Video Editor - 17692

Long-form YouTube edits

Strong understanding of:

• Retention curves

• Jump cuts & pacing

• Pattern interrupts

• Viewer psychology

YouTube-specific editing style (not cinematic — performance-focused)

Create high-volume vertical clips optimized for Meta platforms

Identify high-impact moments from long-form videos and interviews

Edit with speed, clarity, and strong storytelling

Apply simple but effective animations (text, emphasis, motion highlights)

Format for multiple platforms with correct specs

Edit long-form YouTube videos with retention in mind

Collaborate on titles and thumbnails strategy

Understand what drives:

• Click-through rate (CTR)

• Average view duration (AVD)

• Watch time

Use simple motion graphics, not overproduction

Animated captions, emphasis words, zooms, highlights

Clean, modern, social-native look

Utilize AI tools to:

• Recommend animations

• Speed up clipping

• Streamline editing workflows

Comfortable experimenting with new AI editing tools to improve output speed and consistency

Adobe Premiere Pro / After Effects (or equivalent)

CapCut (highly acceptable for short-form)

Descript, Opus, VEED, or similar AI tools

Photoshop / Figma for thumbnails

Frame.io or similar review tools

2+ years experience editing YouTube and short-form content

Deep understanding of YouTube algorithm fundamentals

Proven experience with vertical content performance

Strong instincts for:

• Hooks

• Pacing

• Retention

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-output environment

Data-minded — cares about views, not just visuals

Open to feedback and constant optimization

Experience editing for creators or personal brands

Experience managing or testing thumbnails/titles

Familiarity with YouTube Studio analytics

Prior success with viral short-form content