Video Editor – Social Media Ads (m/w/d)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a fast-growing creative agency based in Cologne that specializes in social-first advertising and content. Our talent team is searching for a Junior Video Editor who understands that cutting for TikTok, Instagram, and Meta requires a completely different skillset than traditional video production.

This isn't about polished corporate videos or long-form documentaries. You'll be crafting attention-grabbing short-form content that stops thumbs mid-scroll. If you know what hooks, pattern interrupts, and platform-specific pacing mean in practice, we want to hear from you.

Our client works with recognized brands across multiple industries, producing both paid social ads and organic content. You'll have the opportunity to build an impressive portfolio while learning what actually drives performance in the social media advertising space.

Responsibilities

• Edit social media ads primarily in Adobe Premiere Pro for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Meta platforms
• Select the strongest takes, hooks, and scenes from raw footage
• Build videos based on scripts and storyboards provided by the creative team
• Add subtitles, sound design, music, and simple animations
• Develop appropriate editing styles for different brands and target audiences
• Create multiple variants and hooks for A/B testing and performance optimization
• Occasionally adapt simple advertising graphics and static ads
• Work across diverse projects—from high-end product shoots to UGC-style content to comedy videos

What We're Looking For

Essential qualifications:

• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro—you work efficiently and confidently in this platform
• Portfolio demonstrating multiple short-form social media videos you've edited (customer projects, personal TikToks, Reels, spec ads, or passion projects all count)
• Understanding that social ads function differently than traditional video content
• Strong sense of pacing, timing, storytelling, music selection, and visual attention
• Active interest in current social media formats, trends, and editing styles
• Curiosity about why certain ads perform better than others
• Structured, reliable work habits with consistent deadline adherence
• Ability to implement feedback quickly and organize work independently
• Focus on timely, quality delivery rather than getting lost in unnecessary details
• Very good German language skills

Bonus qualifications:

• Previous experience with social media ads or UGC (user-generated content) ads
• Basic knowledge of After Effects
• Experience with Photoshop or Canva
• Understanding of Meta Ads, TikTok Ads, or performance marketing principles
• Agency experience or background managing multiple client projects

You don't need to check every box. What matters most is that you've already edited social content and want to specialize and grow rapidly in this specific area.

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and portfolio. We'll then submit qualified candidates to our client for their review.

Please do not attempt to contact the client directly. All communication and coordination will flow through our team to ensure a smooth, professional process for everyone involved.

Application requirements: A traditional cover letter isn't necessary. Instead, briefly tell us why you want to edit social media ads, which accounts or creators you find particularly strong from an editing perspective, and what you hope to learn in the next two years. Please include at least two to three examples of short-form social media videos you've personally edited.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the interview process based on experience level and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity

Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive recruiting practices. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and work to ensure fair consideration throughout our process.