Video Editor - Remote

About The Company

Darkroom is the leading next-generation growth marketing firm engineering the brands of tomorrow. Founded in 2017, we set out to redefine what a modern agency could be, by replacing the inertia of legacy advertising behemoths with a model built for speed, intelligence, and measurable impact. At our core, Darkroom is a human services company powered by Shadow, a universal AI commerce layer that integrates executive-level strategy with proprietary agentic technology. This fusion enables our teams to deliver outsized returns by enhancing creative output, operational efficiency, and revenue generation across every stage of the customer journey. Our track record speaks for itself: billions in attributable revenue driven across e-commerce marketplaces, media networks, DTC ecosystems, and social commerce platforms. Every engagement feeds into our proprietary data infrastructure, enabling a continuous feedback loop that accelerates growth, improves margins, and compounds results across our client portfolio. What began as a boutique design studio has evolved into one of the fastest-growing private companies in America (Inc. 5000) and among the most effective performance media agencies of the 2020s (Varos). Our founders were recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 for advancing the intersection of technology, marketing, and advertising, cementing Darkroom's role as a defining player in the future of media innovation.

About The Role

We are looking for a self-driven Video Editor to join our team. As an Editor at Darkroom, your primary duty will be to develop and assist in the creation of marketing collateral, including video content and organic content. Our Editors add immense value to our client's work through native content and strategies. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about using their editing skills to tell compelling stories and help our customers grow their businesses. This is a fully remote role supporting a team in the EST time zone and is open to candidates based in Brazil, Portugal, and Spain. You will collaborate closely with the creative and marketing teams to produce engaging videos tailored for various social media platforms, ensuring content aligns with brand messaging and campaign goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience creating platform-native content, including IG Reels, Meta ads, TikTok viral videos, and organic content
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Strong motion graphics, graphic design, and typography skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X (FCPX)
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Media Encoder, After Effects, and Photoshop
• Familiarity with broadcast finishing workflows (mix, color, VFX, conform, online)
• Experience working in a networked server environment
• Technical knowledge of codecs and transcoding practices
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in animation and graphic design is preferred

Responsibilities

• Edit user-generated content (UGC) and various content formats for social media platforms
• Develop and execute engaging social media video edits, seamlessly layering audio and overlaying text to drive key brand messaging
• Brainstorm innovative edits and hooks to increase engagement and leverage new content formats
• Stay updated on social media platform trends, ad offerings, tools, and best practices
• Collaborate creatively to produce authentic and powerful content aligned with brand voice
• Use video editing software effectively, including editing audio and implementing feedback
• Create accessible content with closed captioning, voiceovers, and overlay text in various aspect ratios
• Organize projects for the editing team, log footage, and manage media assets
• Meet project deadlines by working in tandem with the editing staff and supporting senior team members
• Maintain media storage systems and archive completed projects
• Assist with versioning projects across different aspect ratios and ensure software and assets are up-to-date
• Coordinate and troubleshoot editing equipment and workflows
• Report to the Post-Production Supervisor and Producers, delivering high-quality edits across multiple media platforms
• Collaborate with the performance marketing team to review ad analytics and optimize creative content accordingly

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off and local holidays (based on your location)
• Remote-first culture with flexible work arrangements
• Hybrid work options for employees near our New York and Lisbon hubs
• Flexible parental leave policies to support new parents
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development through an interdisciplinary model
• Supportive and high-performance work environment emphasizing autonomy, accountability, and innovation