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Job Title
Junior Video Editor (YouTube & Podcast Content)
Location
Remote
Time Zone
US Time Zones (EST–PST)
Role Overview
We are seeking a Junior Video Editor with hands-on experience editing YouTube videos and podcast content. This role is ideal for an early-career editor who understands modern YouTube-style storytelling, pacing, and audience retention, and who actively uses emerging AI-powered tools to enhance editing speed, quality, and creativity. You will work closely with content creators, producers, and marketers to turn long-form and short-form recordings into polished, engaging video content optimized for digital platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Edit long-form YouTube videos and video podcasts, including multi-camera edits where applicable
Create short-form clips (Shorts, Reels, TikToks) from podcast and YouTube content
Apply clean cuts, pacing, basic motion graphics, captions, and sound balancing suitable for YouTube audiences
Use AI-powered tools to assist with editing workflows, captioning, clipping, noise reduction, and content optimization
Collaborate with producers and creators to implement feedback and revisions efficiently
Ensure all videos align with brand guidelines, platform best practices, and publishing requirements
Organize project files and assets to support a smooth remote workflow
Required Qualifications
1+ year of hands-on experience editing YouTube videos and/or video podcasts
Demonstrated experience using modern AI tools in video editing workflows (e.g., AI-assisted editing, auto-captioning, audio cleanup, clip generation, or similar)
Proficiency with at least one professional video editing platform (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar)
Strong understanding of YouTube and podcast content styles, pacing, and viewer engagement
Non-negotiable: Prior experience working remotely, with fluency in remote collaboration tools and platforms such as Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana (or similar). Candidates must have previously worked with US or UK-based companies; applications without this experience will not be considered.
Ability to take feedback, manage deadlines, and communicate clearly in a remote environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience editing for YouTube channels or podcasts with consistent publishing schedules
Familiarity with short-form content strategies for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels
Basic motion graphics or text animation experience
Interest in staying current with new AI tools and trends in video production and content creation
Tools & Technology
Video Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar
Audio & Podcast Tools: Adobe Audition, Descript, or similar
AI Tools: Descript, Runway, Opus Clip, Auto-captioning tools, AI audio cleanup tools, or comparable platforms
Collaboration & Workflow: Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana, Notion, or similar
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