Video Editor
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Edit short-form video content from YouTube Lives into engaging clips for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, occasionally handling long-form content with strong pacing. Create engaging thumbnails, graphics, social media visuals, and branded assets while utilizing motion graphics, animation, captions, and text overlays to enhance storytelling. Brainstorm creative concepts that don't require on-camera talent and stay ahead of social media trends to maximize reach and engagement. Maintain an organized workflow by managing project files, assets, and editing timelines while collaborating with the wider media team to improve content performance and brand consistency.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in video editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, or similar)
- Experience creating short-form content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
- Strong understanding of pacing, storytelling, hooks, captions, and audience retention
- Experience with motion graphics, text animation, and visual effects (After Effects or equivalent)
- Graphic design experience for social media content, thumbnails, and digital assets (Photoshop, Canva, Illustrator, or similar)
- Strong creative instincts and ability to independently execute content ideas
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
- Video Editing: 1 years (Required)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience editing YouTube long-form content
- Familiarity with local scenes, developments, attractions, and culture
- Experience using AI tools to speed up workflows, generate ideas, and assist in content creation (we're not looking for AI-generated videos, just smart workflow enhancement)
- Ability to think outside the box to find resources needed to complete a project
- Graphic Design: 1 year (Preferred)
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