AI Team Lead Video Editor

## About the Role As an AI Team Lead Video Editor at CapsLock, you will be at the forefront of innovation, leading a team of talented editors in crafting compelling, AI-driven video content that drives results. Your day-to-day will involve a mix of strategic planning, team management, and hands-on editing, ensuring that every project meets the highest standards of quality and creativity. The role is pivotal in CapsLock's mission to deliver scalable customer acquisition solutions through data-driven marketing, and as such, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to align on project goals and objectives.

The team you will lead consists of 3 to 7 AI-driven video editors, each with their unique strengths and areas of expertise. Your role will be to mentor, guide, and elevate them, creating an environment that fosters growth, innovation, and collaboration. With a strong focus on performance marketing, you will need to ensure that every video produced meets the highest standards for pacing, visual fidelity, and hook impact, and that the team is aligned with the company's overall mission and values.

In the current digital landscape, where short-form video ads are becoming increasingly prevalent, the ability to produce high-quality, engaging content quickly and efficiently is more crucial than ever. As the leader of the video editing team, you will play a key role in CapsLock's success, leveraging AI and automation to streamline workflows and achieve business objectives through videos that sell.

## What You Will Do - Lead, mentor, and scale a team of 3 to 7+ AI-driven video editors, identifying their core strengths and guiding them to new professional heights.

• Monitor team morale and proactively manage workloads to prevent burnout, ensuring the team's spirit aligns with the company culture.
• Act as a strong Project Manager: own the task distribution process and handle complex project routing.
• Keep pipelines organized and ensure clean, on-time delivery.
• Ensure strict Quality Control (QC), reviewing, approving, and upholding internal guidelines and editing rules.
• Build systematized AI workflows and create structured templates using tools like Weavy to speed up the team's execution.
• Automate post-production and build pipelines connecting task databases to AI generators.
• Integrate new AI tools and regularly test emerging AI models.
• Stay hands-on, using editing software like Adobe Suite when needed to unblock the team, fix complex issues, or test new technical approaches.
• Build and maintain a database of top-performing creatives to systematically scale and iterate on winning concepts.
• Analyze failed creatives to understand what went wrong and make corrections for future videos.
• Collaborate with Creative Producers, Copywriters, Media Buyers, and Marketers to align on technical feasibility, negotiate deadlines, and solve bottlenecks.

## What We Are Looking For - 5+ years of leadership experience in managing video production/editing teams.

• Mature leader and problem solver with the ability to build clear processes, guide teams, and resolve conflicts.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to drive projects to completion while maintaining quality and order.
• Deep, hands-on expertise in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects).
• AI and automation expertise, with the ability to track the latest AI video tools and integrate them into workflows.
• Performance marketing DNA, with a solid understanding of short-form video ads (Meta, TikTok, YouTube Shorts).
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Experience with automation tools and workflows, with the ability to create efficient process systems.

## Nice to Have - Experience with machine learning and deep learning technologies.

• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or JavaScript.
• Experience with cloud-based video editing platforms.
• Certification in video editing or a related field.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

## Benefits and Perks - Competitive compensation package.

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic, innovative company.
• Collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible, remote work arrangement.
• Access to the latest video editing and AI tools.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Generous PTO policy.
• Parental leave policy.
• Remote work stipend.

- Develop a strong portfolio: Showcase your video editing skills, especially those related to AI-driven content and performance marketing. Highlight projects that demonstrate your ability to work with AI tools and automation.

• Stay updated on AI trends: Follow the latest developments in AI video editing and automation to stay ahead of the competition. This includes understanding how to create realistic AI avatars and generate missing footage.
• Emphasize leadership skills: As a team lead, your ability to manage, mentor, and motivate a team of editors is crucial. Prepare examples of how you have successfully led teams in the past.
• Be ready to talk about workflow automation: Understand how to explain complex AI-driven workflows and automation processes in simple terms. Practice discussing how you have implemented these in previous roles.
• Showcase your analytical side: Be prepared to discuss how you analyze data to inform your video editing decisions and how you measure the success of your projects.
• Prepare for technical questions: Brush up on your knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Premiere Pro and After Effects, as well as any other AI and automation tools relevant to the role.
• Highlight your understanding of performance marketing: Demonstrate your knowledge of short-form video ads and how you can leverage AI to improve their impact and efficiency.