Assembly Ventures - Long-Form Youtube Video Editor

Video Editor is needed in Remote, United States.

Client: Assembly Ventures

Location: Remote

Contract: Contractor

Job Description

We’re looking for talented video editors to join our global YouTube agency who can edit up to 12 long format videos per month. On average, we create 8-15 min long educational and business-focused videos for our customers.

What you’ll do:

• Take raw footage from clients and edit the A-Roll, then animate video content, ensuring it aligns with their scripts, goals and brand.
• Utilize Adobe Premiere and After Effects to create engaging, high-quality motion graphics and dynamic visuals.
• Apply your expertise in color grading, audio mixing and sound design to enhance the viewing experience.
• Find and utilize engaging b-roll, archival footage and stock footage to illustrate concepts.
• Work closely with our team of producers, script writers, and designers to bring creative concepts to life.
• Deliver well-organized project files and facilitate the handoff to other team members or clients as needed.

Ideal Candidate

You’re a visual storyteller. You understand how to weave together raw footage, graphics, and sound to create compelling video content. You obsess over the smallest details - the right cut, the perfect transition, the ideal color grade - without losing sight of the overall narrative. You love the process of transformation, taking raw materials and crafting them into a polished, engaging final product. You’re capable of taking a creative brief and bringing it to life through video.

You have a discerning eye and ear for video and sound design. You appreciate the subtleties of color grading and understand how to use sound design to enhance the visual experience. Your creative expertise isn’t limited to “Layer 1” or “Audio Track 2” - you deliver clean, organized project files that are easy for others to work with.

You are a YouTube specialist. You’re familiar with the unique requirements of editing for YouTube, from creating engaging openings that hook viewers, to incorporating calls to action, to optimizing for viewer retention. You’re always up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices on the platform.

You are a great communicator and work well in a team setting. You appreciate the insights and feedback that come from collaboration and are not afraid to ask questions or offer your own ideas. You take pride in your work, are reliable, and strive to deliver your best on every project.

Requirements

Job requirements:

• 1+ year experience in video editing and animation within a YouTube-focused context. Bonus points for experience editing Ali Abdaal talking head style videos.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere and After Effects.
• Strong skills in color grading, audio mixing and sound design.
• Experience working as part of a creative team and collaborating on video projects.
• Strong attention to detail, with a dedication to quality and consistency.
• Deep understanding of YouTube platform, the importance of maintaining a high viewer retention rate.
• You follow current trends in digital video content, regularly watches tutorials, and trainings on how to further develop his/hers editing skills!
• Collaborative spirit and a commitment to meeting deadlines.

Benefits

What you’ll get:

• You’ll work with a dedicated team of creative professionals who are passionate about creating great YouTube content.
• You’ll get to work remotely, from wherever you want! (As long as it has reliable WiFi and a comfortable place for you to work)
• You’ll be challenged with a diverse array of projects and clients, providing a dynamic and rewarding work environment.

Additional Information

Location: Remote

Salary: To be discussed

Hours: Full-time