A+ Player: Video Editor

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**Bulldogs Core Philosophy**
- Simple Scales, Complex Fails
- Build The People & The People Build The Business
- Be The Example

This role is designed for an experienced, creative video editor who can produce high-quality video content that drives paid ad performance. The ideal candidate will work closely with the CEO and media buying team to create scroll-stopping video ad creatives across multiple platforms - then iterate and optimize based on performance data.

We hire for the "Soul" and train for the "Role".

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**Primary Responsibilities**

**Video Editing & Ad Creative Production**
- Edit and produce short-form video ads optimized for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok placements.
- Create multiple variations of video creatives for A/B testing (hooks, CTAs, lengths, formats).
- Work with raw footage, screen recordings, stock video, and AI-generated content to produce polished ad creatives.
- Add captions/subtitles, motion graphics, text overlays, and branded elements to video content.
- Repurpose long-form content (webinars, interviews, walkthroughs) into short-form ad clips and social content.
- Understand platform-specific video specs (aspect ratios, durations, safe zones) and optimize accordingly.
- Maintain an organized library of video assets, templates, and brand elements for rapid creative iteration.

**Creative & Copy Support**
- Write or brief ad copy and creative variations for testing.
- Coordinate with the media buying team to align creative with campaign objectives and audience targeting.
- Stay current on platform policy changes, algorithm updates, and creative best practices.
- Research trending ad formats and video styles across platforms to keep creative fresh and competitive.
- Show us you read up until here - prepare a message with the words "I am a superstar".

**Performance Tracking & Creative Optimization**
- Track creative performance to identify which video styles, hooks, and formats drive the best results.
- Use performance data to inform creative decisions and iterate on winning concepts.
- Deliver regular creative reports highlighting top performers and recommendations for next tests.

**Process Improvement & SOP Development**
- Document video production workflows and standard operating procedures using Loom (video-based SOPs) or similar tools.
- Identify inefficiencies in the creative production process and suggest automation or workflow improvements.

**Team Coordination**
- Communicate with internal tea ---------- mbers to ensure smooth integration between creative and media buying.
- Attend key calls, document takeaways, and ensure follow-ups are logged and executed.

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**Ideal Candidate Profile**
- **Skilled Video Editor:** You can take raw footage and turn it into scroll-stopping ad creatives quickly and efficiently. You have an eye for pacing, hooks, and what makes people stop scrolling.
- **Performance-Minded Creative:** You don't just make things look good - you understand that the goal is conversions and you optimize creative accordingly.
- **Data-Driven:** You pay attention to which creatives perform and use that data to inform your next edits. Comfortable reviewing performance reports and pivoting based on results.
- **Self-Starter & Problem-Solver:** Can proactively identify what's underperforming creatively and take action without excessive hand-holding.
- **Strong Communication Skills:** Ability to work with executives, vendors, and clients professionally.
- **Flexible & Adaptable:** When a platform changes its specs or a new format trends overnight, you adjust and keep moving. Willingness to learn, take ownership, and operate in a fast-paced environment.
- **See the Big Picture:** You connect daily creative output to long-term company growth objectives.
- **Deliver with Urgency:** You bring focus and energy to hit creative deadlines and campaign launch dates.

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**Preferred Experience & Tools**
- **Video Editing:** CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro
- **Motion Graphics & Design:** Canva, Figma, or basic Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
- **Ad Platforms (familiarity):** Facebook Ads Manager, Google Ads, TikTok Ads - understanding of ad specs and placement requirements
- **Collaboration:** Slack, Telegram, Zoom, Loom

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**Position Type & Availability**
- Part-Time & Gig to start with potential to grow into a larger role as volume scales.
- Must be available to work within U.S. Eastern Time (EST) for check-ins and collaboration windows.
- Remote position with regular communication cadence and real-time responsiveness expected.

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**Why This Role Matters**

The company is in a growth phase, and this role is critical to producing the video creative that powers our paid acquisition engine. We're not looking for someone who just slaps text on stock footage - we want a creative operator who produces content with intention, tests relentlessly, and understands that great creative is the #1 lever in paid advertising. Show me you read the entire description - continue your message to us with the words "details count". High attention to detail and accuracy will impress us.

This is an opportunity to be part of something exciting, have a direct impact on revenue, and grow alongside the business.

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**Things we look for when evaluating candidates:**
- Fast response times
- Detail-oriented
- Follows instructions
- No need to chase
- Owns their teeth (takes ownership of their role)
- Competent
- Honest
- Smart
- Spelling / Grammar
- Good natured
- Responds to emails after hours
- Goes over and above to learn / grow
- An autodidact that can handle self-learning projects