adhering to fast-paced turnaround times. This is a contractor role, and the video editor will collaborate closely with the internal team while maintaining clear communication with project managers.

Responsibilities

• Edit video content for social media ads across platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
• Ensure quality control for your work and ensure that all edits meet client specifications and deadlines.
• Collaborate with the internal team, including project managers, to clarify any project requirements and ensure alignment on deliverables.
• Handle overflow and tasks from the external editing agency when required.
• Be flexible in adapting to different brand styles and identities as per client needs.

Requirements

Must

• 2-5 years of experience in video editing, particularly for social media ads.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere, CapCut, and After Effects (mandatory).
• Strong experience editing social media ads, with knowledge of different ad styles for platforms like Meta, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
• Advanced English proficiency (must be able to communicate effectively in a business context).
• Ability to deliver high-quality work quickly, with minimal revisions.
• Familiarity with AI editing tools such as Higgsfield AI or similar platforms (a plus).
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects effectively.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with cloud-based editing and collaboration tools such as LucidLink, Shade.io, or Frame.io.
• Experience with DaVinci Resolve (not required but nice to have).
• Experience working with U.S. clients and familiarity with U.S. market trends.
• Experience in an advertising agency setting, ideally for social media ad content.

Core Values

• Mistakes Are Good: Embrace learning from mistakes to continuously improve.
• High-Performing Individuals Who Seek Challenge: Actively seek growth and challenge, never settle for mediocrity.
• Owner Mindset: Take full responsibility for work, communication, and growth, without waiting to be managed.
• Everything Is About People: Prioritize people—clients, teammates, and customers—in every decision made.

Benefits and Modality

• Salary: Depending on experience and seniority, ranging from $2,000 to $3,000 per month.
• Remote work: 100% remote as a contractor, offering flexibility in work location across LATAM.
• PTO: 10 days of paid time off annually, plus U.S. public holidays.
• Work hours: CST 9 am-5 pm. Flexible scheduling with an emphasis on meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality output.

 If you're a skilled video editor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values continuous improvement and ownership, we encourage you to apply.