In-House Video Editor (Long-Form YouTube Focus + Short-Form Reels

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled, highly creative, and extremely organized Video Editor with a primary focus on long-form YouTube content. This role requires a strong creative voice, excellent communication, and the ability to bring storytelling ideas to life with originality and emotional impact. You must understand pacing, structure, and retention, while also bringing fresh, creative approaches to every project.

You will also edit short-form Reels using provided content, but long-form storytelling and creative vision remain the core responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Long-Form YouTube Editing (Primary Responsibility):

• Edit 15–30 minute YouTube videos with strong storytelling, pacing, creativity, and viewer retention strategy

• Develop imaginative editorial approaches that elevate the final product

• Execute high-level sound design, music curation, and audio mixing that enhances the story creatively

• Deliver expressive, creative color grading across all content

• Incorporate clean visual effects, transitions, and motion graphics that elevate creativity without distracting

• Provide accurate estimated timelines for rough cuts, revisions, and final delivery

• Maintain proactive communication with the team regarding progress, creative direction, or potential adjustments

Short-Form Editing (Secondary Responsibility):

• Edit short-form Reels with high creativity, strong hooks, and fast-paced, scroll-stopping energy

• Match the creative tone and quality of long-form content while bringing fresh ideas

Production Support Responsibilities:

• Support the team on the field when needed, including filming, assisting with creative direction, and providing production backup

• Ensure all gear is prepped and ready before shoot days

• Ensure all footage is backed up and organized properly following established workflows

• Help keep daily operations smooth by anticipating needs and supporting the team wherever necessary

• Maintain excellent communication with team members about rough draft timing, workflow updates, and file organization

General Expectations:

• Work efficiently under pressure with consistent creativity

• Remain coachable and open to feedback

• Solve problems independently and creatively

• Maintain a mindset of constant improvement and artistic exploration

• Stay extremely organized with files, timelines, and overall workflow

Required Skills:

• 3–5 years of professional experience editing long-form YouTube content

• Strong creative storytelling instincts and deep understanding of audience psychology

• Expert sound design and audio mixing with creative intention

• Strong transitions, VFX, and motion graphics integration with creative purpose

• High-level color grading with artistic vision

• Strong communication skills—verbal and written

• Proven ability to provide accurate ETAs and meet deadlines

• Highly organized with assets, timelines, and backup workflows

• Ability to support the team on-set when needed (filming, gear, production)

• Ability to work independently without constant direction

• Coachable, growth-oriented mindset

• Proficiency in DaVinci Resolve preferred

Portfolio Requirement:

Applicants must submit:

• 2–4 long-form YouTube videos showcasing storytelling, creativity, pacing, color grading, and sound design

• Any short-form Reels demonstrating creative, high-energy editing

Applications without relevant long-form samples will not be reviewed.

Compensation & Hiring Process:

• Salary will be discussed with candidates during the interview phase.

• All candidates will complete a 1-week paid trial period, after which a final hiring decision will be made.

What We’re Looking For:

We're looking for someone who blends strong creative instincts with technical mastery—an editor who sees editing as an art form. Someone who brings originality, emotion, and vision to every project while staying organized, communicative, and reliable. A teammate who enhances the team's workflow and elevates the creative output every single day.

Pay: From $3,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person