Expert Short-Form Video Editor

About Exchange Life Exchange Life is one of the fastest-growing e-commerce travel jewelry brands in the US. We sell collectible country charms for travelers, with new products launching soon. We run a fully remote content team of editors, filmmakers, and creators across the world. We're looking for an editor who can own their output and be creative within proven marketing fundamentals — not just execute tasks. This is not a gig; it's a long-term partnership. Many of our editors have been with us for 2+ years. You'll work closely with our Content Lead and Marketing team. We're a small, high-output team that moves fast, communicates daily, and invests in the people who show up. What Success Looks Like After 3–6 months, a successful hire is consistently producing short-form videos that scale on ads and organic — 50%+ thumb-stop rates, 30%+ hold rates — and iterating on winning formats without needing direction from the marketing team. You'll be a trusted creative partner, not just an executor. Core Responsibilities Edit TikTok and Reels content optimized for hook rate, retention, and watch time — not just aesthetics Review your past edits daily, identify what's working and what isn't, and improve without repeating mistakes Collaborate with the marketing team to test new creative angles and iterate on winning formats Turn around content quickly and communicate proactively every day — no check-ins required Stay on top of TikTok and Instagram trends and apply them where relevant Must-Haves You can watch a viral video or winning ad and break down exactly what made it work A strong recent portfolio of short-form edits (ideally 20+ from the last few months) Familiarity with multiple formats: headline videos, talking heads, voiceovers, AI videos Ability to read metrics (hook rate, retention, watch time) and know what to change next Takes ownership, internalizes feedback, doesn't repeat the same mistake twice Highly skilled in CapCut Pro or a comparable editing tool Strong written and spoken English; able to work independently Nice-to-Haves Experience editing for e-commerce brands Experience reading ad metrics and understanding what drives ad performance Not a Fit If Your portfolio is mostly long-form, YouTube, or event/wedding content You can't point to a recent viral video or winning ad and explain why it performed You need a fixed schedule or close supervision to stay productive You're looking for a short-term project or side gig Compensation & Working Style Engagement: Independent contractor, paid in USD Compensation: Competitive base rate + uncapped monthly performance bonuses Location: 100% remote Hours: ~40 hrs/week, long-term role Schedule: Fully flexible — work whenever you want, as long as you turn work around quickly and communicate daily (async). No timezone overlap required. Time off: Flexible PTO — take the time you need, just coordinate with the team Tools you'll use: CapCut Pro (or comparable), TikTok/Meta analytics Growth: We invest in committed people — access to courses, software, and 1-on-1 mentorship Working style: No micromanagement