Core of the Heart - Podcast Long Form Video Editor for @UnlearnedWisdom

Video Editor is needed in United States.

Client: Core of the Heart

Location: United States

Contract: Contract

Job Description

As the Podcast Long-Form Video Editor for the Unlearned Wisdom podcast, you are the chief storyteller responsible for transforming raw podcast recordings into engaging, spiritually impactful video episodes. You will work directly with our team to set the quality bar, ensuring every episode is a premium, on-brand experience. You will be responsible for the entire long-form post-production process, from initial assembly to final polish, with constant growth in audience retention, creative execution, and unwavering quality being your key performance indicators.

Requirements

• Experience: 4+ years of professional experience editing long-form video content specifically for video podcasts.
• Portfolio: Must provide a portfolio of long-form podcast editing that clearly demonstrates exceptional storytelling, pacing, and technical skill.
• Technical Skills: Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, high proficiency in After Effects, and proficiency in audio mixing and mastering (within Premiere or Audition) to broadcast-level standards.
• YouTube Knowledge: Innate understanding of YouTube analytics, particularly audience retention graphs, and a deep knowledge of YouTube as a platform (packaging, titling, thumbnails, community engagement).
• Software Proficiency: Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop), ClickUp (or similar PM tool like Asana/Notion), and Google Drive & G-Suite.

Additional Information

Compensation is $500 per delivered video episode, with openness to discussing a monthly retainer after a 60-day review.

To apply, send your portfolio and resume, along with a brief Loom.com video (up to 3 minutes) explaining your fit for the role. Any other clear examples showcasing your skills are also encouraged.

Core Responsibilities

• Full Lifecycle Video Editing: Own the entire post-production for 1-2 long-form YouTube episodes per week, including multi-cam assembly, story editing, color grading, sound mixing, and adding all creative/graphical elements.
• Creative Storytelling: Go beyond just cutting. Identify the most powerful moments, and structure the edit to maximize emotional impact and audience retention.
• Brand & Quality Control: Act as the final guardian for all long-form content. Ensure every second of video aligns with our brand and mission while maintaining high technical standards.
• Asset & Project Management: Meticulously organize all project files, raw footage, B-roll, and graphic assets ensuring seamless handoffs and archiving.
• Performance Analysis: Review the performance of every episode you cut and analyze YouTube retention graphs to improve future edits.
• Collaborative Revisions: Work directly with the Head of Content to execute feedback efficiently and positively.

Core Values

• God Above All else: You’re keen on growing spiritually, and the Gospel guides every business decision.
• 200% Accountability: Over-communicate and complete commitments proactively.
• Sense of Urgency: Move with purpose and speed without sacrificing quality, addressing opportunities and issues immediately.
• Come with solutions, not problems: Use resources to be a leader and create solutions rather than asking for constant help.
• Attention To Detail: Be obsessive and pay attention to little things for consistent greatness.

This Role Is NOT For You If:

• You are concerned about when work ends.
• You need lots of hand-holding & are bad at time management.
• You don’t communicate well across teams.
• You prefer comfort over growth.