Greenlight is the leading family fintech company on a mission to help parents raise financially smart kids. We proudly serve more than 6 million parents and kids with our award-winning banking app for families. With Greenlight, parents can automate allowance, manage chores, set flexible spend controls, and invest for their family's future. Kids and teens learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest. At Greenlight, we believe every child should have the opportunity to become financially healthy and happy. It's no small task, and that's why we leap out of bed every morning to come to work. Because creating a better, brighter future for the next generation depends on it. We are seeking a Senior Director, Strategic Finance to lead Greenlight's strategic finance function and take it to the next level. This role owns company-wide financial planning, forecasting, and strategic decision support end-to-end, and serves as a direct strategic partner to the CFO and executive leadership team. Beyond the traditional finance remit of budgets, forecasts, and monthly/quarterly reporting, this individual will lead the team responsible for new product analysis, collaboration with data analytics, strategic projects, and company-wide planning - and will develop thjs team as the company scales. We are looking for a true thought leader and people leader. A successful candidate is self-motivated, hands-on when it counts, and comfortable operating as both an individual strategic contributor and a manager who builds a high-performing team. This role is fast-paced and will have a direct, visible impact on the company's ability to make key business decisions and grow efficiently. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer. Your day-to-day: Build, lead, and develop Greenlight's strategic finance team, setting priorities, coaching managers and analysts, and scaling the function as the company grows. Serve as the primary strategic finance partner to the CFO and executive leadership team, shaping company-wide strategy, investment decisions, and key trade-offs. Own the end-to-end financial model and company-wide planning cycle - long-range planning, annual budgeting, and quarterly forecasting - across all departments. Direct detailed custom financial modeling, scenario analysis, and market insights for the product, engineering, marketing, and commercial sales teams on prospective products and initiatives. Own variance analysis of actual results vs. budget/forecast, and partner with business leaders to drive insightful, actionable decision support at the executive level. Lead the preparation and delivery of board-level reporting and strategic materials. Partner with the Accounting team on month-end and quarter-end close processes and audit support, ensuring alignment between FP&A and accounting. Lead analysis and diligence for potential strategic acquisitions, partnerships, or investment opportunities, and present recommendations to executive leadership. Represent the finance function in cross-departmental strategic planning, OKR setting, and company-wide operating rhythms. What you'll bring to the team: 8-10+ years of progressive experience in strategic finance, FP&A, investment banking, private equity, or venture capital, including experience managing and developing people (FinTech or consumer subscription and/or startup experience strongly preferred). Demonstrated track record leading company-wide planning processes (budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning) at a venture-backed or high-growth company. Strong leadership and executive communication skills. Advanced Excel / Google Sheets modeling and technical skills; experience with FP&A software (e.g., Adaptive, Anaplan, Pigment, AI native tools) a plus. Excellent analytical skills and strategic mindset. Proven ability to influence and drive alignment across functions and levels, including at the executive and board level. Strong accounting and systems knowledge. Strong data visualization skills and an ability to synthesize complicated analyses in simple, actionable ways for senior stakeholders. Enthusiasm to learn and evolve your own skillset, and to grow the skillset of your team, over time. Proven people leader with experience building, managing, and developing high-performing finance teams. Exceptional executive presence - comfortable presenting to and influencing the CFO, executive team, investors and board, and unafraid to speak up on critical issues. Strategic mindset with the ability to translate ambiguous business problems into structured financial frameworks and clear recommendations. Strong ownership mentality; detail-oriented and committed to producing work at a high standard while delegating effectively. Creative mindset for building bespoke financial models for a diverse set of cross-functional needs. Data-driven approach to analyzing problems and supporting decisions. Adaptability and flexibility, comfortable operating in a startup environment that requires the ability to pivot when necessary. Not sure this one's for you? Don't count yourself out. Show us what you've got and we'll reach out if there's a great fit. Work perks at Greenlight: Medical, dental, vision, and HSA match Paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits Traditional 401k with company match Unlimited PTO Paid company holidays and pop-up bonus holidays Professional development stipends Mental health resources 1:1 financial planners Fertility healthcare 100% paid parental and caregiving leave, plus cleaning service and meals during your leave Flexible WFH, both remote and in-office opportunities Fully stocked kitchen, catered lunches, and occasional in-office happy hours Employee resource groups Our stance on salaries: Greenlight provides a competitive compensation package with a market-based approach to pay and will vary depending on your location, experience and skill set. The total compensation package for this position will also include a discretionary performance bonus, equity rewards, medical benefits, 401K match, and more. Greenlight conducts continuous compensation evaluations across departments and geographies to ensure we are keeping our pay current and competitive. The estimated base pay range for this position in (NY, CA, WA): $185,000- 260,000 The estimated base pay range for this position in (CO): $185,000- 235,000 Who we are: It takes a special team to aim for a never-been-done-before mission like ours. We're looking for people who love working together because they know it makes us stronger, people who look to others and ask, "How can I help?" and then "How can we make this even better?" If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and help create a world where every child grows up to be happy and healthy in money and life, apply to join our team. Greenlight is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Greenlight is committed to an inclusive work environment and interview experience. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in our hiring process, please reach out to your recruiter directly or email email protected . We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
07/22/2026
Full time
Greenlight is the leading family fintech company on a mission to help parents raise financially smart kids. We proudly serve more than 6 million parents and kids with our award-winning banking app for families. With Greenlight, parents can automate allowance, manage chores, set flexible spend controls, and invest for their family's future. Kids and teens learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest. At Greenlight, we believe every child should have the opportunity to become financially healthy and happy. It's no small task, and that's why we leap out of bed every morning to come to work. Because creating a better, brighter future for the next generation depends on it. We are seeking a Senior Director, Strategic Finance to lead Greenlight's strategic finance function and take it to the next level. This role owns company-wide financial planning, forecasting, and strategic decision support end-to-end, and serves as a direct strategic partner to the CFO and executive leadership team. Beyond the traditional finance remit of budgets, forecasts, and monthly/quarterly reporting, this individual will lead the team responsible for new product analysis, collaboration with data analytics, strategic projects, and company-wide planning - and will develop thjs team as the company scales. We are looking for a true thought leader and people leader. A successful candidate is self-motivated, hands-on when it counts, and comfortable operating as both an individual strategic contributor and a manager who builds a high-performing team. This role is fast-paced and will have a direct, visible impact on the company's ability to make key business decisions and grow efficiently. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer. Your day-to-day: Build, lead, and develop Greenlight's strategic finance team, setting priorities, coaching managers and analysts, and scaling the function as the company grows. Serve as the primary strategic finance partner to the CFO and executive leadership team, shaping company-wide strategy, investment decisions, and key trade-offs. Own the end-to-end financial model and company-wide planning cycle - long-range planning, annual budgeting, and quarterly forecasting - across all departments. Direct detailed custom financial modeling, scenario analysis, and market insights for the product, engineering, marketing, and commercial sales teams on prospective products and initiatives. Own variance analysis of actual results vs. budget/forecast, and partner with business leaders to drive insightful, actionable decision support at the executive level. Lead the preparation and delivery of board-level reporting and strategic materials. Partner with the Accounting team on month-end and quarter-end close processes and audit support, ensuring alignment between FP&A and accounting. Lead analysis and diligence for potential strategic acquisitions, partnerships, or investment opportunities, and present recommendations to executive leadership. Represent the finance function in cross-departmental strategic planning, OKR setting, and company-wide operating rhythms. What you'll bring to the team: 8-10+ years of progressive experience in strategic finance, FP&A, investment banking, private equity, or venture capital, including experience managing and developing people (FinTech or consumer subscription and/or startup experience strongly preferred). Demonstrated track record leading company-wide planning processes (budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning) at a venture-backed or high-growth company. Strong leadership and executive communication skills. Advanced Excel / Google Sheets modeling and technical skills; experience with FP&A software (e.g., Adaptive, Anaplan, Pigment, AI native tools) a plus. Excellent analytical skills and strategic mindset. Proven ability to influence and drive alignment across functions and levels, including at the executive and board level. Strong accounting and systems knowledge. Strong data visualization skills and an ability to synthesize complicated analyses in simple, actionable ways for senior stakeholders. Enthusiasm to learn and evolve your own skillset, and to grow the skillset of your team, over time. Proven people leader with experience building, managing, and developing high-performing finance teams. Exceptional executive presence - comfortable presenting to and influencing the CFO, executive team, investors and board, and unafraid to speak up on critical issues. Strategic mindset with the ability to translate ambiguous business problems into structured financial frameworks and clear recommendations. Strong ownership mentality; detail-oriented and committed to producing work at a high standard while delegating effectively. Creative mindset for building bespoke financial models for a diverse set of cross-functional needs. Data-driven approach to analyzing problems and supporting decisions. Adaptability and flexibility, comfortable operating in a startup environment that requires the ability to pivot when necessary. Not sure this one's for you? Don't count yourself out. Show us what you've got and we'll reach out if there's a great fit. Work perks at Greenlight: Medical, dental, vision, and HSA match Paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits Traditional 401k with company match Unlimited PTO Paid company holidays and pop-up bonus holidays Professional development stipends Mental health resources 1:1 financial planners Fertility healthcare 100% paid parental and caregiving leave, plus cleaning service and meals during your leave Flexible WFH, both remote and in-office opportunities Fully stocked kitchen, catered lunches, and occasional in-office happy hours Employee resource groups Our stance on salaries: Greenlight provides a competitive compensation package with a market-based approach to pay and will vary depending on your location, experience and skill set. The total compensation package for this position will also include a discretionary performance bonus, equity rewards, medical benefits, 401K match, and more. Greenlight conducts continuous compensation evaluations across departments and geographies to ensure we are keeping our pay current and competitive. The estimated base pay range for this position in (NY, CA, WA): $185,000- 260,000 The estimated base pay range for this position in (CO): $185,000- 235,000 Who we are: It takes a special team to aim for a never-been-done-before mission like ours. We're looking for people who love working together because they know it makes us stronger, people who look to others and ask, "How can I help?" and then "How can we make this even better?" If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and help create a world where every child grows up to be happy and healthy in money and life, apply to join our team. Greenlight is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Greenlight is committed to an inclusive work environment and interview experience. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in our hiring process, please reach out to your recruiter directly or email email protected . We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Greenlight is the leading family fintech company on a mission to help parents raise financially smart kids. We proudly serve more than 6 million parents and kids with our award-winning banking app for families. With Greenlight, parents can automate allowance, manage chores, set flexible spend controls, and invest for their family's future. Kids and teens learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest. At Greenlight, we believe every child should have the opportunity to become financially healthy and happy. It's no small task, and that's why we leap out of bed every morning to come to work. Because creating a better, brighter future for the next generation depends on it. Greenlight is looking for a Senior Creative Strategist to lead the thinking behind our creative. This person will own the strategic point of view that shapes every brief, turning internal data and cultural signal into a clear creative direction our editors and creators can run with. You'll be the person in the room asking "why this, why now, why does it matter to our audience". This is a strategy focused role. We need someone who can look at performance data, platform trends, and audience behavior, and translate that into sharp, actionable briefs. Your day-to-day: Write creative briefs autonomously, grounding every recommendation in internal performance data and emerging online/cultural trends Develop a clear strategic rationale for each brief: what we're making, who it's for, why it will work, and how we'll know Accurately assess and analyze performance data (content, campaign, and platform level) to identify what's working, what's not, and why Translate analysis into forward looking recommendations Partner closely with editors to prioritize and champion strong visual strategy, giving clear feedback rooted in strategic intent Help ensure the "why" behind a creative choice is understood, not just the "what" Identify and help source content from creators, evaluating fit against brand and campaign strategy Work directly with creators to ensure output aligns with the brief and Greenlight's voice Partner with the internal brand team on asset exchange and alignment, ensuring creative stays consistent with broader brand strategy Act as a strategic connective tissue between data, brand, editorial, and creator relationships What you'll bring to the team: 5+ years of experience in creative strategy, content strategy, or a related role, ideally with exposure to both data analysis and creative production A track record of writing briefs that lead to creative work, not just documentation of requests Strong analytical skills; comfortable in data/analytics tools and confident drawing conclusions from them A sharp eye for visual strategy and the ability to give editors direction that improves the work Experience sourcing or managing creator relationships/content Excellent collaborator able to work across brand, editorial, and creative teams and keep everyone aligned to the same strategy Strong written communication; briefs need to be clear, persuasive, and easy to act on Self starter who can work autonomously and drive briefs from insight to output with minimal oversight Nice to have: Experience in fintech, family finance, or consumer subscription products Familiarity with short form/social content trends and platform specific creative strategy Experience working with creator/influencer networks at scale Work perks at Greenlight: Medical, dental, vision, and HSA match Paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits Traditional 401k with company match Unlimited PTO Paid company holidays and pop-up bonus holidays Professional development stipends Mental health resources 1:1 financial planners Fertility healthcare 100% paid parental and caregiving leave, plus cleaning service and meals during your leave Flexible WFH, both remote and in-office opportunities Fully stocked kitchen, catered lunches, and occasional in-office happy hours Employee resource groups Greenlight provides a competitive compensation package with a market-based approach to pay and will vary depending on your location, experience and skill set. The total compensation package for this position will also include a discretionary performance bonus, equity rewards, medical benefits, 401K match, and more. Greenlight conducts continuous compensation evaluations across departments and geographies to ensure we are keeping our pay current and competitive. The estimated base pay range for this position in (NY, CA, WA): $85,000 -115,000 The estimated base pay range for this position in (CO): $85,000 -100,000 Who we are: It takes a special team to aim for a never-been-done-before mission like ours. We're looking for people who love working together because they know it makes us stronger, people who look to others and ask, "How can I help?" and then "How can we make this even better?" If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and help create a world where every child grows up to be happy and healthy in money and life, apply to join our team. Greenlight is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Greenlight is committed to an inclusive work environment and interview experience. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in our hiring process, please reach out to your recruiter directly or email email protected . We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
07/22/2026
Full time
Greenlight is the leading family fintech company on a mission to help parents raise financially smart kids. We proudly serve more than 6 million parents and kids with our award-winning banking app for families. With Greenlight, parents can automate allowance, manage chores, set flexible spend controls, and invest for their family's future. Kids and teens learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest. At Greenlight, we believe every child should have the opportunity to become financially healthy and happy. It's no small task, and that's why we leap out of bed every morning to come to work. Because creating a better, brighter future for the next generation depends on it. Greenlight is looking for a Senior Creative Strategist to lead the thinking behind our creative. This person will own the strategic point of view that shapes every brief, turning internal data and cultural signal into a clear creative direction our editors and creators can run with. You'll be the person in the room asking "why this, why now, why does it matter to our audience". This is a strategy focused role. We need someone who can look at performance data, platform trends, and audience behavior, and translate that into sharp, actionable briefs. Your day-to-day: Write creative briefs autonomously, grounding every recommendation in internal performance data and emerging online/cultural trends Develop a clear strategic rationale for each brief: what we're making, who it's for, why it will work, and how we'll know Accurately assess and analyze performance data (content, campaign, and platform level) to identify what's working, what's not, and why Translate analysis into forward looking recommendations Partner closely with editors to prioritize and champion strong visual strategy, giving clear feedback rooted in strategic intent Help ensure the "why" behind a creative choice is understood, not just the "what" Identify and help source content from creators, evaluating fit against brand and campaign strategy Work directly with creators to ensure output aligns with the brief and Greenlight's voice Partner with the internal brand team on asset exchange and alignment, ensuring creative stays consistent with broader brand strategy Act as a strategic connective tissue between data, brand, editorial, and creator relationships What you'll bring to the team: 5+ years of experience in creative strategy, content strategy, or a related role, ideally with exposure to both data analysis and creative production A track record of writing briefs that lead to creative work, not just documentation of requests Strong analytical skills; comfortable in data/analytics tools and confident drawing conclusions from them A sharp eye for visual strategy and the ability to give editors direction that improves the work Experience sourcing or managing creator relationships/content Excellent collaborator able to work across brand, editorial, and creative teams and keep everyone aligned to the same strategy Strong written communication; briefs need to be clear, persuasive, and easy to act on Self starter who can work autonomously and drive briefs from insight to output with minimal oversight Nice to have: Experience in fintech, family finance, or consumer subscription products Familiarity with short form/social content trends and platform specific creative strategy Experience working with creator/influencer networks at scale Work perks at Greenlight: Medical, dental, vision, and HSA match Paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits Traditional 401k with company match Unlimited PTO Paid company holidays and pop-up bonus holidays Professional development stipends Mental health resources 1:1 financial planners Fertility healthcare 100% paid parental and caregiving leave, plus cleaning service and meals during your leave Flexible WFH, both remote and in-office opportunities Fully stocked kitchen, catered lunches, and occasional in-office happy hours Employee resource groups Greenlight provides a competitive compensation package with a market-based approach to pay and will vary depending on your location, experience and skill set. The total compensation package for this position will also include a discretionary performance bonus, equity rewards, medical benefits, 401K match, and more. Greenlight conducts continuous compensation evaluations across departments and geographies to ensure we are keeping our pay current and competitive. The estimated base pay range for this position in (NY, CA, WA): $85,000 -115,000 The estimated base pay range for this position in (CO): $85,000 -100,000 Who we are: It takes a special team to aim for a never-been-done-before mission like ours. We're looking for people who love working together because they know it makes us stronger, people who look to others and ask, "How can I help?" and then "How can we make this even better?" If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and help create a world where every child grows up to be happy and healthy in money and life, apply to join our team. Greenlight is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Greenlight is committed to an inclusive work environment and interview experience. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in our hiring process, please reach out to your recruiter directly or email email protected . We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Greenlight is the leading family fintech company on a mission to help parents raise financially smart kids. We proudly serve more than 6 million parents and kids with our award-winning banking app for families. With Greenlight, parents can automate allowance, manage chores, set flexible spend controls, and invest for their family's future. Kids and teens learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest. At Greenlight, we believe every child should have the opportunity to become financially healthy and happy. It's no small task, and that's why we leap out of bed every morning to come to work. Because creating a better, brighter future for the next generation depends on it. Greenlight is looking for a Video Editor, Paid Social to help bring our creative strategy to life on screen. You'll take briefs, raw footage, and creator content and turn them into fast, scroll-stopping videos built specifically for paid social (Meta, TikTok, YouTube, etc). This is a great role for someone early in their editing career who already has strong instincts for pacing, hooks, and platform-native storytelling, and wants to sharpen those instincts against real performance data. This is a hands-on, production-focused role with room to grow. We're looking for someone who's fast and detail-oriented in the edit bay, but who's equally hungry to understand why an edit works. Your day-to-day: Edit short-form video for paid social from creative briefs, raw footage, and creator-submitted content Build strong hooks and pacing designed to stop the scroll in the first 1-3 seconds, and hold attention through the full spot Produce multiple cuts and variants (lengths, aspect ratios, hooks, captions) for testing across platforms Partner with creative strategists to understand the "why" behind a brief and translate it into clear visual choices Incorporate feedback rooted in strategic intent, not just aesthetic preference Help identify opportunities to improve an edit based on what's worked in past campaigns Edit specifically for the platform: correct specs, safe zones, captions/subtitles, and native creative conventions for Meta, TikTok, and YouTube Stay current on platform trends, formats, and editing styles that are performing well in paid social right now Review and edit raw creator footage into polished, on-brief assets Flag gaps in creator-submitted footage that may limit what's possible in the edit, and help problem-solve around them Work closely with creative strategists, brand, and other editors in a fast-paced, iterative production cycle Take structured feedback well and turn revisions around quickly without losing craft Organize and manage project files, versions, and exports so work is easy to hand off and track What you'll bring to the team: 1-3 years of experience editing video for paid social, social media, or digital marketing; agency, in-house brand, or freelance experience welcome A strong reel demonstrating short-form editing chops - pacing, hooks, captions, and platform-native formatting Proficiency in Premiere Pro and/or CapCut (After Effects a plus) Solid understanding of specs, trends, and best practices across Meta, TikTok, and YouTube An eye for what makes content perform, and curiosity about the strategy and data behind it Comfortable working with raw, imperfect creator footage and making it shine Organized and detail-oriented - you keep versions, exports, and file names clean under deadline pressure Coachable self-starter who takes feedback well and is eager to build speed and range over time Nice to have: Experience editing UGC/creator content specifically for paid ad campaigns Familiarity with fintech, family finance, or consumer subscription products Basic motion graphics or animation skills Experience contributing to or reading paid social performance data (CTR, hook rate, thumb-stop rate) to inform edits Work perks at Greenlight: Medical, dental, vision, and HSA match Paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits Traditional 401k with company match Unlimited PTO Paid company holidays and pop-up bonus holidays Professional development stipends Mental health resources 1:1 financial planners Fertility healthcare 100% paid parental and caregiving leave, plus cleaning service and meals during your leave Flexible WFH, both remote and in-office opportunities Fully stocked kitchen, catered lunches, and occasional in-office happy hours Employee resource groups Our stance on salaries: Greenlight provides a competitive compensation package with a market-based approach to pay and will vary depending on your location, experience and skill set. The total compensation package for this position will also include a discretionary performance bonus, equity rewards, medical benefits, 401K match, and more. Greenlight conducts continuous compensation evaluations across departments and geographies to ensure we are keeping our pay current and competitive. The estimated base pay range for this position in (NY, CA, WA): $55,000- 95,000 T he estimated base pay range for this position in (CO): $55,000-85,000 Who we are: It takes a special team to aim for a never-been-done-before mission like ours. We're looking for people who love working together because they know it makes us stronger, people who look to others and ask, "How can I help?" and then "How can we make this even better?" If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and help create a world where every child grows up to be happy and healthy in money and life, apply to join our team. Greenlight is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Greenlight is committed to an inclusive work environment and interview experience. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in our hiring process, please reach out to your recruiter directly or email email protected . We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
07/22/2026
Full time
Greenlight is the leading family fintech company on a mission to help parents raise financially smart kids. We proudly serve more than 6 million parents and kids with our award-winning banking app for families. With Greenlight, parents can automate allowance, manage chores, set flexible spend controls, and invest for their family's future. Kids and teens learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest. At Greenlight, we believe every child should have the opportunity to become financially healthy and happy. It's no small task, and that's why we leap out of bed every morning to come to work. Because creating a better, brighter future for the next generation depends on it. Greenlight is looking for a Video Editor, Paid Social to help bring our creative strategy to life on screen. You'll take briefs, raw footage, and creator content and turn them into fast, scroll-stopping videos built specifically for paid social (Meta, TikTok, YouTube, etc). This is a great role for someone early in their editing career who already has strong instincts for pacing, hooks, and platform-native storytelling, and wants to sharpen those instincts against real performance data. This is a hands-on, production-focused role with room to grow. We're looking for someone who's fast and detail-oriented in the edit bay, but who's equally hungry to understand why an edit works. Your day-to-day: Edit short-form video for paid social from creative briefs, raw footage, and creator-submitted content Build strong hooks and pacing designed to stop the scroll in the first 1-3 seconds, and hold attention through the full spot Produce multiple cuts and variants (lengths, aspect ratios, hooks, captions) for testing across platforms Partner with creative strategists to understand the "why" behind a brief and translate it into clear visual choices Incorporate feedback rooted in strategic intent, not just aesthetic preference Help identify opportunities to improve an edit based on what's worked in past campaigns Edit specifically for the platform: correct specs, safe zones, captions/subtitles, and native creative conventions for Meta, TikTok, and YouTube Stay current on platform trends, formats, and editing styles that are performing well in paid social right now Review and edit raw creator footage into polished, on-brief assets Flag gaps in creator-submitted footage that may limit what's possible in the edit, and help problem-solve around them Work closely with creative strategists, brand, and other editors in a fast-paced, iterative production cycle Take structured feedback well and turn revisions around quickly without losing craft Organize and manage project files, versions, and exports so work is easy to hand off and track What you'll bring to the team: 1-3 years of experience editing video for paid social, social media, or digital marketing; agency, in-house brand, or freelance experience welcome A strong reel demonstrating short-form editing chops - pacing, hooks, captions, and platform-native formatting Proficiency in Premiere Pro and/or CapCut (After Effects a plus) Solid understanding of specs, trends, and best practices across Meta, TikTok, and YouTube An eye for what makes content perform, and curiosity about the strategy and data behind it Comfortable working with raw, imperfect creator footage and making it shine Organized and detail-oriented - you keep versions, exports, and file names clean under deadline pressure Coachable self-starter who takes feedback well and is eager to build speed and range over time Nice to have: Experience editing UGC/creator content specifically for paid ad campaigns Familiarity with fintech, family finance, or consumer subscription products Basic motion graphics or animation skills Experience contributing to or reading paid social performance data (CTR, hook rate, thumb-stop rate) to inform edits Work perks at Greenlight: Medical, dental, vision, and HSA match Paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits Traditional 401k with company match Unlimited PTO Paid company holidays and pop-up bonus holidays Professional development stipends Mental health resources 1:1 financial planners Fertility healthcare 100% paid parental and caregiving leave, plus cleaning service and meals during your leave Flexible WFH, both remote and in-office opportunities Fully stocked kitchen, catered lunches, and occasional in-office happy hours Employee resource groups Our stance on salaries: Greenlight provides a competitive compensation package with a market-based approach to pay and will vary depending on your location, experience and skill set. The total compensation package for this position will also include a discretionary performance bonus, equity rewards, medical benefits, 401K match, and more. Greenlight conducts continuous compensation evaluations across departments and geographies to ensure we are keeping our pay current and competitive. The estimated base pay range for this position in (NY, CA, WA): $55,000- 95,000 T he estimated base pay range for this position in (CO): $55,000-85,000 Who we are: It takes a special team to aim for a never-been-done-before mission like ours. We're looking for people who love working together because they know it makes us stronger, people who look to others and ask, "How can I help?" and then "How can we make this even better?" If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and help create a world where every child grows up to be happy and healthy in money and life, apply to join our team. Greenlight is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Greenlight is committed to an inclusive work environment and interview experience. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in our hiring process, please reach out to your recruiter directly or email email protected . We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
