Short Form Post Production Editor

Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 6:45 PM Travel: Up to 60% (Domestic and/or International as needed) Job Type: Full-Time About Subject Subject is one of the fastest-growing education technology companies in the country, helping more than 1,000 schools deliver flexible, accredited learning opportunities to students nationwide. From supporting school districts and virtual schools to partnering with organizations like the USHL and top youth sports organizations, Subject is changing how students access education—whether they're in the classroom, on the road competing, or learning from home. Recognized for our growth and innovation, we're proud recipients of: Ideal Candidate You're obsessed with YouTube. You study channels like Colin and Samir, Diary of a CEO, Alex Hormozi, MrBeast, and other creator-led brands—not to copy them, but to understand why they keep audiences watching. You think like both an editor and a strategist, constantly looking for ways to improve storytelling, retention, thumbnails, and packaging. About the Role Want to help edit content for one of the fastest-growing founders in education? Michael Vilardo, Co-Founder & CEO of Subject, is growing his personal brand and content presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. We're looking for a creative Short Form Post Production Editor to join our team. This role is for someone who understands what makes content perform—not just how to cut clips. You'll work directly with our marketing team to transform podcast episodes, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage into engaging short-form content that reaches millions of viewers. IG @mikefromsubject TikTok @mikefromsubject YT @mikefromsubject Responsibilities Edit high-volume short-form video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, LinkedIn, and YouTube Shorts Identify high-impact moments from podcasts, interviews, and long-form content Add captions, graphics, motion elements, and sound design to maximize engagement Optimize pacing, hooks, and storytelling for audience retention Stay current on platform trends, editing styles, and viral formats Organize project files and maintain an efficient post-production workflow Collaborate with the marketing team on content strategy and creative direction Qualifications 5+ years of professional video editing experience, with a strong portfolio of short-form content. You’re not just willing... You want to put in 70+ hours a week because you care deeply about building something great, moving fast, and making your mark. Expert in Adobe Premiere Pro (After Effects and Photoshop are a plus). Deep understanding of TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn video best practices. Strong sense of pacing, storytelling, and retention editing to maximize watch time. Experience creating engaging captions, motion graphics, and animated text. Ability to identify viral moments and transform long-form content into high-performing clips. Familiarity with platform trends, hooks, thumbnails, and audience behavior. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines. Comfortable receiving feedback and iterating quickly. Bonus: Experience editing founder, creator, or podcast content that has generated significant organic reach. Willing to complete a paid editing exercise during the interview process This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or qualifications. Subject reserves the right to modify or assign additional duties as business needs evolve. #J-18808-Ljbffr Subject