Video Editor - 59419222187

Position: Video Editor & Motion Graphic Designer (YouTube Channel Focused)

Location: Remote (Latam (especially the Yucatán Peninsula) and South Africa)

Contract: Independent Contractor

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, PST

About The Role

A creative and conceptual Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer is needed to support a growing YouTube channel and its broader short-form content strategy. The ideal candidate thrives on producing engaging, scroll-stopping content for platforms like YouTube, Instagram Reels, and TikTok.

The Editing Process Follows a 3-phase Approach

• Timeline Edits - Clean, fast cuts removing filler, false starts, and pauses
• Creative Edit - Infuse storytelling, humor, pacing, zooms, and dynamic touches
• Motion Graphics Polish - Use tools like After Effects to enhance with kinetic text, transitions, and visual emphasis
  
  

This role requires a strong eye for storytelling, timing, and platform-specific trends.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit 1-2 long-form YouTube videos weekly from raw footage to final export
• Repurpose long-form content into short-form clips for social media (Reels, Shorts, TikTok)
• Create custom motion graphics (text animation, callouts, transitions, etc.)
• Craft high-retention videos with strong hooks in the first 1-3 seconds
• Work closely with the creative team to shape stories and define visual direction
• Stay current on trending formats and editing techniques across video platforms
• Ensure delivery of polished content optimized for viewer retention and platform performance
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• A portfolio showcasing strong YouTube-first and short-form content
• Proficient in Premiere Pro and After Effects (or similar motion graphics tools)
• Understanding of platform algorithms and what drives engagement
• Great sense of pacing, rhythm, and storytelling flow
• Creativity to pitch hooks, transitions, and content ideas
• Able to follow a structured workflow while contributing original ideas
• Bonus skills: Audio editing, color grading, or meme-style editing
  
  

You Might Be a Great Fit If You

• Instinctively know what makes a video hook viewers
• Regularly analyze trends and viral formats
• Think in snappy edits, quick cuts, and engaging transitions
• Enjoy transforming raw footage into attention-grabbing content
• Work independently, meet deadlines, and strive for continuous improvement