YouTube Video Editor

YouTube Video Editor (Long-Form + VFX) HighKey Agency is a digital PR and social media company specializing in building elite personal and brand presences in the aesthetic industry, from top-tier plastic surgeons to high-growth med spas. We engineer content systems that drive visibility, inbound demand, and long-term brand equity at scale. Our team moves fast, executes at a high level, and is obsessed with results. If you’re looking to break into a high-performance agency environment, this is your entry point. Position Overview We are hiring a YouTube Video Editor with strong experience editing direct-to-camera YouTube content, interviews, podcasts, and educational long-form videos (not cinematic films or documentaries). This role is focused on virality, not cinematic storytelling. You should be comfortable editing talking-head content with: Fast, intentional pacing Jump cuts, pattern interrupts, and on-screen emphasis Motion graphics, light VFX, and visual overlays that enhance clarity and retention You will be responsible for producing 4–12 YouTube videos per month, including: Full long‑form edits YouTube‑optimized intros/outros High‑click‑through thumbnails Occasional short‑form cutdowns derived from long‑form content Key Responsibilities Edit long‑form YouTube videos (direct‑to‑camera, interviews, podcasts, educational content) Optimize pacing, structure, and visual flow for viewer retention Add motion graphics, light VFX, callouts, captions, and on‑screen emphasis Create YouTube thumbnails designed for high CTR (not cinematic posters) Produce clean, engaging intros and outros aligned with YouTube best practices Occasionally create short‑form clips from long‑form videos Collaborate with internal short‑form editors to maintain brand consistency Work directly with creators and internal strategists to execute the content vision Proactively suggest improvements to structure, visuals, and presentation What This Role Is Not To be explicit, this role is not for: Cinematic filmmakers Wedding/travel/documentary editors Film‑style storytelling specialists We are looking for YouTube‑first editors who understand how content actually performs on the platform. Reference: Qualifications Proven experience editing YouTube‑native long‑form content Portfolio demonstrating: Talking‑head YouTube videos Retention‑focused editing Motion graphics / VFX used to enhance clarity Strong understanding of: YouTube pacing & viewer psychology Retention curves and pattern interrupts Visual reinforcement of spoken content Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, or similar Ability to manage multiple projects and hit deadlines consistently Strong communication skills and ability to take creative direction Bonus: Experience working with educational, business, or personal brand content Compensation $200 per long‑form video (should take approx. 5 hours per video) Complex long‑form video: $500 per edit (requires a lot more skill/animations/etc.) Why Join HighKey Work with high‑level creators and brands in a fast‑growing niche Be part of a performance‑driven agency that values execution over fluff Gain exposure to high‑volume, high‑impact YouTube content systems Opportunity for long‑term collaboration and growth within the agency How to Apply If you are a YouTube‑first editor , we want to see your work! Please submit: Your resume A portfolio with YouTube long‑form examples (required) Any relevant results or performance metrics (if available) #J-18808-Ljbffr