Exchange Life
Job Description About Exchange Life Exchange Life is a fast-growing e-commerce travel jewellery brand. We sell collectible country charms for travellers, with new products launching soon. Our content team of editors, filmmakers, and creators works fully remotely. We're hiring an editor who can own their output and be creative within proven marketing fundamentals. This is a long-term contract role, not a one-off project — many of our editors have worked with us for two or more years. You'll work closely with our Content Lead and Marketing team. What success looks like Within three to six months, you're consistently producing short-form videos that perform on both paid and organic channels — 50%+ thumb-stop rates and 30%+ hold rates — and iterating on winning formats without needing day-to-day direction. Responsibilities Edit TikTok and Reels content optimized for hook rate, retention, and watch time Review past edits daily, identify what is and isn't working, and apply those lessons Work with the marketing team to test new creative angles and iterate on proven formats Turn work around quickly and communicate proactively each day Track TikTok and Instagram trends and apply them where relevant Requirements A recent portfolio of short-form edits (ideally 20+ from the past few months) Ability to break down why a viral video or high-performing ad worked Experience with multiple formats: headline videos, talking heads, voiceovers, AI-generated video Comfortable reading performance metrics (hook rate, retention, watch time) and adjusting accordingly Highly skilled in CapCut Pro or a comparable editing tool Strong written and spoken English, and the ability to work independently Takes ownership and applies feedback consistently Preferred Experience editing for e-commerce brands Experience interpreting paid ad metrics and understanding what drives performance This role may not be the right fit if Your portfolio is mostly long-form, YouTube, or event/wedding content You prefer a fixed schedule or close day-to-day supervision You're looking for a short-term project or side gig Working style and benefits Independent contractor engagement, paid in USD 100% remote, approximately 40 hours per week, long-term Flexible schedule with no required timezone overlap — async communication daily Flexible paid time off, coordinated with the team Tools: CapCut Pro (or comparable), TikTok and Meta analytics Access to courses, software, and one-on-one mentorship How To Apply complete the application form. Applications take about five minutes. We review every submission.
Exchange Life
