About the Role
Take Profit Trader is seeking a Video Editor to join our in-house creative team working alongside two other editors. You’ll edit short- and long-form video for organic social and paid campaigns, delivering content optimized for multiple platforms and specifications. This position requires expertise with AI-enhanced editing workflows and proficiency in modern video production tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Edit short-form video content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and X for organic and paid channels
- Edit long-form video including YouTube videos, webinars, podcasts, and explainer content
- Create multiple paid ad creative versions with different hooks, lengths, and calls-to-action for media testing
- Deliver all projects in correct aspect ratios and specifications for each platform (9:16, 4:5, 1:1, 16:9)
- Build captions and text overlays optimized for sound-off viewing with safe zone compliance
- Utilize AI tools daily including transcription, auto-captions, smart reframing, voice isolation, and generative assets
- Work in shared DaVinci Resolve projects following team conventions for file naming and version control
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines in high-volume environment
Required Qualifications
- 2-4 years of professional video editing experience (in-house, agency, or creator-focused)
- Portfolio demonstrating short- and long-form work with clear role attribution
- Strong command of DaVinci Resolve, or deep experience in Premiere Pro/Final Cut Pro with willingness to transition to Resolve within 60 days
- Hands-on experience using AI tools in editing workflow including Resolve’s built-in features and generative AI models
- Solid understanding of pacing, story structure, hooks, and retention for social video
- Proficiency in color correction and audio mixing