Video Editor
Icon · South Asia
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $100,000 / year
- South Asia
Job highlights
- Edit scroll-stopping video ads and branded content.
- Collaborate with strategists and creators for high-performance ads.
- Optimize videos for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
- Work with AI-generated content and traditional footage.
- Self-manage in a fast-paced, remote environment.
About the role
Video Editor
Icon is the world's first AI ad maker. We make winning ads and branded content for some of the fastest-growing DTC and enterprise companies in the world. We're now launching our managed creative/ads services and looking to scale our team aggressively. We're on a mission to become a trillion dollar generational company.
We move fast, work with taste, and stay at the frontier of what's possible with AI in video. If you're a sharp visual storyteller with strong editing instincts, we want to talk.
What You'll Do
- Edit and create scroll-stopping video ads and branded content using industry-standard tools
- Collaborate with strategists and creators to translate creative briefs into high-performance ads
- Edit, style, and structure videos optimized for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and paid media
- Work with AI-generated content and traditional footage to create compelling narratives
You're Likely a Fit If You
- Have experience with video editing software (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, etc.)
- Understand pacing, storytelling, and what makes content convert in under 30 seconds
- Have experience editing for social media platforms and paid ads
- Can move quickly, iterate on feedback, and self-manage in a remote environment
Bonus If You
- Have experience editing for TikTok, Meta, YouTube Ads, or UGC-style formats
- Have worked with agencies, creative studios, or in-house content teams
- Are curious about AI tools and willing to integrate them into your workflow
Why Join Us?
- Work with world-class brands and next-gen tech, we're on the path to become a trillion dollar company
- Help define the future of AI-assisted video production
- Join a lean, creative team that values speed, autonomy, and quality
- Huge upside if you grow with us, this team is scaling fast
- Overly-competitive salaries
Key skills/competency
- Video Editing
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Final Cut Pro
- DaVinci Resolve
- Storytelling
- TikTok
- YouTube
- Paid Media
- AI Video Production
Skills & topics
- Video Editor
- Video Editing
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Final Cut Pro
- DaVinci Resolve
- TikTok Editor
- Social Media Ads
- Branded Content
- AI Video
- DTC Marketing
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight AI, video editing, and social media ad experience.
- Showcase your portfolio: Include examples of high-converting ads and fast-paced edits.
- Demonstrate remote readiness: Emphasize self-management and collaboration skills.
- Express AI curiosity: Mention any experience or interest in AI content creation tools.
Technical preparation
Master Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro.,Practice editing short, high-converting ads.,Experiment with AI video generation tools.,Optimize edits for TikTok and Instagram.
Behavioral questions
Describe a fast-paced editing project.,How do you handle creative feedback?,Showcase your storytelling ability.,How do you stay organized remotely?
Frequently asked questions
- What video editing software does Icon primarily use for their Video Editor role?
- Icon utilizes industry-standard video editing software. While they are open to various tools, proficiency in Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve is highly valued for this Video Editor position.
- How important is understanding short-form video content for this Video Editor job?
- Understanding pacing, storytelling, and conversion for content under 30 seconds is crucial for this Video Editor role, especially for platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
- Does Icon expect Video Editors to work with AI-generated content?
- Yes, a key aspect of this Video Editor role at Icon involves working with AI-generated content alongside traditional footage to create compelling narratives for ads.
- What is the work environment like for a Video Editor at Icon?
- Icon fosters a fast-paced, remote environment where Video Editors are expected to move quickly, iterate on feedback, and self-manage their work effectively.
- Are there opportunities for growth for a Video Editor at Icon?
- Absolutely. Icon is scaling its team aggressively, and there's huge upside for a Video Editor who grows with the company, especially given their mission to become a trillion-dollar enterprise.
- What kind of brands can a Video Editor expect to work with at Icon?
- As an AI ad maker, Icon works with some of the fastest-growing DTC and enterprise companies, offering Video Editors exposure to world-class brands and next-gen tech.