Performance Video Editor — Contract (Contract-to-Hire, 20 hrs/wk) presso BodySpec

Are you tired of junior editing roles that hand you footage and shrug while asking for “more tests”? As a Performance Video Editor at BodySpec, you’ll own turning raw footage into short-form ad creative that actually performs. No hand-holding, no vague feedback cycles — we’ll train you on our brand, throughput expectations, and QC process, and you’ll be expected to deliver fast, clean, conversion-focused edits that require fewer revisions over time. You’ll also be an active creative partner: expect to engage in creative discussions, propose directions, and contribute to concept-level decisions.

Full-time: $66,000 base + up to $10,620 in bonuses + benefits.

(Breakdown: performance bonus up to 7% = $4,620 - half cash, half options; team revenue bonus up to $6,000.)
 

Contract pay while we evaluate: $35 / hour, month-to-month contracts, 20 hours/week (approx $1,400 / biweekly or $3,030 / month at 20 hrs/wk). Contract-to-hire conversion only if both parties agree after the evaluation period.

Top 3 outcomes we expect in the first 6–12 months

1. Consistently hit agreed throughput targets for short-form ad assets.
2. Rapidly learn and embody the brand voice so revisions drop significantly.
3. Own quality control — deliver ad assets with negligible technical or compliance issues.

You’ll Love This Job If You Have:

• A no-nonsense focus on output: you value speed and reliable quality over endless tinkering.
• Creative drive: you want to participate in creative direction, suggest creative tests, and influence the look/feel of our paid social creative.
• Creative flexibility: you can switch styles between raw, documentary UGC, polished brand spots, and quick-test verticals without losing pacing or hook.
• Desire to be coached: you’ll be taught our throughput and QC approach and expected to implement and improve it.
• Thick skin for direct feedback — you’ll get blunt, actionable direction and are expected to act on it.
• Bias for both systems and craft: you use practical checklists and processes to guarantee publish-ready assets and know when a creative risk is worth taking.

What Will You Do?

• Take raw footage and direction from the marketing team and deliver multiple short-form ad variants (15–60s) optimized for social channels.
• Participate in creative brief discussions and propose edit directions, pacing, and hooks — be an active creative partner, not just a button-pusher.
• Hit predictable throughput targets while preserving space for creative choices that improve CTR/engagement.
• Apply and help refine a practical QC checklist on each deliverable — concrete technical and compliance gates so assets publish without rework.
• Rapidly iterate on feedback: learn the brand voice and reduce revision cycles, while also proposing and executing creative A/B variations.
• Maintain organized source & final asset libraries annotated with creative notes and performance context.
• Be available for in-person onboarding and initial work in Austin; otherwise hybrid remote work.

Requirements (output & process focused)

• Portfolio with short-form ad examples (TikTok/IG/YT shorts, 15–60s ads) — required. Include at least 3 recent examples and one set showing multiple assets from the same shoot (to demonstrate throughput).
• Demonstrated ability to produce multiple deliverables on tight timelines — give concrete examples.
• Evidence of creative contribution — past examples where your edit or creative suggestion materially improved an asset.
• Strong quality control discipline — examples of catching/preventing publish-ready errors.
• Comfortable following practical checklists and quality gates — and improving them when they block good creative work.
• Able to switch quickly between structured throughput work and open-ended creative edits without losing speed.
• Coachable and willing to be trained on BodySpec’s throughput/QC systems.
• Standardized Test Scores: If you’ve taken any standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, ASVAB, or others, we request you to share your scores. This is not a requirement and will not be a sole determining factor for hiring decisions, but it helps us learn more about our candidates since we do not conduct pre-employment testing.
• Able to commit to 20 hrs/week during contract months and be available in Austin for onboarding/initial work.
• Contract-to-hire: candidate must be open to converting to FT only if both parties agree after the evaluation period.

Compensation (if/when converted to FT):

• Base Salary: $66,000
• Performance Bonus: Up to 7% of base salary annually ($4,620) - half paid in cash ($2,310), half in stock options
• Team Revenue Bonus: $500/month when we hit monthly goals ($6,000 annually - we hit our goals 9 out of 12 months in 2024)
• Total Cash Compensation: Up to $74,310
• Equity: Stock options through performance bonus and additional grants based on performance

All team members regardless of position are eligible for additional stock option grants and profit sharing based on performance. We expect both cash and equity compensation to grow as the company scales.

Benefits (if/when converted to FT)

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Sick leave
• Company-wide peer bonus program for recognizing excellent teamwork
• Employee assistance program
• Regular team events (both virtual and in-person)
• Direct mentorship from experienced operators who've scaled companies before

BodySpec is building a rigorous, metric-driven creative engine for scaling ad creative. We value editors who can be trained, deliver predictable volume, treat QC as non-negotiable, and actively contribute to creative direction. If you want clear expectations, measurable outcomes, and a place to grow into a full-time creative role, please apply.