Direct Response Video Editor (006 - 0088)

Job Role: Direct Response Video Editor 

Work Schedule: This is a full-time role (8 hours per day) (France-based) 

Salary range: $1,500-$2,500 AUD / Monthly

Who We Are: At Hunt St we help Australian companies directly hire top 5% remote talent in the Philippines. You will be hired directly by the client, typically as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote so you'll be able to work from home.

Who The Client Is:

The client is an E-commerce brand.

Role Overview:

To produce high-converting video ads for Facebook and other social media platforms that drive sales and maximize ROI. The video editor will be responsible for creating attention-grabbing, engaging, and persuasive video ads at scale, leveraging direct-response marketing principles, data-driven insights, and rapid iteration.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Creative Output & Efficiency
• Deliver 15-30 new video ads per week, ensuring a continuous flow of fresh content for testing.
• Maintain a 1-2 hour editing time per video, balancing speed with high-quality output.
• Efficiently repurpose existing content, UGC, stock footage, and brand assets to maximize creative output.
2. Performance Optimization
• Consistently produce winning ads that outperform previous creatives in terms of CTR, ROAS, and CPA.
• Iterate on existing creatives based on data insights, quickly launching multiple variations (different hooks, CTAs, formats) for A/B testing.
• Ensure at least 50% of new ads outperform existing benchmarks, continuously refining creative strategy.
3. Technical Excellence & Quality Control
• Maintain 100% compliance with Facebook’s ad policies and best practices (e.g., avoiding disallowed claims, ensuring mobile-friendly formats).
• Deliver error-free, polished videos with clear messaging, strong hooks, and on-brand visuals.
• Ensure all videos are optimized for sound-off viewing with captions, text overlays, and engaging graphics.
4. Collaboration & Workflow Optimization
• Work closely with the marketing team to understand ad performance metrics and optimize creatives accordingly.
• Receive and incorporate feedback quickly, reducing revision rounds and ensuring timely ad launches.
• Maintain organized file management to ensure easy access and retrieval of past creatives for repurposing.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

1. Expert Video Editing & Motion Graphics
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and similar editing tools, with an advanced understanding of keyframe animation, color grading, and sound design for high-impact ad production.
• Ability to create dynamic motion graphics and engaging animations that enhance engagement and storytelling, including kinetic typography, product highlight effects, and animated transitions.
• Strong command of fast-paced editing techniques, incorporating pattern interrupts, seamless transitions, and visual effects to sustain viewer attention in the first 3–5 seconds.
• Experience with UGC (User-Generated Content) editing, ensuring raw footage is polished, visually compelling, and optimized for direct-response conversion.
• Familiarity with AI-based editing tools, templates, and automation techniques to speed up production while maintaining quality and creativity.
2. Direct-Response Marketing Understanding
• Deep knowledge of high-performing ad structureis, including effective hooks, social proof, problem/solution frameworks, and strong CTAs.
• Ability to think like a marketer, ensuring every cut, transition, and text overlay serves a conversion goal.
3. Social Platform & Format Expertise
• Strong grasp of Facebook & Instagram ad formats, knowing how to tailor creatives for different placements (Feed, Stories, Reels, etc.).
• Ability to create mobile-optimized (1:1, 4:5, 9:16) videos that align with user behaviors on each platform.
4. Creative Storytelling & Engagement Techniques
• Mastery of fast-paced editing, pattern interrupts, and reset moments to maintain viewer attention.
• Ability to turn raw footage into persuasive narratives, effectively showcasing product benefits and use cases.
5. Data-Driven Iteration & Testing
• Comfort with analyzing ad performance metrics (CTR, watch time, ROAS) and using insights to improve creatives.
• Ability to quickly create multiple versions of an ad for A/B testing, learning from performance data.
6. Trends Aware, Iteration Capabilities & Language, Translation Skills
• Ability to source and repurpose content creatively, maximizing existing assets to generate new winning ads.
• Quick learner who adapts to trends, platform changes, and new marketing strategies.
• Capable of delivering video ads in multiple languages using AI-powered localization tools to ensure international reach.
• Required to speak only English, but must have impeccable English for clear communication and accurate messaging in all content.
7. Attention to Detail & Quality Control
• Strong eye for text accuracy, video clarity, and smooth transitions to ensure professional-quality output.
• Ability to self-review work and minimize errors before submission.
8. Collaboration & Communication
• Works efficiently with the marketing and creative teams to align on goals and execute projects smoothly.
• Open to feedback, willing to revise and optimize ads based on strategic input.

Culture Fit:

• Results-Driven: Thrives in a performance-based environment where ad success is measured by ROAS and conversion rates.
• Fast-Paced & Adaptable: Comfortable with tight deadlines, rapid iterations, and high output expectations.
• Creative but Pragmatic: Balances artistic vision with direct-response effectiveness, focusing on what works for conversions.
• Growth-Oriented: Always looking to improve, learn from data, and test new creative strategies.
• Proactive & Self-Sufficient: Takes initiative, brings new ideas, and manages workflow efficiently without micromanagement.

We are looking for a proactive and dedicated individual to join our team and contribute to our success. If you meet the above requirements and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, that is long-term focused we encourage you to apply.