Video Editor responsible for editing and optimizing video content for clients’ YouTube channels. Collaborating closely with the internal team to deliver professional YouTube videos.
Responsibilities
Edit long-form YouTube videos (approx 20 minutes) from raw footage into clear, engaging, professional final cuts
Remove filler, tighten pacing, and enhance clarity while preserving the client’s voice and message
Add on-screen text, light motion graphics, b-roll, screen recordings, and music where appropriate
Create short clips from long-form videos for YouTube Shorts and other platforms when requested
Follow client-specific brand guidelines, templates, and stylistic preferences
Implement feedback accurately and efficiently with minimal revisions
Manage multiple client projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
Communicate clearly with the internal team regarding timelines, capacity, and priorities (our Social Media Manager will be the liaison who communicates directly to clients)
Flag issues proactively (missing files, unclear direction, unrealistic timelines)
Maintain organized project files and workflows using shared tools
Requirements
Excellent written & spoken English communication skills
2+ years of experience editing video content (YouTube experience strongly preferred)
Strong storytelling and pacing instincts
High attention to detail — audio, visuals, captions, formatting
Ability to follow processes, templates, and brand standards consistently
Comfortable working with repetitive workflows across multiple clients
Organized, reliable, and deadline-driven
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Able to receive and apply feedback without defensiveness
Calm under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities
Strong aesthetic judgment and restraint (knowing when not to over-edit)
Working knowledge of tools such as: Adobe Premiere Pro / Final Cut / DaVinci Resolve Slack Google Drive / Dropbox Project management tools (Asana, ClickUp, etc.)
Understanding of how music, pacing, and visuals influence viewer emotion and retention
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