Video Editor

Posted 4 Days Ago
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Los Angeles, CA
In-Office
100K-110K Annually
Senior level
Consumer Web • Digital Media • Design
Building the worlds biggest YouTube channel
The Role
The Video Editor will lead the editing of YouTube content, influence storytelling and pacing, and collaborate creatively, ensuring high engagement and brand alignment.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are seeking a Video Editor to take a role in shaping the creative direction and execution of our videos. This individual will bring extensive experience editing YouTube content that has garnered hundreds of millions of views, a deep understanding of YouTube's algorithm and trends, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines.


This is not just a technical editing role—you will be a key player in the room, responsible for setting the tone, pacing, and energy of our content to maintain and elevate the channel's brand identity.


Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Video Editing: Lead the editing process from rough cuts to polished final exports, ensuring a seamless narrative, high engagement, and alignment with the channel's style.
  • Creative Leadership: Act as a key creative voice during pre-production and post-production, influencing storytelling decisions, pacing, and content strategy.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with producers and other team members to execute the vision of each project.
  • Innovation: Stay on top of trends, editing techniques, and YouTube best practices to keep the channel fresh and competitive.
  • Feedback & Mentorship: Provide constructive feedback to junior editors and assist in developing their skills.
  • Long Hours & High Stakes: Be prepared to work extended hours as needed to meet deadlines, especially during high-impact content launches.

Qualifications

  • Experience: Minimum of 5+ years editing YouTube content, with proven success in creating videos that have achieved hundreds of millions of views.
  • Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and other relevant editing tools.
  • Storytelling Skills: A deep understanding of pacing, narrative structure, and emotional engagement.
  • Creative Vision: Strong visual storytelling instincts with a keen eye for detail and pacing tailored for the YouTube platform.
  • Leadership: Ability to take charge in a high-pressure environment, inspire the team, and drive projects to completion.
  • YouTube Expertise: In-depth knowledge of YouTube's algorithm, audience retention strategies, and platform trends.
  • Portfolio: A robust portfolio showcasing standout YouTube projects with substantial reach and engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in frenetic lifestyle and prank content
  • Familiarity with analytics tools to understand and optimize content performance.
  • Previous experience managing a team of editors.

Benefits

Salary: $100-110k DOE with performance bonuses available. Full health benefits offered as well.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a groundbreaking team creating content that millions of viewers love.
  • Opportunity to lead and innovate in a highly competitive digital media space.
  • Competitive salary, benefits, and potential for growth within the organization.

How to apply

Watch this video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtWE5LcyTf8

Top Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro
After Effects
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The Company
HQ: Los Angeles, California
16 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

Building one of the world's biggest YouTube channels

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