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)