Expert Short-Form Video Editor

Category: Marketing About Exchange Life Exchange Life is one of the fastest-growing e-commerce travel jewelry brands in the US. We sell collectible country charms for travelers, with new products launching soon. We run a fully remote content team of editors, filmmakers, and creators across the world. We're looking for an editor who can own their output and be creative within proven marketing fundamentals — not just execute tasks. This is not a gig; it's a long-term partnership. Many of our editors have been with us for 2+ years. You'll work closely with our Content Lead and Marketing team. We're a small, high-output team that moves fast, communicates daily, and invests in the people who show up. What Success Looks Like After 3–6 months, a successful hire is consistently producing short-form videos that scale on ads and organic — 50%+ thumb-stop rates, 30%+ hold rates — and iterating on winning formats without needing direction from the marketing team. You'll be a trusted creative partner, not just an executor. Core Responsibilities • Edit TikTok and Reels content optimized for hook rate, retention, and watch time — not just aesthetics • Review your past edits daily, identify what's working and what isn't, and improve without repeating mistakes • Collaborate with the marketing team to test new creative angles and iterate on winning formats • Turn around content quickly and communicate proactively every day — no check-ins required • Stay on top of TikTok and Instagram trends and appl