About the role
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to understand the goals, branding, and vision for each video
- Edit raw video footage into engaging, high-quality pieces for publication
- Create custom graphics and animation elements as needed to align with client branding
- Source and incorporate suitable music or sound effects into videos
- Implement SEO strategies to optimize video content for YouTube's search algorithm
- Deliver final video files in the correct format for each platform
- Manage, backup, and organize all video files effectively
- Stay up-to-date with YouTube's policies, emerging trends, and best practices
- Continually find ways to improve and streamline the editing process to meet client needs
Requirements
- Love for YouTube, and video
- 1-2 years of professional video editing experience, ideally within the YouTube space
- Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and After Effects or Davinci Resolve
- Excellent storytelling skills with an understanding of pacing and narrative structure
- Knowledge of SEO strategies for YouTube and an understanding of its policies
- Exceptional attention to detail and a strong sense of visual aesthetics
- Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively collaborate with team members and clients
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects to meet tight deadlines
- Proven ability to adhere to brand guidelines and maintain a consistent style
- A portfolio or reel showcasing your editing abilities is required
- Fluent in English is a must-have (every other language is a plus)
- working with leading international brands
- room and appreciation for your own ideas and improvements
- flexible working hours (Possibility to work Full- or Part time)
- remote-first culture – you can work from anywhere
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
video editingAdobe Premiere ProFinal Cut ProAfter EffectsDavinci ResolveSEO strategiesstorytellingnarrative structurevisual aestheticsproject management
Soft skills
attention to detailcommunicationcollaborationtime managementcreativityadaptabilityproblem-solvingclient managementteamworkorganization