Black Vault Media - Video Editor Needed – YouTube / After Effects

Client: Black Vault Media

Location: Remote

Contract: Part-time, Contract, Freelance

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled remote Video Editor to produce high-quality, engaging YouTube content using After Effects.

The role involves creating fast-paced, high-energy, retention-focused videos inspired by creators such as Ben Azelart, MrBeast, and the Stokes Twins. Responsibilities include editing existing footage, enhancing storytelling, and helping publish content consistently.

• Use rapid pacing and quick cuts to maintain viewer engagement.
• Add sound effects such as comedic pops, whooshes, risers, and impact hits.
• Create dynamic zoom-ins and zoom-outs to emphasize reactions and comedic moments.
• Apply vibrant, energetic, and cinematic color grading.
• Design on-screen text, callouts, pop-ups, countdowns, and other graphics.
• Incorporate B-roll, handheld footage, wide shots, drone footage, and cinematic intercuts.
• Use After Effects for object highlights, glows, visual effects, speed ramps, slow-motion transitions, and other retention-enhancing effects.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Adobe After Effects.
• Proven experience editing YouTube content.
• An excellent understanding of pacing, storytelling, and audience retention.
• Ability to create clean, polished, and professional video edits.
• Experience with Ben Azelart, MrBeast, Stokes Twins, or similar high-energy YouTube editing styles is highly preferred.
• Applicants should have both strong After Effects and YouTube editing experience.

Additional Information

Work location: Remote

Footage and projects are ready to edit, allowing the successful candidate to begin immediately.

Bonus: Experience creating strong YouTube thumbnails is a significant advantage.

To apply, please provide:

• Your portfolio
• Examples of YouTube editing work
• Your rate
• Your availability