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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Airrack. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $100,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr We are seeking a Video Editor to take a role in shaping the creative direction and execution of our videos. This individual will bring extensive experience editing YouTube content that has garnered hundreds of millions of views, a deep understanding of YouTube's algorithm and trends, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines. This is not just a technical editing role—you will be a key player in the room, responsible for setting the tone, pacing, and energy of our content to maintain and elevate the channel's brand identity. Requirements Key Responsibilities Video Editing: Lead the editing process from rough cuts to polished final exports, ensuring a seamless narrative, high engagement, and alignment with the channel's style Creative Leadership: Act as a key creative voice during pre-production and post-production, influencing storytelling decisions, pacing, and content strategy Collaboration: Work closely with producers and other team members to execute the vision of each project Innovation: Stay on top of trends, editing techniques, and YouTube best practices to keep the channel fresh and competitive Feedback & Mentorship: Provide constructive feedback to junior editors and assist in developing their skills Long Hours & High Stakes: Be prepared to work extended hours as needed to meet deadlines, especially during high-impact content launches Qualifications Experience: Minimum of 5+ years editing YouTube content, with proven success in creating videos that have achieved hundreds of millions of views Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and other relevant editing tools Storytelling Skills: A deep understanding of pacing, narrative structure, and emotional engagement Creative Vision: Strong visual storytelling instincts with a keen eye for detail and pacing tailored for the YouTube platform Leadership: Ability to take charge in a high-pressure environment, inspire the team, and drive projects to completion YouTube Expertise: In-depth knowledge of YouTube's algorithm, audience retention strategies, and platform trends Portfolio: A robust portfolio showcasing standout YouTube projects with substantial reach and engagement Preferred Qualifications Experience in frenetic lifestyle and prank content Familiarity with analytics tools to understand and optimize content performance Previous experience managing a team of editors Benefits Salary: $100-110k DOE with performance bonuses available. Full health benefits offered as well. Why Join Us? Be part of a groundbreaking team creating content that millions of viewers love Opportunity to lead and innovate in a highly competitive digital media space Competitive salary, benefits, and potential for growth within the organization How To Apply Watch this video to learn more: Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Other Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Airrack by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Video Editor” roles. Culver City, CA $127,100.00-$210,300.00 1 week ago Santa Monica, CA $60.00-$75.00 2 weeks ago Paid Social Video Editor & Designer (Contractor) Producer, Short Form Video, NBC News Digital Los Angeles, CA $93,000.00-$115,000.00 19 hours ago Los Angeles Metropolitan Area $70,000.00-$80,000.00 2 hours ago Los Angeles, CA $75,000.00-$100,000.00 3 weeks ago Los Angeles Metropolitan Area $19.45-$24.04 3 weeks ago Los Angeles Metropolitan Area 1 month ago Glendale, CA $36,997.25-$64,253.24 1 month ago Short Form Content Producers/Editors, League of Legends (Contractor) Sr. Video Content Creator - Paid Social Ads Los Angeles, CA $90,000.00-$120,000.00 3 weeks ago Short Form Content Producers/Editors, VALORANT (Contractor) Assistant Manager of Social Media + Content Associate Creative Producer, Social Content, Podcasts We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Airrack

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