Video Editor

About Ethos
Ethos is a leading life insurance technology company on a mission to protect families by democratizing access to life insurance and empowering agents at scale. With its robust three-sided technology platform, Ethos is transforming the life insurance experience for consumers, agents, and carriers alike. Ethos offers instant, accessible products and a seamless online process that requires no medical exams and just a few health questions; it eliminates traditional barriers, making it easier than ever for everyone to protect their families. Ethos is redefining how life insurance is bought, sold, and underwritten.
About The Role
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented video editor to join our expanding team. This role is ideal for an individual with a strong understanding of direct response (DR) advertising environments and a talent for crafting compelling stories through influencer and user-generated content (UGC). The successful candidate will be responsible for editing high-converting assets utilizing UGC and stock footage across our entire acquisition funnel. This includes creating high-energy advertisements for platforms such as Meta and TikTok, long-form YouTube content, and broadcast-quality TV spots. The role requires a keen eye for storytelling, a solid grasp of platform-specific formats, and the ability to adapt quickly to evolving content trends.
Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional video editing experience, particularly with influencer, UGC, and stock footage for direct response campaigns
• Proven experience creating high-performing paid social ads with conversion-focused objectives
• Strong portfolio demonstrating storytelling ability and successful content repurposing for performance goals
• Experience editing videos tailored for YouTube and other online platforms
• Deep understanding of paid social video formats and online video delivery standards
• Ability to edit existing TV content and adapt it for digital formats
• Excellent knowledge of design principles, typography, color theory, and composition
• Proficiency with editing tools such as FinalCut, After Effects, Frame.io, Premiere Pro, and Figma
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and iterate quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Receptiveness to feedback and iterative design processes
  

Responsibilities

• Edit raw footage into polished direct response videos with engaging cuts, transitions, graphics, captions, and sound design
• Optimize and adapt videos for various platforms including TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and others, ensuring proper formatting and styling
• Make quick edits to existing TV content to suit digital campaigns
• Create engaging YouTube videos by leveraging b-roll and other content from internal libraries
• Stay updated on current video trends, editing styles, and content formats to inform creative direction
• Collaborate with paid social strategists, influencer managers, and other stakeholders to align messaging, tone, and creative strategies
• Enhance and evolve Ethos influencer allowlisting and UGC videos to meet ROAS targets
• Design and produce a high volume of video edits based on briefs or original concepts, including storyboarding and presenting ideas before production
• Identify and pitch innovative ideas that create business or user value, with an interest in art direction
• Apply best practices for video creative within brand guidelines and across paid social landscapes
• Utilize data and performance metrics to refine and improve creative assets
  

Benefits

• Competitive US national base salary ranging from $105,000 to $185,000, commensurate with experience and location
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Flexible remote work environment
• Generous paid time off and holiday leave
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technology for creative and professional development
  

Equal Opportunity
Ethos is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We also consider employment for qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our mission to democratize life insurance access and protect families worldwide.