Remote YouTube Video Editor (Freelance)

Your Impact Begins Here

Imagine your edits sparking thousands of conversations online and transforming ordinary footage into captivating stories that inspire, inform, and entertain. As our next Remote YouTube Video Editor, you’ll bring creative vision to each frame and elevate every project with your unique style—while collaborating with storytellers who see the world as you do: bold, imaginative, and endlessly curious.

What You’ll Achieve

Your influence goes beyond timelines and transitions. Every decision you make—whether it’s color grading for maximum mood, cutting footage for emotional punch, or adding animations that educate and delight—directly shapes how viewers experience our content. You’ll see instant feedback as engagement soars, knowing your choices fuel our growth on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Transform raw video assets into compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences, utilizing industry-standard software and innovative editing techniques.
• Partner with scriptwriters, voiceover artists, and channel creators to ensure every story flows naturally and delivers maximum impact—whether it's a five-minute explainer or a thirty-minute docuseries.
• Apply thoughtful pacing, on-screen graphics, and sound design to enhance watch time and retention, ensuring each video feels fresh, relevant, and platform-optimized.
• Leverage audience insights and YouTube analytics to adjust editing style and story arc for better engagement—never settling for “good enough.”
• Uphold best practices for video SEO, including keyword-rich titling, compelling thumbnails, and tight descriptions, so your edits don’t just impress—they get discovered.

How You’ll Collaborate

We’re a fully remote team, so you’ll partner across continents and time zones, connecting daily via Google Meet, Slack, and Trello. Every brief is a conversation, not a checklist. Expect open creative feedback, idea sharing, and a team that celebrates experimentation. When you spot an opportunity to try a new animation style or sound effect, we’ll encourage you to go for it—and support you every step.

Tools & Technology Stack

You’ll work with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve for color and final output. Familiarity with Canva, Photoshop, and online libraries for sound and graphics keeps you nimble and resourceful. Our asset sharing happens on Google Drive and Dropbox—so you’re never out of the loop, no matter where you log in from.

What Makes You a Fit

You simplify complex editing workflows, turning hours of footage into sharp, engaging stories—sometimes on tight turnarounds, always with artistic flair. Your passion for YouTube culture shines through, whether you’re brainstorming a new hook, dissecting trends, or recommending fresh formats to keep viewers watching. You thrive in remote settings, utilizing strong digital collaborative skills to keep every project moving forward with clarity and alignment. When creative friction arises, you channel it into even better work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience editing YouTube content—show us your portfolio, and let’s talk results.
• Deep expertise with video editing tools, including Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• An instinct for rhythm, storytelling, and how digital audiences respond to visual cues.
• You’re comfortable navigating remote project management tools, like Slack and Trello, to keep projects moving smoothly.
• Adaptability to respond to changing creative direction and emerging trends—always eager to introduce fresh perspectives to every new project.

Growth & Opportunity

Your work will reach millions, with your fingerprints on projects that set industry trends. We reward experimentation—if you dream up a new edit style or interactive video feature, we’ll help you test it. This freelance role offers a clear path to more complex projects, higher-profile channels, and even leadership roles as you demonstrate results.

Compensation & Perks

You’ll earn $52,562 annually—with opportunities for bonuses as our channel hits new milestones. Flexible hours and a fully remote work style mean you can edit where you’re happiest and most inspired.

Ready to Inspire?

If you’re driven to push creative boundaries, see feedback as fuel for growth, and want your edits to spark conversations around the world, we’re excited to meet you. Let’s create videos that move audiences—and shape the future of online storytelling together.