Video Editor (Direct Response Ads / VSLs)

Overview

Employment Type: Full-Time (Remote)

• Salary: $40K/year base + performance bonuses
• Schedule: Monday–Friday \| 9–6 Europe Time.
• 🚀 About Us
• We’re HighTicket.io — one of the fastest-growing education companies in the world.
• Our content drives millions in sales each month, and we’re obsessed with creative that converts.
• We test aggressively, iterate fast, and only care about what performs.
• If you want to join an elite creative team where every edit impacts revenue — this is it.
• 🎯 Important Note
• ⚠️ ONLY APPLY if you have direct experience editing Direct Response (DR), UGC, or VSL ads.
• If you don’t know what a “hook rate,” “scroll stopper,” or “UGC ad framework” is — this role is not for you.
• We’re looking for the best of the best — editors who can capture attention in 2 seconds, hold it for 60, and drive action.
• 💡 Role Overview
• As our Senior Video Editor, you’ll transform raw scripts and footage into high-converting, story-driven video ads across Meta, TikTok, and YouTube.
• You’ll collaborate with top-tier creative strategists and UGC creators to craft scroll-stopping, thumb-freezing, revenue-driving ads.
• You’re not just cutting clips — you’re building persuasion on screen.
• 🔧 Key Responsibilities
• Edit short-form and long-form direct-response videos (10s–5min) for paid social
• Apply proven frameworks for UGC, mashups, testimonials, and VSLs
• Add captions, overlays, CTAs, and motion graphics that look native to each platform
• Source UGC clips, b-roll, and supporting visuals that boost emotion and trust
• Collaborate with strategists and media buyers to align messaging and test new angles
• Create multiple iterations of winning ads for A/B and multivariate testing
• Stay up to date on platform trends, viral hooks, and evolving ad formats
• Maintain clean, organized project files on Google Drive / Frame.io
• 🧠 Requirements
• 2+ years of professional editing experience
• Proven experience editing direct-response ads, UGC ads, or VSLs
• Mastery of Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or After Effects
• Deep understanding of story pacing, retention, and conversion psychology
• Familiar with metrics like CTR, Hook Rate, Watch Time, and CPA
• Comfortable with rapid iteration and feedback cycles
• Bonus: Experience using AI-assisted editing tools (e.g., Descript, Runway, ElevenLabs, etc.)

💰 Compensation & Perks

• $40K/year base salary
• Performance-based bonuses tied to creative ROAS & ad spend milestones
• Transparent structure — your wins \= your rewards
• 20 paid days off annually
• Remote-first environment, async workflows
• Access to paid training, editing resources, and creative mentorship
• Opportunities for promotion to Creative Lead as we scale
• 🧩 Our Culture
• Fast, transparent, and data-driven — no corporate fluff
• Feedback is direct and growth-focused
• Freedom to experiment, backed by performance data
• Wins are celebrated — losses are dissected to improve fast

🎥 Why Join Us

• You’ll see the live performance data of your edits — and learn what actually converts
• You’ll build an elite portfolio of high-performing ads seen by millions
• You’ll join a small, driven team that values excellence and autonomy
• You’ll have the opportunity to lead future creative directions across our entire brand ecosystem

⚡️ HOW TO APPLY