What are the responsibilities and job description for the Video Editor position at Carpe?
About Carpe
Carpe is the fastest-growing deodorant brand in the US. Our team is composed of ~25 insanely smart people working together in-person in downtown Durham, NC. We work together in a dynamic, collaborative office environment that blends openness with plenty of private spaces and high, creative energy.
Carpe’s growth marketing is a core competitive advantage. We’ve built a system where creative, experimentation, and performance work together - resulting in ads and landing pages that consistently outperform the market and influence how other CPG brands approach growth.
In hiring, we look for people who want to become the best in their craft - not overnight, but through relentless learning, improvement, and holding themselves to the highest possible standard over time.
The Role
We’re looking for a Video Editor to work directly with our Head of Creative to bring raw footage to life in compelling ads. One of the biggest opportunities in this role is getting the chance to learn from the best there is in short-form video ad production.
In this role, you'll be editing a wide range of creative video content to advertise Carpe on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and sometimes even national TV campaigns. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience editing vertical short-form content for our paid social ads and horizontal content for platforms like YouTube and TV.
How to Apply (The Only Way)
Write a non-GPT paragraph about why you’re interested in this role and why you think you’d be a good fit. Include examples of your best editing work to date.
Email the above to david@mycarpe.com, along with your resume attached as a pdf.
Skills/Traits Required:
- Exceptional video editing abilities (extremely fast creative)
- A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of video (vertical and horizontal)
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
- Experience in color grading, sound editing, and motion graphics
- Strong understanding of video production processes, script structures, and storytelling techniques
- A knack for storytelling/selling, particularly in short form videos
- Excellent communication skills
- Creative, driven, and excited to learn how to make the best social ads
Responsibilities:
- Edit creative video concepts for placement on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and beyond
- Work with the Head of Creative R&D to ensure each creative is edited to the highest potential
- Analyze consumer behavior and optimize the creative based on engagement results
Opportunity:
- Competitive salary
- Company computer of your choosing
- 401k
- Health insurance (Carpe covers a portion of costs), with options also provided for vision and dental
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Free product, snack and drink bar, etc.
- The chance to create the next consumer sensation, working alongside a team of brilliant, determined, and loving people
How to Apply (The Only Way)
Write a non-GPT paragraph about why you’re interested in this role and why you think you’d be a good fit. Include examples of your best editing work to date.
Email the above to david@mycarpe.com, along with your resume attached as a pdf.
Applications not submitted per the above directions will not be reviewed.