Video Editor at Advantage HQ - Remote LATAM Role — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
Remote-First & Nomad-Friendly: This role is fully remote with no stated timezone lock-in, making it well-suited for digital nomads across Latin America. The company explicitly says "work from wherever you want," which is a strong signal of async-friendly culture — though collaboration tools like Zoom and Slack suggest some live check-ins may be expected.
Timezone Considerations: With headquarters in Colombia (UTC-5) and a LATAM-only hiring scope, you'll likely need to overlap with US Eastern or Central time zones for team calls. Popular nomad hubs like Medellín, Buenos Aires, or Mexico City all fall within this range naturally.
Cost of Living vs. Salary: At $800–$1,800/month USD:
- Medellín, Colombia: Very comfortable — a mid-range lifestyle runs ~$800–$1,200/month, leaving meaningful savings at the top of the range.
- Mexico City, Mexico: Manageable — expect ~$1,000–$1,500/month for a comfortable lifestyle; top-band salary works well here.
- Buenos Aires, Argentina: Excellent purchasing power due to favorable exchange rates; even $800/month goes far.
Visa Notes: As a LATAM-restricted role, most candidates will be local citizens or existing residents. Colombia, Mexico, and Argentina do not require special visas for citizens to live and work domestically. No specific nomad visa is needed if you're already in-region.
Practical Note: This is a contract role (3-month initial term), ideal for nomads who prefer flexibility over long-term commitments.
Headquarters: Colombia
URL: https://www.advantagehq.com/
About the Role:
We are looking to hire a talented and experienced Video Editor to join our busy production team. As a video editor, you will be responsible for assembling recorded film and video footage, applying artistic editing techniques, and creating finished, broadcast-worthy projects that accurately reflect the vision of the production director.
About Us:
Advantage HQ is a tech-enabled growth firm helping leading brands scale profitably and predictably. We combine full-service performance marketing with proprietary tech, including:
- A creator marketplace managing over 80,000 influencer partnerships monthly
- An AI-powered platform to streamline discovery, outreach, and whitelisting
- Proven playbooks in influencer marketing, paid media, performance creative, and CRO
We're trusted by 200+ high-growth DTC brands across beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and health. Our team of 100+ growth operators, analysts, and creatives manages over $500M in annual media spend and drives meaningful bottom-line impact for our partners.
Responsibilities:
- Edit short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other social media platforms, ensuring they align with the brand's voice and message.
- Collaborate with content creators to refine and polish UGC-style videos, enhancing their impact and engagement.
- Edit raw footage into performance-driven ads for paid social media campaigns, including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok ads.
- Optimize videos for different platforms, ensuring they meet size, length, and technical specifications.
- Add engaging effects, transitions, captions, and music to enhance the viewer experience.
- Stay updated on social media trends, editing styles, and best practices for viral content.
- Work with the marketing team to ensure that video ads are A/B tested and iterated based on performance data and client feedback.
Requirements:
- Must have availability for up to three months to start (further contract dependent on performance).
- Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Media Encoder with a knowledge of After Effects and the entire Adobe Suite.
- 2+ years experience editing for social media and digital platforms (advertising content a big plus).
- Understanding of social media best practices and ecosystem trends.
- Online editing skills: color correction, music supervision, sound mixing.
- A firm grasp of digital camera formats, frame rates, codecs, and file-based workflows.
- Excellent communication and comprehension skills in English (both written and verbal).
- Able to take direction well and conduct a thorough review of own work.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage editing many projects at once.
- Familiarity with web-based collaboration tools, such as Frame.io, Zoom, Monday, and Slack.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
- Flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Able to conduct themselves in a professional, remote-first environment.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Bachelor's degree in film studies, cinematography, or related field (not mandatory).
- Previous work experience as a video editor.
- Hands-on experience with editing software, including Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer, Lightworks, and Premiere.
- Creative and artistic skills.
- Familiarity with 3D composition and special effects.
- Portfolio of completed film productions.
- Ability to work to a tight schedule.
- Ability to translate ideas into complete projects.
Compensation:
The compensation range is $800–$1,800 USD a month (based on experience).
Location:
All of our team is working completely remotely. Yes, that's right! Work remotely from wherever you want! We'll make sure your working experience is as comfortable as possible!
To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/advantage-hq-senior-video-editor
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