Junior Video Editor (YouTube & Podcast Content)

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Job Title
Junior Video Editor (YouTube & Podcast Content)

Location
Remote

Time Zone
US Time Zones (EST–PST)

Role Overview
We are seeking a Junior Video Editor with hands-on experience editing YouTube videos and podcast content. This role is ideal for an early-career editor who understands modern YouTube-style storytelling, pacing, and audience retention, and who actively uses emerging AI-powered tools to enhance editing speed, quality, and creativity. You will work closely with content creators, producers, and marketers to turn long-form and short-form recordings into polished, engaging video content optimized for digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit long-form YouTube videos and video podcasts, including multi-camera edits where applicable

• Create short-form clips (Shorts, Reels, TikToks) from podcast and YouTube content

• Apply clean cuts, pacing, basic motion graphics, captions, and sound balancing suitable for YouTube audiences

• Use AI-powered tools to assist with editing workflows, captioning, clipping, noise reduction, and content optimization

• Collaborate with producers and creators to implement feedback and revisions efficiently

• Ensure all videos align with brand guidelines, platform best practices, and publishing requirements

• Organize project files and assets to support a smooth remote workflow

Required Qualifications

• 1+ year of hands-on experience editing YouTube videos and/or video podcasts

• Demonstrated experience using modern AI tools in video editing workflows (e.g., AI-assisted editing, auto-captioning, audio cleanup, clip generation, or similar)

• Proficiency with at least one professional video editing platform (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar)

• Strong understanding of YouTube and podcast content styles, pacing, and viewer engagement

• Non-negotiable: Prior experience working remotely, with fluency in remote collaboration tools and platforms such as Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana (or similar). Candidates must have previously worked with US or UK-based companies; applications without this experience will not be considered.

• Ability to take feedback, manage deadlines, and communicate clearly in a remote environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience editing for YouTube channels or podcasts with consistent publishing schedules

• Familiarity with short-form content strategies for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels

• Basic motion graphics or text animation experience

• Interest in staying current with new AI tools and trends in video production and content creation

Tools & Technology

• Video Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar

• Audio & Podcast Tools: Adobe Audition, Descript, or similar

• AI Tools: Descript, Runway, Opus Clip, Auto-captioning tools, AI audio cleanup tools, or comparable platforms

• Collaboration & Workflow: Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana, Notion, or similar

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