Job Description
Job Title: Video Editor
Location: Durham, NC, in-person role
Department: Marketing, Full time - Salaried
Reports To: Head of Creative R&D
About Carpe
Carpe is the next generation of sweat care. We’re reimagining the antiperspirant industry by creating science-backed, effective products that make sweat irrelevant. Founded by two sweaty guys, Carpe has grown into a thriving DTC brand with millions of loyal customers shopping through Amazon and our website. Our culture is fast-paced, data-driven, and deeply customer-obsessed—and we’re just getting started.
Role Overview
In this role, you'll be editing a wide range of creative video content to advertise Carpe on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and sometimes even national TV campaigns. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience editing vertical short-form content for our paid social ads and horizontal content for platforms like YouTube and TV. You will work closely with the Senior Video Editor, the Head of Creative R&D, and the rest of the Carpe creative team to review the performance of the ads to optimize the creative for engagement, click-through, and conversion.
What You’ll Do
- Edit creative video concepts for placement on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and beyond
- Work with the Head of Creative R&D to ensure each creative is edited to the highest potential
- Analyze consumer behavior and optimize the creative based on engagement results
- Partner with Customer Experience to translate social feedback into actionable insights and improve retention
- Collaborate with eCommerce and Marketing to align messaging around promotions, launches, and evergreen campaigns
- Track key KPIs (engagement, growth, content performance) and optimize based on weekly learnings
Who You Are
- Exceptional video editing abilities
- A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of video (vertical and horizontal)
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
- Experience in color grading, sound editing, and motion graphics
- Strong understanding of video production processes, script structures, and storytelling techniques
- A knack for storytelling/selling, particularly in short-form videos
- Excellent communication skills
- Creative, driven, and excited to learn how to make the best social ads
What You’ll Get
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health, vision, and dental coverage
- Flexible PTO
- A front-row seat to the growth of one of the most disruptive brands in body care
THE ONLY WAY TO APPLY:
Write a non-GPT paragraph about why you’re interested in this role and why you think you’d be a good fit.
Email
[email protected] with the paragraph referenced above in the body of the email with your resume attached as a PDF.
Job Tags
Full time, Flexible hours,