Company DescriptionWe are a fast-growing, Shopify-based DTC health brand in the pain relief space, focused primarily on back pain and sciatica.Our products are therapy-driven and positioned at the intersection of medical credibility and direct-response performance marketing.We scale primarily through paid acquisition (Meta & Google), and long-form VSL creative (2–10+ minutes) is one of the core growth levers of our company.Creative execution is not optional here. It directly impacts revenue.We are now looking for a high-level Senior Video Editor who understands performance marketing and can execute long-form VSLs at a high standard.Role OverviewYou will be responsible for editing long-form VSLs (2–10+ minutes) and performance-driven paid ads across multiple platforms.You must understand:• Retention pacing• Direct-response storytelling• Visual hierarchy• Conversion psychology• Editing for watch time and sales, not just aestheticsYou will work directly with leadership and creative direction to turn scripts into high-performing acquisition assets.Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable)3–5+ years of professional video editing experienceProven experience editing long-form VSLs (portfolio required)Experience editing paid direct-response ads for DTC brandsStrong proficiency in Adobe Premiere ProStrong proficiency in After Effects (or equivalent for motion graphics)Deep understanding of retention-based pacing and performance editingAbility to follow detailed creative briefs preciselyAbility to take feedback quickly and iterate without egoHigh attention to detail and high production standardsApplications without a portfolio will not be reviewed.Technical Skills RequiredYou must be able to execute:Long-form VSL editing (5–10+ minutes, narrative-driven)Motion graphics overlaysAnimated callouts and dynamic visual highlightsAnatomical overlays (not developed from scratch) and concept-explainer visual effectsProduct-focused motion elements (outlines, glow effects, benefit visualizations)Pain-point animations (ex: radiating nerve pain)Clean subtitle systems and visual retention elementsSeamless integration of b-roll, testimonials, AI voiceovers, and UGC contentYou should understand how to visually reinforce claims and concepts without making content look exaggerated or gimmicky.Bonus PointsExperience editing in health, wellness, or medical-adjacent nichesExperience with high-spend DTC brandsExperience collaborating closely with copywriters and creative strategistsUnderstanding of awareness levels and performance anglesFamiliarity with Slack, Notion, Frame.io workflowsWhat You'll Be DoingEdit long-form VSLs used as primary acquisition creativesEdit short and mid-length paid ads derived from VSL contentAdd motion graphics and anatomical overlays to enhance clarity and perceived efficacyTranslate scripts into visually engaging, high-retention videoMaintain brand consistency across all editsIterate based on performance data and feedbackDeliver assets reliably and on scheduleWe move quickly and expect tight execution.Who Is This Role For?An editor who thinks beyond cutting clipsSomeone who understands that editing impacts profitabilitySomeone who takes ownershipSomeone who wants to build high-level performance skillsSomeone who wants their work to directly impact scalingThis is not for beginners.This is not for cinematic YouTube vlog editors.This is for performance-driven editors.Compensation & Structure$2,000–$3,000 USD per month (based on experience)Performance-based bonusFull-time (40 hours per week)Fully remoteLong-term growth potentialApplication ProcessTo apply, send:Your resumeYour portfolio (VSL examples required)A short paragraph explaining your experience with performance-driven editingIf you are an experienced VSL editor who understands direct response and can execute at a high level, we want to see your work.We are hiring immediately.