Yarn (YC W24) is Hiring - Narrative Video Editor (Contract)

About Yarn (YC W24)

Yarn is a seed-stage technology startup based in the heart of SoHo, NYC, dedicated to building a next-generation creative video platform. Backed by Y Combinator, we are reimagining how video content is produced, edited, and distributed. Our client roster already includes industry innovators like Clay and Shopify , and we are scaling rapidly.

We are looking for a Narrative Video Editor to join our small, high-impact team of creatives, designers, and engineers. If you are passionate about the intersection of storytelling and technology, this is your chance to shape the future of a platform that will redefine how stories are told.

The Role: Crafting Compelling Narratives

As a Narrative Video Editor at Yarn, you will be a vital contributor to our creative output. You will work across the spectrum, from polished high-end marketing assets to engaging social-first content. This role requires a unique balance of creative vision and technical versatility, working both independently and in deep collaboration with our product and design teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Editing: Take ownership of video projects from raw footage to final export, maintaining a sharp narrative focus for high-end and social marketing campaigns.
• Workflow Innovation: Collaborate directly with our engineers and designers to refine our internal creative processes and enhance the platform’s video-editing capabilities.
• Creative Autonomy: Operate with a high level of ownership. You will be expected to make independent creative decisions, pivot quickly, and manage projects in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with team members to ensure the content you create reflects both our high aesthetic standards and our forward-thinking brand identity.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a storyteller who understands the rhythm of great editing and the technical demands of a modern production workflow.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 3+ years of professional video editing experience, ideally demonstrating a mix of social media engagement and high-end narrative production.
• Technical Suite: Proficiency in industry-standard tools, including DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere, Avid Media Composer, or Capcut .
• Motion Skills: Basic competency in motion graphics (After Effects or equivalent) to add polish and visual flair to your edits.
• Professionalism: A strong, polished portfolio or reel that showcases your ability to tell compelling stories through video.
• Logistics: You must be based in NYC and possess legal US work authorization to work on-site in our SoHo office.

Role Overview

Details

Narrative Video Editor

Yarn (YC W24)

SoHo, New York City (On-site)

3 Months (Potential for permanent)

$6,500 – $10,000 / month

High-end & Social Marketing Video

NYC-based, US work authorization

Why Join Yarn?

• Shape the Product: You won’t just be an editor; you will be an active participant in building the tool you use every day.
• Startup Growth: As a YC-backed startup, we offer the excitement and opportunity for rapid career progression that comes with building something from the ground up.
• High-Impact Portfolio: Work on campaigns for industry leaders like Shopify and Clay.

How to Apply

If you are ready to bring your narrative expertise to Yarn, please submit your application.

Please ensure your application includes:

1. Updated Resume/CV.

2. Link to your professional reel or portfolio. (Please highlight examples of high-end marketing narratives and social content).

Yarn is an equal opportunity employer. We value creativity, diverse perspectives, and a drive to build the future of video.