Core of the Heart - YouTube Long Form Video Editor (Vlogs, Docu series, etc) for @JohnnyChangLive

Video Editor is needed in Los Angeles, United States.

Client: Core of the Heart

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Contract: Contract

Job Description

As the YouTube Long-Form Editor (Vlogs) for the @JohnnyChangLive brand, you are the chief storyteller responsible for transforming hours of raw vlog, documentary, and behind-the-scenes footage into captivating, spiritually impactful YouTube videos. You will work directly with the Head of Content to set the quality bar for all narrative content, ensuring every video is a premium, on-brand, and emotionally resonant experience. You are an owner, responsible for the entire vlog post-production pipeline, from sifting through footage to final polish.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional experience editing narrative, vlog, or documentary-style content specifically for YouTube.
• Must provide a portfolio of long-form YouTube videos that clearly demonstrates exceptional narrative storytelling, pacing, music selection, and technical skill.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• High proficiency in After Effects for motion graphics and text.
• Expert-level skills in sound design and music selection to drive emotion.
• Innate understanding of YouTube analytics, particularly audience retention graphs.
• Must be proficient in the following:
• Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop)
• ClickUp (or similar PM tool like Asana/Notion)
• Google Drive & G-Suite
• Must have a deep knowledge of YouTube as a platform and a passion for narrative storytelling (vlogs, docu-series).
• Added bonus if you are in Los Angeles. Not necessary though.

Compensation

Phase 1: Paid per delivered video (we can negotiate what that will be) with opportunities (& bonuses) to increase based on performance. Phase 2: Open to a monthly retainer fee if consistent success is shown within the first 60-90 days.

How to Apply

Please follow all the steps on the application page. Make sure that you include undeniable proof that you have consistently edited long-form YouTube videos that have gotten hundreds of thousands or millions of views. Ultimately, we want to see that you’ve already done this type of job at the highest level. If your experience is not made clear in your application submission, we will politely pass over your application quickly.

Core Values

• Keep God First: We focus on the gospel and how it can impact peoples’ lives.
• Radical Accountability: We own outcomes, not intentions. You come with solutions, not problems.
• Move with Urgency & Discipline: We act quickly on the most impactful tasks for the business.
• Committed to Systems & Processes: We build systems and processes so excellence doesn’t depend on individuals.
• Embody Grace For Each Other: Always speak honestly and openly address issues while remembering grace.

Links To Our Channels

• Johnny Chang’s YT: https://www.youtube.com/@johnnychanglive
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnnychanglive