Video Editor

Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: 9:00AM - 6:00PM EST Salary Range: $1,300 - $1,800 per month Our client is a dynamic content creation studio specializing in high-quality podcasts, videos, educational content, and digital media. They produce everything from short-form social content to full-length YouTube shows and professional podcast distributions. They are seeking a skilled and versatile Video Editor who can excel in editing educational videos, event highlight reels, interview content, short-form social clips, and long-form podcast/YouTube episodes. This role is ideal for someone who works fast, communicates clearly, and understands modern content formats across all platforms. Role Overview The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and efficient under tight deadlines. You must have a strong understanding of current social media trends, pacing for educational content, and long-form storytelling for YouTube and podcasts. Key Responsibilities 1. Educational Video Editing (Primary Focus) Edit short educational videos using raw footage, talking-head content, screen recordings, or multi-camera setups. Select the best takes and build clear, engaging narratives. Sync high-quality audio with video. Add supporting visuals (graphics, lower thirds, on-screen text, B-roll). Apply sound effects, licensed music, color correction, and polished finishing touches. Add accurate captions for accessibility and sound-off viewing. 2. Short-Form Content Creation (Social Media Clips) Review long-form content (YouTube videos, interviews, podcasts) to identify compelling moments. Edit short-form clips (15–60 seconds) for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, etc. Add dynamic captions, text treatments, motion elements, zooms/punch-ins, graphics, and sound design. Optimize pacing and hooks for maximum retention and virality. 3. Event Highlight Reels & Interview Content Edit high-energy event recaps using professional footage, transitions, text overlays, and music. Craft clean, polished interview-based videos with strong narrative flow. Incorporate B-roll, branded graphics, and color correction to maintain a consistent visual identity. 4. Long-Form Editing (Podcasts & YouTube) Edit full podcast episodes and long-form YouTube videos. Assemble multi-camera timelines, add graphics, incorporate B-roll, and create smooth pacing. Ensure brand consistency, storytelling clarity, and a clean, polished final output. 5. Audio Editing & Production Clean, level, and master audio tracks for podcast release (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.). Handle noise reduction, EQ, compression, and clarity enhancement. Export final podcast audio in the required platforms’ technical specs. 6. Workflow & Communication Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet quick-turn deadlines. Deliver consistent updates, follow organized naming conventions, and maintain efficient file management. Communicate proactively about needs, blockers, and delivery timelines.