About the Role
We're looking for an Editing Lead to own our entire editing department.
This is not a management role where you spend your day in meetings.
You'll lead by example, edit yourself, hire and develop editors, build systems, maintain quality standards, and continuously improve team performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the entire editing output, including turnaround time, quality, and cost per ad.
- Hire, train, and develop video editors.
- Set and maintain editing quality standards.
- Edit paid ads yourself, especially during onboarding and scaling phases.
- Build and improve workflows, SOPs, briefing systems, and feedback loops.
- Continuously optimise the editing pipeline and identify improvement opportunities.
- Ensure all creative assets meet quality standards before delivery.
Required Qualifications
- Strong professional experience as a Video Editor.
- Previous experience leading or managing an editing team.
- Excellent quality control (QA) mindset.
- Strong decision-making and leadership skills.
- Experience building or improving editing workflows.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced performance marketing environment.
- Native or fluent German.
- Currently based in Germany.
What We Offer
- 100% Remote
- Flexible Working Hours
- High Ownership
- Direct Collaboration with the Founder
- Performance-Based Bonuses
- Long-Term Growth Opportunities
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From 5.000,00€ per month
Application Question(s):
- Do you have proven experience editing Performance Marketing / DTC video ads?
- Do you have a strong portfolio showcasing VSL (Video Sales Letters) and Native UGC creatives?
- Are you available to work full-time and consistently deliver 4+ batches per week?
- Do you have advanced skills in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or CapCut?
- Do you have experience working with Shopify/DTC brands?
- Have you led a team of video editors before?
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Work Location: Remote
