Video Editor

Role Summary:

The Video Editor is responsible for turning raw footage into polished, platform-ready content for client YouTube channels and Instagram accounts. This role requires strong command over pacing, storytelling, and platform-specific formatting (long-form YouTube, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels), while meeting tight turnaround timelines across multiple client accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

Editing & Post-Production

•⁠ ⁠Edit raw footage into final videos for YouTube (long-form, Shorts) and Instagram (Reels, carousels where video-based)

•⁠ ⁠Cut for pacing, retention, and platform-specific viewer behavior (hook in first 3 seconds, watch-time optimization, etc.)

•⁠ ⁠Add graphics, text overlays, subtitles/captions, transitions, and sound design as per brand guidelines

•⁠ ⁠Color grade and correct footage for consistency across a channel/account

•⁠ ⁠Sync and mix audio (voiceover, background music, sound effects)

Brand & Client Alignment

•⁠ ⁠Follow individual client style guides - tone, music preference, graphic templates

•⁠ ⁠Incorporate feedback from Account Managers/clients accurately and within revision timelines

•⁠ ⁠Maintain brand consistency across all videos for a given client account

Workflow & Coordination

•⁠ ⁠Work from shot lists, scripts, and briefs provided by the Account Manager/production team

•⁠ ⁠Coordinate with videographers to flag any footage gaps before final cut

•⁠ ⁠Manage multiple edit timelines simultaneously across different clients without missing deadlines

•⁠ ⁠Organize and archive raw footage, project files, and final exports systematically (naming conventions, folder structure)

Quality Control

•⁠ ⁠Self-review for continuity errors, audio sync issues, and export quality before submission

•⁠ ⁠Ensure correct export specs (resolution, aspect ratio, format) per platform - 16:9 for YouTube, 9:16 for Shorts/Reels, etc.

•⁠ ⁠Flag technical or creative concerns proactively rather than after client feedback

Requirements:

•⁠ ⁠2+ years of hands-on editing experience, preferably for YouTube and/or Instagram content

•⁠ ⁠Proficiency in editing software — Premiere Pro / DaVinci Resolve / Final Cut Pro (specify per your studio's tools)

•⁠ ⁠Working knowledge of After Effects or similar for motion graphics/text animation (preferred)

•⁠ ⁠Strong sense of pacing and storytelling suited to short-form and long-form digital content

•⁠ ⁠Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines without compromising quality

•⁠ ⁠Basic understanding of platform algorithms/retention metrics is a plus

Reporting & Accountability:

•⁠ ⁠Daily/weekly submission of edit status to Editor Manager

What Success Looks Like:

• ⁠Edits delivered within agreed turnaround time, first cut requiring minimal revisions
• ⁠Consistent brand/style adherence across all videos for a client
• ⁠No missed platform deadlines due to editing delays
• ⁠Positive client feedback on quality and creative execution