Lead Editor

We're seeking an exceptional Lead Editor to join our creative leadership team. In this pivotal role, you'll drive visual innovation across client accounts, elevating storytelling that delivers measurable performance through your creative vision, technical expertise, and leadership capabilities. As the creative cornerstone of your pod, you'll directly impact client success by shaping campaign direction and establishing creative standards.

Lead Editors bridge the gap between strategic objectives and visual execution, transforming marketing concepts into high-performing creative assets. You'll define the visual identity for clients while fostering a culture of creative excellence and operational efficiency within your team. You'll work closely with Post-Production Supervisors on team performance strategies and your own leadership development.

About TubeScience:

Founded in 2016, TubeScience stands at the forefront of revolutionizing video marketing with a dual mission: to create the world's most effective ads and to produce them in unparalleled volumes. Specializing in data-driven video content tailored for social media platforms, TubeScience harnesses advanced analytics and rigorous testing methodologies to understand audience engagement and response, aiming to maximize the effectiveness of their clients' advertising campaigns. By focusing on rapid experimentation and iteration, we help brands to quickly find the most compelling messaging and creative concepts that resonate with their target demographics. Our services are pure pay for performance basis which means our clients only pay us if our videos outperform anything they’re running internally.

Our clients are among the largest advertisers on FB and Instagram, across a wide range of verticals (incl. fashion, beauty, food, fitness apps, healthcare apps, financial services), giving us unique visibility into what drives success at scale. We focus on profitable growth with clients and grow their investment by 80% on average. Learn more at

Key Responsibilities

Creative Leadership

Establish creative standards through hands-on leadership and visual direction for your pod

Provide actionable feedback that elevates edit quality and drives measurable performance results

Ensure editors thoroughly review their work for both creative excellence and technical accuracy

Personally edit high-priority campaigns to establish quality benchmarks for the team

Identify and implement successful visual techniques based on performance data

Team Excellence

Make well-informed decisions about team composition to maintain high performance standards

Provide focused, efficient feedback that prioritizes immediate improvement over prolonged training

Evaluate editor performance using productivity metrics and ROI analysis

Identify necessary skills and resources required for current and upcoming client projects

Asset Management

Partner with Production to ensure footage meets quality standards and brand & legal compliance

Review new footage promptly and provide specific, constructive feedback

Curate strong footage selects to maximize creative possibilities for your editing team

Build and maintain organized asset libraries through strategic delegation

Develop innovative approaches to repurpose existing assets for maximum impact

Strategic Collaboration

Align with Production and Strategy on quality standards and client visual requirements

Share insights during pod meetings that connect editing approaches to performance results

Facilitate knowledge-sharing within your editing team to elevate overall capabilities

Implement emerging technologies and AI tools to enhance creative capabilities through strategic delegation

Process Innovation

Identify and implement opportunities to improve editing workflows and quality standards

Research and delegate exploration of new tools and techniques that could benefit the team

Balance operational efficiency with creative excellence in all processes

Actively contribute to testing and developing new methodologies and resources

Escalate recurring challenges to management with proposed solutions

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

3+ years of professional video editing experience with at least 1 year in a senior or leadership role

Previous experience at a performance marketing agency, creative agency, or in-house creative team

Proven ability to provide insightful, actionable creative direction and feedback

Expert-level proficiency in Premiere Pro and Adobe Creative Suite

Solid knowledge of motion graphics and After Effects

Strong understanding of performance marketing principles and social platform requirements

Portfolio demonstrating versatility in style, pacing, and visual storytelling

Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate creative decisions clearly

Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

Previous management experience leading a team of video editors

Experience in performance marketing or data-informed creative development

Working knowledge of emerging AI tools in post-production workflows

Familiarity with AI technologies for video editing and content creation

Experience collaborating with strategy teams on concept development

Demonstrated success in process improvement initiatives

Experience with asset management systems and footage organization

Bachelor's degree in Film, Video Production, Digital Media, or related field

Location: Los Angeles, CA (On-Site)

Compensation:

TubeScience provides the wage ranges it reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for all remote roles and as otherwise required by applicable law. The expected range of starting pay for this role is $85,000 – $105,000 annually. Actual compensation may vary within the listed range based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, experience, and specific geographic location.

TubeScience offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability, life insurance/AD&D and 401k matching. We offer paid sick days, flexible PTO, company holidays, and paid parental leave.

Benefits:

100% Employee Covered Medical, Dental Insurance

Unlimited PTO

Paid Sick Leave

401k + Matching

$500/yr for Education and Trainings

Remote Flexibility (Monthly Remote Work Stipend)

100% Paid Parental Leave up to 12 weeks for new parents

Creative Working Environment

Personal Coaching

TubeScience is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please feel free to contact us at .