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Video Editor

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Deep understanding of YouTube strategy, focusing on retention, watch time, CTR, and why thumbnails matter
  • Proficient Canva skills for thumbnails, graphics, and text animations
  • Proficiency in video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro) with experience editing long-form (10–30 min) and YouTube Shorts
  • Knowledge of YouTube SEO, keywords, titles, descriptions, and analytics; willingness to use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) for ideation and optimization

Requirements:

  • Edit long-form YouTube videos (10–30 minutes) with strong pacing, hooks, pattern interrupts, and clean storytelling, and cut/optimize Shorts from the same content
  • Design high-converting thumbnails using Canva, including dynamic text overlays, graphics, b-roll, and subtle motion where it enhances retention
  • Collaborate on video structure, hooks, flow, and ensure branding, tone, and visual identity are consistent
  • Implement YouTube SEO best practices (titles, descriptions, keywords, chapters, and trends) and stay ahead of platform shifts; utilize AI tools for ideation and optimization

Job description

 

We’re looking for a YouTube video editor who understands storytelling, pacing, thumbnails, keywords, and how to turn great content into a channel people binge and subscribe to.

This role is all about building traction, growing a YouTube channel, and helping shape a recognizable brand in the real estate + business + mom-life space.

What You’ll Be Editing

Our content is a blend of:

  • Real estate coaching + strategy

  • Social media growth + content systems

  • Mom life, work/life balance, and behind-the-scenes real talk

Think: valuable, relatable, high-energy content that educates and keeps people watching.

What You’ll Do:

  • Edit longform YouTube videos (10–30 min) with strong pacing, hooks, pattern interrupts, and clean storytelling

  • Cut and optimize YouTube Shorts from longform content

  • Design high-converting thumbnails (Canva mastery required)

  • Add dynamic text overlays, graphics, b-roll, sound effects, and light motion where it enhances retention

  • Collaborate on video structure, hooks, and flow, not just edits

  • Implement YouTube SEO best practices: titles, descriptions, keywords, chapters, and trends

  • Use ChatGPT (or similar tools) when needed for hooks, titles, descriptions, and idea refinement

  • Maintain consistent branding, tone, and visual identity

  • Stay ahead of YouTube trends, algorithm shifts, and best practices

You're a Great Fit if:

  • Live and breathe YouTube strategy, not just editing

  • Understand retention, watch time, CTR, and why thumbnails matter

  • Are a Canva power user (thumbnails, graphics, text animations)

  • Know how to edit for both YouTube AND YouTube Shorts

  • Understand SEO, keywords, and how videos get discovered

  • Can take feedback well and also confidently bring creative ideas to the table

  • Love building something long-term and watching a channel gro

Tools and Skills:

  • Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar

  • Canva (non-negotiable)

  • YouTube Studio + analytics familiarity

  • ChatGPT or AI tools for ideation, SEO, and optimization

  • Organized workflows and file management

 

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