YouTube Video Editor

Part-Time Freelance Video Content Editor

Job Description

A growing media brand is seeking a Part-Time Freelance Video Content Editor to help shape its visual storytelling across digital platforms. This role is ideal for creative editors with strong storytelling instincts who can transform long-form conversations into engaging short-form content for social media audiences.

The ideal candidate understands internet culture, audience engagement, and content trends while bringing a unique creative perspective to video editing. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a fast-growing media brand focused on culture, relationships, lifestyle, ambition, and modern conversations.

Job Responsibilities

• Edit long-form podcast and interview content into engaging short-form videos
• Create compelling visual narratives that enhance storytelling
• Develop content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and other digital platforms
• Source and incorporate archival footage, imagery, memes, screenshots, and cultural references
• Collaborate on social media strategy, content packaging, and audience growth initiatives
• Craft attention-grabbing hooks and platform-specific content formats
• Help refine and evolve the brand’s visual identity
• Optimize content for engagement, retention, and shareability

Requirements

• Strong video editing experience with a creative storytelling approach
• Excellent editorial judgment and content selection skills
• Deep understanding of social media platforms and digital culture
• Knowledge of storytelling, pacing, audience retention, and visual communication
• Ability to identify and highlight compelling moments from long-form conversations
• Experience creating content for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
• Strong understanding of trends in media, lifestyle, fashion, and internet culture
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and detail-oriented
• New York City-based candidates preferred

Compensation

• Part-time freelance opportunity
• Flexible project-based work
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing media brand
• Build a portfolio of high-impact social media and digital content
• Potential for ongoing collaboration and professional growth

Video Editor for Artist Interview Series

Job Description

A new artist interview series is seeking a talented Video Editor to help shape engaging content featuring artists and organizers discussing the evolving ambient music landscape. This contract opportunity is available to editors based in Chicago or working remotely. The ideal candidate has strong post-production skills and a passion for storytelling through video.

Job Responsibilities

• Edit interview-based video content for digital distribution
• Assemble footage into engaging and polished episodes
• Enhance videos with graphics, audio balancing, and transitions
• Collaborate with producers and creative teams
• Ensure consistent quality and brand standards across episodes
• Meet production deadlines and delivery schedules

Requirements

• Experience editing video content for digital platforms
• Proficiency with professional video editing software
• Strong storytelling and pacing skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Chicago-based or able to work remotely

Compensation

• $125 per episode
• Contract position
• Remote-friendly opportunity
• Potential for ongoing work as the series expands