Junior Video Editor

About High Scale

We’re High Scale — a future-focused, data-obsessed agency revolutionizing video advertising on TV and social media. Think Amazon’s obsession with customer experience meets SpaceX’s fearless ambition—that’s the DNA behind everything we do.

Our 120-person team of creatives, strategists, and innovators produces thousands of high-impact campaigns weekly for the world’s leading lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and DTC brands. With 50,000 sq. ft. of DTLA studios and a global influencer network, we’re ready to 10x our output in 2026—and we need a Junior Video Editor who is hungry to learn, fast on the keys, and ready to grow into a top-tier performance editor.

Why This Role Matters

Speed, precision, and growth are your playground. As a Junior Video Editor, you are the engine room of our post-production team. You’ll support Senior Editors by assembling footage, handling high-volume versioning, and applying the finishing touches that make our ads pop.

This isn’t just about cutting clips; it’s about mastering the art of performance marketing. You will learn the science behind "the hook," the rhythm of a winning ad, and the technical workflows of a world-class agency. If you are eager to learn from the best and accelerate your career, this is your launchpad.

What You’ll Do

• Support High-Volume Editing
• Assist Senior Editors by assembling rough cuts, organizing raw footage, and pulling selects for high-performance ad campaigns.
• Execute fast-paced edits for social media (TikTok, Reels, Shorts), focusing on pacing, music syncing, and basic transitions.
• Handle Versioning & Resizing
• Take approved "hero" edits and adapt them for various platforms and aspect ratios (9:16, 4:5, 16:9) ensuring no visual quality is lost.
• Create multiple variations of ads (changing hooks, swapping music, updating CTAs) to support our aggressive A/B testing strategy.
• Manage Assets & Organization
• Maintain a pristine digital workspace. ensuring all project files, assets, and exports are named and organized according to High Scale’s strict workflows.
• Perform Quality Control (QC) on your own work to ensure zero technical errors before final delivery.
• Learn & Level Up
• Absorb feedback from Art Directors and Senior Editors to refine your technical skills and storytelling ability.
• Stay current with social media trends to understand what editing styles are trending on TikTok and Instagram.
  

• A Rising Talent
• 1–3 years of experience in video editing (freelance or agency). You have a portfolio that shows potential, rhythm, and a good eye for composition.
• You are passionate about social media content and understand the language of the internet.
• Technically Proficient
• You know Adobe Premiere Pro inside and out. You are comfortable with keyboard shortcuts and efficient workflows.
• Basic knowledge of After Effects (for simple motion graphics) and color correction is a major plus.
• Fast & Detail-Oriented
• You can work quickly without sacrificing quality. You double-check your export settings and catch small mistakes before anyone else does.
• You are organized and follow instructions precisely.
• Eager to Learn
• You check your ego at the door. You view feedback as an opportunity to get better, not a criticism.
• You want to build a career in performance marketing and commercial editing.
• Excellent Communicator
• Strong English proficiency is required. You can communicate clearly with a global remote team via Slack and Zoom.
  

• Growth Opportunities: We promote from within. Master this role, and the path to Video Editor and Senior Editor is open to you.
• Relentless Innovation Culture: Move fast, test constantly, and collaborate with some of the most creative minds in social media and video production.