Video Editor and Content Specialist

Overview
We are seeking a skilled Video Editor & Content Specialist with a passion for creating engaging long-form and short-form content from extended video sessions. This role requires a deep understanding of social media platforms, strong creative insight, and a commitment to producing high-quality content that resonates with audiences across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Spotify.

Our client is a podcast creator producing a high content volume, recording 2-3 weekly episodes with sessions lasting 1-3 hours. They’re seeking a video editor to take charge of post-production, turning these in-depth recordings into polished full episodes and engaging, shareable clips and shorts for social media. The ideal candidate is experienced, detail-oriented, a creative thinker with a flair for creating their style, and eager to work long-term with a passionate team which they would be an integral part of.

Responsibilities:

- Video Editing: I edit long-form videos into polished full-length and compelling short-form content, extracting the best clips that captivate and engage audiences on various platforms.

- Social Media Optimization: Adapt content to fit the nuances of each platform (adjusting formats, length, and sizing), maximizing reach and engagement on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, and other platforms.

- Graphic Design: Create attention-grabbing thumbnails and graphics that enhance content visibility and drive audience interest.
Creative Direction: Work autonomously to deliver quality content without heavy guidance, bringing creative ideas for engaging clips, and understanding what makes a clip successful in today’s social media and podcasting landscape.

- Content Scheduling and Posting: Eventually, you will own the scheduling and posting of content across channels, ensuring a steady stream of engaging material.

Requirements:

- Experience: Minimum 3 years of video editing experience or 3000+ hours, with a strong portfolio showcasing long-form and short-form content, preferably from other podcasts.

- Social Media Savvy: Knowledge of what performs best on each major platform (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Spotify), with an understanding of platform-specific requirements such as content length and aspect ratios.

- Graphic Design: Intermediate skills in graphic design, specifically for creating eye-catching thumbnails.

Technical Requirements:

-Access to a computer capable of handling high-definition video editing and large file storage (200+GB at a time).
Stable internet connection (understanding that the internet may be impacted by weather conditions but must be reliable for consistent uploads and communication).

-Long-Term Availability: Looking for someone committed to growing with the project and becoming an essential member of the team.

Skills:
- Strong background in video editing and use of video editing tools.
- Familiarity with social media scheduling tools.
- Strong organizational skills and an independent work ethic - comfortable working independently with minimal guidance.
- A creative eye for storytelling and an instinct for knowing what makes a good clip.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Applicants must be available to work during Central Standard Time (CST) hours.

Please take the test below, we will send an interview invite once we have viewed the test results. Thank you
https://app.testgorilla.com/s/sebch22s