Senior Video Editor

Department:
Creatives

Location:
Philippines

Description
About Magic
Magic is a leading modern outsourcing platform that connects SMBs to high-quality remote workers, from SDRs to virtual assistants and more. With roots in Silicon Valley, and backing from top venture capitalists, our workers are supercharged with a combination of the latest AI technology and training.

Background
Our company came out of Y Combinator in 2015. Since then we've grown to 1000+ remote workers, with strong venture-backing (including Sequoia Capital) and over $30M in funding to date. We are fully remote across Asia and US time zones.

• Check out Magic's Business Profile
• Know more about our Team via Magic's Careers Page

Why does this role exist?

This is where the magic happens
Our Creative Team is shifting full-speed toward video content, and we need a killer
Video Editor
who's passionate about storytelling, loves working at a fast pace, and is incredibly talented at what they do. Higher production videos are crushing it for us - consistently bringing in more leads and sales - and we're looking for someone amazing to join our creative powerhouse

The Impact you'll make

Get ready to create content that drives real results

MISSION:
Own the end-to-end creative pipeline for high-performing video ads: ideation based on performance insights, scripting, AI-assisted production, editing.

• Content creation: Execute our existing backlog of video ad ideas weekly.
• Proactive ideation: Analyze performance reports, identify winners/losers, and propose concepts to double down on.
• Script writing ownership: Lead scripts end-to-end; manage external support and other contributors.
• Full production cycle ownership:
• Script writing
• Material sourcing (UGC creators, stock, internal assets, AI)
• Editing and motion graphics
• Post-production and QC
• Cross-functional communication and timely delivery
• AI ad creation expertise: Stay current with tools, prompting, and workflows; propose AI-first concepts where relevant.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other video editors, Creative Director, Paid Social team, and copywriting resources; maintain a steady pipeline of variants and rapid iterations.
• Governance: Manage asset library, usage rights/compliance, file organization, and creative documentation.

Measure of Success

Here's how you'll know you're absolutely crushing it:

• Weekly: 1 net-new creative concept taken from script to final + multiple variants (hooks, lengths, formats).
• Ongoing: Iterations on top performers and rapid re-cuts within 24–48 hours based on feedback/performance.

Required Exeperience
What We're Looking For (The Must-Haves)

• 5+ years producing performance-focused video ads; strong portfolio with measurable outcomes.
• 6–12 months hands-on creating AI-driven ads using tools such as Google Veo 3, Higgsfield AI, Hailuo, Runway and others.
• Proven track record leading creative from concept to delivery with minimal oversight.
• Comfortable directing contractors/creators and giving actionable feedback.
• WFH Set-Up:
• Computer with at least 16 GB RAM, an Intel i5 core processor/AMD Ryzen 5 Processor and up.
• Internet speed of at least 40MBPS
• Headset with an extended mic that has noise cancellation and a webcam
• Back-up computer and internet connection
• Quiet, dedicated workspace at home

Tools/skills

• Adobe CC + AI tools like Runway, Veo 3, Higgsfield AI, Hailuo, etc.
• Strong copy and story sense for hooks, tension/resolution, and CTA design.
• Data-driven: Ability to translate performance data into creative hypotheses.

Bonus Points For

• Advertising agency experience (you thrive on tight deadlines and fast-paced environments)
• Video production and 3D experience that makes you stand out

Your superpowers are...

What makes you absolutely unstoppable:

• Lightning-fast speed
• This is your secret weapon and what we value most
• Master of perfectly-timed editing
  , research wizardry, seamless collaboration, brilliant conceptualization, and presenting ideas that wow key stakeholders
• Adventurous spirit
• you're always excited to explore new tools and never get stuck in "that's how we've always done it" thinking
• Flexible and resilient
• you welcome constructive feedback as fuel for growth, never taking it personally
• Insatiable curiosity
• you're always hungry to learn, grow, and level up your skills
• Problem-solving genius
• you don't just identify challenges, you create innovative solutions that make everyone's life easier

You should apply if...

This sounds like YOUR dream opportunity:

• You create videos with incredible efficiency and absolutely love working at a fast pace
• AI technology gets you genuinely excited - you can't wait to dive into the latest tools
• You have an eye for stunning graphic design and stay ahead of the hottest trends
• You're a lifelong learner who thrives on experimenting with fresh video styles
• You're a natural storyteller who instinctively knows what makes videos absolutely irresistible
• You'd love our team culture - we're wonderfully geeky/nerdy and have a blast with virtual team building through gaming
• You're totally cool with flexible hours and the occasional evening work (2-3 days per week) - it's all part of the creative magic

Benefits, Work Schedule, and Compensation
Schedule:

• Standard hours
  : 7 AM - 4 PM Philippine time
• Flexibility required
  : 2-3 days per week may extend to evenings
• Mondays: End around 5-5:30 PM
• Wednesdays: End around 7:30 PM (with adjusted start time)
• Location
  : Philippines and Latin America candidates only
• Start Date
  : ASAP preferred

Compensation & Benefits:

• Benefits
  : Full Adobe Creative Suite coverage, AI tool subscriptions subsidized by Magic, stock sites, and all creative resources provided
• Growth
  : Leadership development opportunities under our Creative Director who sees team members as future managers and provides assertiveness training

Ready to join our team?
We're looking for someone who can help us scale our video production capabilities while maintaining quality and speed in this fast-paced, AI-forward environment. This is a crucial role for Magic's growth as we meet increasing demand from our paid advertising team.

Apply now with your portfolio and let's create some killer video content together