DTC Video Editor (Health & Wellness)

Company Description We are a fast-growing, Shopify-based DTC health brand in the pain relief space, focused primarily on back pain and sciatica. Our products are therapy-driven and positioned at the intersection of medical credibility and direct-response performance marketing. We scale primarily through paid acquisition (Meta & Google), and long-form VSL creative (2–10+ minutes) is one of the core growth levers of our company. Creative execution is not optional here. It directly impacts revenue. We are now looking for a high-level Senior Video Editor who understands performance marketing and can execute long-form VSLs at a high standard.

Role Overview You will be responsible for editing long-form VSLs (2–10+ minutes) and performance-driven paid ads across multiple platforms. You must understand: • Retention pacing • Direct-response storytelling • Visual hierarchy • Conversion psychology • Editing for watch time and sales, not just aesthetics You will work directly with leadership and creative direction to turn scripts into high-performing acquisition assets.

Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable) 3–5+ years of professional video editing experience Proven experience editing long-form VSLs (portfolio required) Experience editing paid direct-response ads for DTC brands Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro Strong proficiency in After Effects (or equivalent for motion graphics) Deep understanding of retention-based pacing and performance editing Ability to follow detailed creative briefs precisely Ability to take feedback quickly and iterate without ego High attention to detail and high production standards Applications without a portfolio will not be reviewed.

Technical Skills Required You must be able to execute: Long-form VSL editing (5–10+ minutes, narrative-driven) Motion graphics overlays Animated callouts and dynamic visual highlights Anatomical overlays (not developed from scratch) and concept-explainer visual effects Product-focused motion elements (outlines, glow effects, benefit visualizations) Pain-point animations (ex: radiating nerve pain) Clean subtitle systems and visual retention elements Seamless integration of b-roll, testimonials, AI voiceovers, and UGC content You should understand how to visually reinforce claims and concepts without making content look exaggerated or gimmicky.

Bonus Points Experience editing in health, wellness, or medical-adjacent niches Experience with high-spend DTC brands Experience collaborating closely with copywriters and creative strategists Understanding of awareness levels and performance angles Familiarity with Slack, Notion, Frame.io workflows

What You'll Be Doing Edit long-form VSLs used as primary acquisition creatives Edit short and mid-length paid ads derived from VSL content Add motion graphics and anatomical overlays to enhance clarity and perceived efficacy Translate scripts into visually engaging, high-retention video Maintain brand consistency across all edits Iterate based on performance data and feedback Deliver assets reliably and on schedule We move quickly and expect tight execution.

Who Is This Role For? An editor who thinks beyond cutting clips Someone who understands that editing impacts profitability Someone who takes ownership Someone who wants to build high-level performance skills Someone who wants their work to directly impact scaling This is not for beginners. This is not for cinematic YouTube vlog editors. This is for performance-driven editors.

Compensation & Structure $2,000–$3,000 USD per month (based on experience) Performance-based bonus Full-time (40 hours per week) Fully remote Long-term growth potential

Application Process To apply, send: Your resume Your portfolio (VSL examples required) A short paragraph explaining your experience with performance-driven editing

If you are an experienced VSL editor who understands direct response and can execute at a high level, we want to see your work.

We are hiring immediately.