The Video Editor will lead the editing of YouTube content, influence storytelling and pacing, and collaborate creatively, ensuring high engagement and brand alignment.
We are seeking a Video Editor to take a role in shaping the creative direction and execution of our videos. This individual will bring extensive experience editing YouTube content that has garnered hundreds of millions of views, a deep understanding of YouTube's algorithm and trends, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines.
This is not just a technical editing role—you will be a key player in the room, responsible for setting the tone, pacing, and energy of our content to maintain and elevate the channel's brand identity.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Video Editing: Lead the editing process from rough cuts to polished final exports, ensuring a seamless narrative, high engagement, and alignment with the channel's style.
- Creative Leadership: Act as a key creative voice during pre-production and post-production, influencing storytelling decisions, pacing, and content strategy.
- Collaboration: Work closely with producers and other team members to execute the vision of each project.
- Innovation: Stay on top of trends, editing techniques, and YouTube best practices to keep the channel fresh and competitive.
- Feedback & Mentorship: Provide constructive feedback to junior editors and assist in developing their skills.
- Long Hours & High Stakes: Be prepared to work extended hours as needed to meet deadlines, especially during high-impact content launches.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 5+ years editing YouTube content, with proven success in creating videos that have achieved hundreds of millions of views.
- Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and other relevant editing tools.
- Storytelling Skills: A deep understanding of pacing, narrative structure, and emotional engagement.
- Creative Vision: Strong visual storytelling instincts with a keen eye for detail and pacing tailored for the YouTube platform.
- Leadership: Ability to take charge in a high-pressure environment, inspire the team, and drive projects to completion.
- YouTube Expertise: In-depth knowledge of YouTube's algorithm, audience retention strategies, and platform trends.
- Portfolio: A robust portfolio showcasing standout YouTube projects with substantial reach and engagement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in frenetic lifestyle and prank content
- Familiarity with analytics tools to understand and optimize content performance.
- Previous experience managing a team of editors.
Benefits
Salary: $100-110k DOE with performance bonuses available. Full health benefits offered as well.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a groundbreaking team creating content that millions of viewers love.
- Opportunity to lead and innovate in a highly competitive digital media space.
- Competitive salary, benefits, and potential for growth within the organization.
How to apply
Watch this video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtWE5LcyTf8
Top Skills
Adobe Premiere Pro
After Effects
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