What are the responsibilities and job description for the Video Editor - Remote (Short-Form Ads) position at Uproot Clean?
Video Editor & Graphic Designer
Location: Fully Remote (must be based in the US)
Job Type: Full-Time
Create scroll-stopping content for a scaling DTC brand. We need a performance-focused video editor who can turn raw footage into high-converting ads and social content - with creative freedom and direct feedback loops on what's working.
About Uproot Clean
Uproot Clean is a fast-growing, eco-friendly pet care brand expanding across major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Chewy. Our marketing team is scaling rapidly, and we're looking for a video editor who wants to grow their skills in performance marketing while building a long-term role with a mission-driven company.
The Role
You'll be our go-to editor for short-form video content that drives sales—think Facebook/Instagram ads, TikTok content, and social clips. You'll work with a steady flow of creator and product footage, turning it into thumb-stopping content that performs. This isn't agency churn-and-burn; you'll see what converts, iterate based on data, and refine your craft with real-time feedback.
What You'll Do
Video Editing & Production
- Create high-performing Facebook/Instagram ad creatives and social media clips
- Edit short-form content optimized for platform-specific formats
- Source and organize B-roll and stock footage using the provided subscriptions
- Manage creator content in Frame.io and maintain organized asset libraries
Graphic Design & Assets
- Design marketing images, thumbnails, and social graphics
- Create on-brand visual assets using Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva
Project Management
- Track assignments and status updates in ClickUp
- Follow naming conventions and file organization protocols
- Communicate proactively about timelines, blockers, and questions
Requirements
- 3-5 years of video editing experience, specializing in short-form content
- Expert-level Adobe Premiere Pro skills (required)
- Proven experience creating or editing Facebook/Instagram ads
- Mid-level proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva
- Strong fundamentals in typography, color theory, composition, and motion graphics
- Fluent English — excellent written and verbal communication
- Self-managed — strong time management and ability to meet daily/weekly deadlines
- Proactive communicator — asks questions early, flags issues before they become problems
- Portfolio required — you must submit a portfolio showcasing your video editing work. Applications without portfolios will not be considered.
Nice to Have
- Background in DTC or e-commerce brands
- Experience with remote collaboration tools (Slack, ClickUp, Frame.io, Notion)
- Familiarity with performance marketing metrics and what makes ads convert
Tech Requirements
💻 Computer: i7 processor (or equivalent) with 16GB RAM minimum
🌐 Internet: 100 Mbps download speed minimum
Schedule
🕐 Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST (1-hour break)
📅 Required: Weekly team meeting on Thursdays at 10:00 AM EST
Benefits & Perks
- Fully remote - work from anywhere in the US
- Paid time off
- Flex days. Enjoy an extra quarterly day off to unwind and recharge energies whenever you desire.
- Professional development - opportunities to learn and grow with the business
Ready to Apply?
If you love creating high-performing video content and have a portfolio that showcases your work, we want to see it. Apply now.
Note: Applications without portfolio samples will not be reviewed.