UGC Ad Creator & Editor (Bucked Up)

Location 1020 W 600 S Street, #100,Lindon, UT, 84042,United States Employee Type FT -Non Exempt Position Overview We’re hiring a UGC Ad Creator & Editor to help us scale our ad creative across TikTok, Meta, YouTube, and other paid platforms. This role is ideal for a hybrid creative: someone who can film and edit high-performing UGC-style content using phones and scrappy tools , but who also has the experience and skillset to shoot and edit polished, studio-quality videos when needed. You’ll be expected to create and iterate on performance-focused video ads , work with internal and external teams to manage UGC deliverables and collaborate with the media buying team to test and optimize creative at scale. Key Responsibilities UGC & Ad Content Creation Capture and edit high-converting, UGC-style content (With phones or lightweight gear). Repurpose raw content into short-form ads for TikTok, Reels, Meta, and YouTube Shorts. Stay on top of social trends and incorporate them into your creative work. Studio & High-Quality Video Work Assist with in-house shoots using Sony cameras, lighting setups, and professional gear. Bring studio-level skills to product shoots, interview-style content, and internal campaigns. Collaborate with our videographers and creative team to plan and execute shoots. Performance-Driven Editing & Optimization Work closely with the paid media team to analyze ad performance and optimize accordingly. Understand key ad metrics (hook rate, hold rate, ROAS, CTR) and use them to improve output. Prioritize speed, iteration, and testing over perfection. Our goal is conversion, not cinema. UGC Project Coordination Assist in managing UGC content pipelines , including internal talent and external creators. Communicate with team members and contractors to move UGC deliverables forward. Organize and track UGC assets for upcoming campaigns and creative briefs. What We're Looking For Proven experience editing short-form ads (especially TikTok, Reels, and paid social content). Strong understanding of performance creative : hooks, pacing, retention, and CTAs. Skilled in Adobe Premiere, CapCut , After Effects (basic), or similar software. Experience with video production in both studio and mobile/UGC environments . Comfortable shooting and editing with phones, gimbals, and run-and-gun style gear. Strong project management and organizational skills. Passion for storytelling, branding, and data-backed creative. Willingness to move fast, pivot quickly , and take feedback without ego. Bonus Points Experience managing or sourcing UGC creators or influencer deliverables. Familiarity with ad performance metrics (CTR, CPA, ROAS, AOV, etc.). Photography or graphic design experience is a plus. Final Note We’re not looking for someone who wants to make a “mini movie” for every ad. We’re looking for someone who’s obsessed with making videos that drive real results , whether that’s from a high-end studio camera or iPhone. If you’re passionate about performance, UGC, and digital storytelling, this is your shot. Additional Information Pay is DOE Insurance benefits are available for eligible full-time employees. Benefits include Health Insurance, Dental, basic life Insurance, Vision plan, HSA, and Employee Assistance Program. Additional voluntary benefits includes accidental insurance, pet coverage, Metlaw services, and additional life insurance coverage. Paid Holidays PTO Available for Full-time employees Employee Discount on Bucked Up products and apparel DAS Labs (DBA Bucked Up) is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Bucked Up does not sponsor applicants for work visas. #J-18808-Ljbffr