Video Editor (YouTube & Podcast Content)

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Job Title: 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

2+ 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

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

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

• Please NOTE
• It is crucial that you complete the application form in full. As part of the application process, you will be required to record a video. If your application is successful, you will receive an email confirming next steps — the video is the first step of the interview process. If you do not record a video, we will not be able to consider you for ANY open roles.

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