VIDEO EDITOR (Youtube Focused)
Company: IncubatorLab.ai
Location: Remote (LATAM)
Type: Full-Time or Long-Term Contract
ABOUT INCUBATORLAB.AI
IncubatorLab.ai is a performance-driven growth company that builds and scales direct-to-consumer brands through high-velocity creative testing, disciplined execution, and increasingly AI-enabled workflows. We operate as an internal growth engine—not an agency—focused on identifying and scaling the creative ideas that drive measurable results.
Role Objective
You will edit short-form YouTube ads and Shorts designed to drive performance and conversions. This role is for editors who prioritize results over "cinematic flair," focusing on high-retention editing that stops the scroll.
Key Responsibilities for YouTube
Performance-Driven Editing: Create short-form video ads tailored for YouTube's ecosystem.
Retention Tactics: Use "pattern interrupts" like zooms, captions, and sound design to keep viewers engaged.
Hook Mastery: Focus heavily on the first 3 seconds to create aggressive, scroll-stopping hooks.
Iterative Design: Edit multiple versions of the same content to test different hooks or visual styles.
Quality Control: Maintain high-volume output while ensuring pacing, color, and audio are top-tier.
Technical Requirements
- Experience: 2+ years editing short-form social video (YouTube Shorts/Ads preferred).
- Software: Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Media Encoder.
- Motion Graphics: Working knowledge of After Effects for captions and visual effects.
- Creative Fundamentals: Expert-level understanding of pacing, audio mixing, and music selection.
Work Environment & Logistics
Remote/Global: This is a worldwide, remote position.
Async-First: Work whenever you want, provided deadlines are met.
Communication: Requires a few hours of overlap with US-based EST hours for team Slack and meetings
Structure: IncubatorLab operates as an internal growth engine, not a traditional agency.
How to Apply (Portfolio Guide)
To be considered, your portfolio or reel must specifically showcase Direct Response or UGC-style ads.
Do NOT send:
- Long-form documentaries.
- Wedding films or cinematic shorts.
DO send:
The First 3 Seconds: Examples of your best hooks.
UGC Integration: Proof you can make raw phone footage look like a high-converting ad.
Pacing: Ads that demonstrate high engagement through editing.
Bonus: A link to a YouTube Short or Reel that went viral.
