Video Editor - Paid Social Content

About Greenlight

Greenlight is a prominent family fintech company focused on empowering parents and children to cultivate sound financial habits. With over 6 million users, Greenlight offers an award-winning banking app designed for families, featuring tools like automated allowances, chore tracking, flexible spending controls, and investing options to help secure families' financial futures. The company is dedicated to financial literacy and independence for children, aiming to innovate continuously and deliver impactful technology and education solutions that benefit family life.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Video Editor specialized in producing paid social content to translate creative concepts into engaging short-form videos optimized for platforms like Meta, TikTok, and YouTube. This role is ideal for editors early in their career who want to hone skills in pacing, hooks, and platform-specific storytelling techniques within a dynamic, production-centered environment. Collaboration with creative strategists and brand teams is essential to deliver compelling visual narratives aligned with campaign goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit short videos for paid social campaigns using creative briefs, raw footage, and creator-supplied content.
• Design captivating hooks and timing to maximize engagement in the initial 1–3 seconds.
• Create multiple video versions varying in length, format, hooks, and captions for A/B testing.
• Work closely with strategists to understand and express strategic intentions through visuals.
• Incorporate feedback to refine edits and align with campaign objectives.
• Analyze past campaign data to identify and apply improvement opportunities in editing styles.
• Ensure videos comply with platform requirements including safe zones, captions, subtitles, and native formats.
• Remain informed on trending formats and successful editing approaches on social platforms.
• Enhance and repair raw creator footage to meet quality standards.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently in a fast-paced team environment.
• Organize files, versions, and exports for smooth handoffs and tracking.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of video editing experience focused on paid social, digital marketing, or social media content, gained in agency, in-house, or freelance roles.
• A compelling portfolio demonstrating expertise in short-form content including pacing, hooks, captions, and platform-specific formats.
• Proficiency using Premiere Pro and/or CapCut; knowledge of After Effects is advantageous.
• Strong familiarity with platform specifications and trends on Meta, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Ability to work with unpolished creator footage and enhance it to fit campaign goals.
• Excellent organizational skills and attentiveness to detail, especially regarding file and version management.
• Self-motivated and coachable with eagerness to improve editing speed and adaptability.
• Interest in understanding content performance metrics and the strategic context behind creative decisions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA contribution.
• Paid life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
• Unlimited paid time off along with company holidays and bonus holidays.
• Flexible work-from-home options and additional holiday allowances.
• Professional development funding to support ongoing education.
• Mental health support resources.
• Access to one-on-one financial planning services.
• Fertility healthcare benefits available.
• Paid parental and caregiving leave plus related support services.
• Office amenities include fully stocked kitchen, catered lunches, and occasional social events.
• Engagement with employee resource groups fostering a collaborative culture.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

Greenlight is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive workplace, actively ensuring equitable opportunities irrespective of age, race, gender, disability, or other protected classifications. Reasonable accommodations are provided during recruitment processes upon request.