ABOUT THRIVE MARKET
THE ROLE
Thrive Market's paid social team is looking for a contractor Video Editor and Designer who specializes in direct-response ads. You'll edit video and produce static creative that runs across Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and Snap, working closely with growth strategists to turn briefs and raw footage into ads that convert. This role sits at the intersection of craft and performance: the work is judged by both how it looks and how it performs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Edit video ads for paid social with a direct-response lens: strong hooks, fast pacing, clear CTAs, and platform-native format and style
- Design static and motion graphics for Meta, TikTok, Snap, and YouTube using DR best practices
- Cut influencer and UGC footage into polished, high-converting ads without stripping authenticity
- Build ad variants for creative testing, including iterating on top performers for scale
- Write or refine on-screen text, headlines, and scripts optimized for platform and conversion
- Translate briefs into creative that reflects audience insights, brand voice, and campaign KPIs
- Bring forward ideas for new formats or concepts based on platform trends and what's resonating in performance data
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years editing paid social video and designing high-performing statics, ideally for a DTC or subscription brand
- Proven experience creating ads for Meta, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Snap
- Portfolio that shows direct-response work, specifically video with strong hooks and statics built to convert
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere and Photoshop (light compositing and retouching included)
- Comfortable managing multiple projects and asset versions simultaneously under tight deadlines
- Strong grasp of typography, layout, and color as they apply to ad formats
PREFERRED
- After Effects experience for motion graphics
- Ability to write ad copy, short-form scripts, and CTAs without a copywriter in the loop
- Familiarity with creative analytics tools like Motion or Triple Whale
- Proficiency in Figma for asset handoffs or concepting
- Experience working in a test-and-learn creative environment where iteration is the nor
CONTRACT DETAILS
- This is a contract position.
- Length of contract: 3 months
- Work Hours: 40 hours a week
- Compensation Details: $35 - $40/hour
Employment with Thrive Market requires that employees be based in the United States. This is a condition of employment and must be maintained throughout the duration of employment.
