Location: Fully Remote Type: Full-Time Compensation: Competitive — budget flexible for top-tier skill level Performance Incentives: View-based bonuses & growth milestones We’re hiring a high-output Video Editor to support a fast-growing content operation focused on YouTube long-form and high-volume short-form distribution across TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels, and Meta platforms. This role is ideal for an editor who understands how content performs , not just how to cut video. You’ll be responsible for producing 10–20 short-form videos per day , repurposed from YouTube content, interviews, and long-form recordings — optimized for retention, watch time, hooks, titles, and thumbnails . This is a performance-driven role with bonuses tied directly to views and growth milestones . Vertical clips for: TikTok Instagram Reels Facebook Reels Vertical clips for: TikTok Instagram Reels Facebook Reels “Mini-clips” pulled from long-form YouTube videos and interviews Fast-paced, scroll-stopping edits optimized for: First 1–3 second hook Strong pacing Clean captions Visual emphasis Fast-paced, scroll-stopping edits optimized for: First 1–3 second hook Strong pacing Clean captions Visual emphasis High daily volume: 10–20 short-form videos per day Long-form YouTube edits Strong understanding of: Retention curves Jump cuts & pacing Pattern interrupts Viewer psychology Strong understanding of: Retention curves Jump cuts & pacing Pattern interrupts Viewer psychology YouTube-specific editing style (not cinematic — performance-focused) Create high-volume vertical clips optimized for Meta platforms Identify high-impact moments from long-form videos and interviews Edit with speed, clarity, and strong storytelling Apply simple but effective animations (text, emphasis, motion highlights) Format for multiple platforms with correct specs Edit long-form YouTube videos with retention in mind Collaborate on titles and thumbnails strategy Understand what drives: Click-through rate (CTR) Average view duration (AVD) Watch time Understand what drives: Click-through rate (CTR) Average view duration (AVD) Watch time Use simple motion graphics , not overproduction Animated captions, emphasis words, zooms, highlights Clean, modern, social-native look Utilize AI tools to: Recommend animations Speed up clipping Streamline editing workflows Utilize AI tools to: Recommend animations Speed up clipping Streamline editing workflows Comfortable experimenting with new AI editing tools to improve output speed and consistency Adobe Premiere Pro / After Effects (or equivalent) CapCut (highly acceptable for short-form) Descript, Opus, VEED, or similar AI tools Photoshop / Figma for thumbnails Frame.io or similar review tools Consistently producing 10–20 high-quality short-form videos per day Strong YouTube pacing and storytelling instincts Thumbnails and titles that improve CTR Ability to move fast without sacrificing quality Clear understanding of what performs on YouTube & social platforms Hitting performance milestones that unlock bonus compensation 2+ years experience editing YouTube and short-form content Deep understanding of YouTube algorithm fundamentals Proven experience with vertical content performance Strong instincts for: Hooks Pacing Retention Strong instincts for: Hooks Pacing Retention Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-output environment Data-minded — cares about views, not just visuals Open to feedback and constant optimization Experience editing for creators or personal brands Experience managing or testing thumbnails/titles Familiarity with YouTube Studio analytics Prior success with viral short-form content Competitive monthly salary (flexible for strong candidates) Performance bonuses tied to view milestones Long-term opportunity with a growing content brand Potential to evolve into Lead Editor / Content Strategist role