Video Editor — Carpe | Podwires Marketplace
Carpe is the fastest-growing deodorant brand in the US. Our team of ~30 works in-person in downtown Durham, NC, in a dynamic, collaborative office that balances openness with private spaces and high creative energy. Growth marketing is a core competitive advantage: we’ve built a system where creative, experimentation, and performance work together to produce ads and landing pages that consistently outperform the market and influence how other CPG brands approach growth. We look for people who want to become the best in their craft through relentless learning and improvement.
About the role
We’re looking for a Video Editor to work directly with our Head of Creative to bring raw footage to life in compelling ads. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from one of the best in short-form video ad production, editing a wide range of creative video content for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and occasionally national TV campaigns. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience editing both vertical short-form content for paid social ads and horizontal content for YouTube and TV.
Responsibilities
- Edit creative video concepts for placement on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and beyond.
- Work with the Head of Creative R&D to ensure each creative is edited to the highest potential.
- Analyze consumer behavior and optimize the creative based on engagement results.
Requirements
- Exceptional video editing abilities (extremely fast and creative).
- A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of video (vertical and horizontal).
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
- Experience in color grading, sound editing, and motion graphics.
- Strong understanding of video production processes, script structures, and storytelling techniques.
- A knack for storytelling/selling, particularly in short-form videos.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Creative, driven, and excited to learn how to make the best social ads.