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)

Understanding of pop-culture

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