Head of Shorts Testing

Dhar Mann Studios

• $100K — $120K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years analyzing social media content performance, especially in short-form video or digital media
  • Deep knowledge of performance metrics on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube
  • Ability to derive creative recommendations from viewer retention data
  • Hands-on experience with short-form video editing and version creation
  • Understanding of viral storytelling and audience behavior
  • Experience in creating dashboards and reporting systems for creative teams
  • Strong attention to detail and project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Own the testing process for videos from post-production to public release.
  • Create multiple versions of videos with strategic variations in hooks, pacing, and endings.
  • Manage a testing assistant for setting up Instagram and Facebook tests.
  • Analyze performance data to identify viewer drop-off points and engagement metrics.
  • Recommend and implement edit changes based on test results.
  • Develop clear reporting systems tracking hypotheses, results, and recommendations.
  • Align test performance with live content to establish KPIs for successful releases.

Benefits

  • Fully remote position, allowing for flexible work arrangements.
  • Opportunity to oversee a dedicated testing assistant.
  • Dynamic work environment with a focus on content performance optimization.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge developments in social media testing and strategy.
  • Potential for occasional leadership opportunities in project management.
Full Job Description
BIG PICTURE: Why This Role Matters: The Head of Testing will be responsible for turning completed short-form edits into fully optimized, publish-ready videos. Once post-production delivers a short, this team will develop and test four to five versions across Instagram Trial Reels and Facebook A/B tests, using performance data to identify the strongest opening hook, pacing, ending, and overall edit. This role owns the testing process from the first hypothesis through final recommendation, ensuring the version we publish has the highest probability of success. HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME: Own each short after post-production and carry it through testing, iteration, and final optimization before public release. Create four to five strategically different versions of each short, including alternate hooks, openings, pacing, story structure, calls to action, and endings. Manage testing assistant to set up Instagram Trial Reels and Facebook A/B tests, then run follow-up tests when the first results reveal additional opportunities. Review hook rate, retention charts, drop-off points, completion rate, engagement, and other platform signals to diagnose where viewers lose interest. Recommend and execute edit changes based on the data, including requesting new voiceover from Dhar when a stronger test requires it. Create clear reporting systems that track every version, hypothesis, result, learning, next step, and final publishing recommendation. Compare test performance with live-post performance to develop KPIs and minimum thresholds that increase the probability of a successful public release. WHAT YOU HAVE: 3+ years of experience analyzing social media content performance, preferably within short-form video, digital media, or the creator economy. Deep working knowledge of Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube performance metrics, with particular strength in hook rate and audience retention. A proven ability to turn retention-chart dips and platform data into specific creative and editorial recommendations. Hands-on short-form editing experience; the ideal candidate can personally create alternate hooks, endings, pacing variations, and test versions. Strong understanding of viral storytelling, viewer psychology, opening-image selection, pacing, payoff, and platform-specific audience behavior. Experience building dashboards, reports, testing frameworks, and practical KPIs that creative teams can use to make publishing decisions. Strong ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple videos and testing cycles at once without losing version control. WHO OVERSEES YOU: The Head of Testing will report directly to the Head of Shorts. WHO YOU OVERSEE: The Head of Testing will oversee one Testing Assistant and lead the day-to-day workflow of the Shorts Testing Team. WHERE IT ALL GOES DOWN: The role is remote. WHEN THE MAGIC HAPPENS: This is a full-time role. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday (occasional weekend work will be required), with specific hours and flexibility discussed during the interview. Testing cycles may occasionally require timely review of live platform results.

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