Podcast Trailer Editor Job at Changing Lives Productions in Burbank

Video Podcast Trailer Editor

Changing Lives Productions is the video production company of Dhar Mann Studios, aimed at creating positive content for the social media generation. Our short, motivational videos focused on life, business, and relationships receive over 1 Billion views monthly and have garnered over 40 Billion views on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. The team is led by Dhar Mann, a mission-driven entrepreneur with a global audience of over 100 Million social media followers and one of the highest viewed content creators in the world today. Our stories depict real life situations shown by actors that teach important life lessons. The company is driven by one founding principle: We're not just telling stories, we're changing lives.

We're looking for an exceptionally skilled Video Podcast Trailer Editor to join our team. We produce a top-tier video podcast featuring high-profile guests, and we need an editor who can help us transform our long-form conversations into engaging, viral, short cinematic content. The ideal candidate has strong experience editing for high-profile podcasts and understands how to craft compelling narratives, build emotion, and increase the entertainment value of each episode with minimal direction. This role requires a dedicated and highly motivated individual. Our content inspires and connects with a global audience, and the right candidate will be passionate about the mission behind our work.

This position often requires working long hours including nights and weekends. Since we are a mission-led company and all of the content we create inspires people, the right candidate will find the long hours to be exciting and highly satisfying!

How You'll Spend Your Time:

• Editing video podcast trailers to create visually compelling hooks and engaging intros for social media and podcast platforms
• Crafting engaging narratives, building emotional arcs, and delivering impactful messages from long-form conversations
• Integrating motion graphics, b-roll, sound design, and other visual elements to enhance the storytelling

What You Have:

• 5-10 years of experience editing video content for high-profile podcasts or YouTube channels
• Proven expertise in editing long-form conversations into dynamic, short-form content
• High-level understanding of how to edit content specifically for YouTube and other social platforms (e.g., TikTok, Instagram Reels)
• Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite, with a primary focus on Adobe Premiere Pro
• A strong portfolio demonstrating your video editing and storytelling abilities
• Experience crafting compelling narrative arcs through editing
• An instinct for choosing and creating compelling story arcs
• An ability to think outside the box, learn quickly, work in a fast-paced environment, and collaborate effectively with a team
• The experience to receive footage with minimal direction but still be able to craft a highly engaging story
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work on tight deadlines.

Must Have:

• Top 1% Experience: A show that gets over 4,000 downloads in the first 30 days of release for a new episode is considered to be in the top 1% of all podcasts. To be considered for this role, candidates must have demonstrable experience as a story producer and editor on a high-profile podcast. This includes:
• Working on a show with a proven audience: Experience on a podcast that consistently ranks in the top 1% of all podcasts, with a minimum of 10,000+ downloads per episode within the first 30 days of release.
• Creating viral and engaging content: A track record of producing episodes that have been featured on top podcast charts (e.g., Apple Podcasts, Spotify) and have generated significant social media engagement and media attention.
• High-energy editorial experience: A portfolio that showcases exceptional skill in crafting dynamic and compelling narrative arcs, with a specific emphasis on creating high-energy, attention-grabbing intros that hook listeners immediately.

The Editor reports directly to the Post Production Manager.

Our Editor will work remotely from home or personal office and will be required to utilize Changing Lives Productions time tracking software to log and submit work hours.

The typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, with schedule flexibility. Will be discussed in depth during the interview.

Why You Should Join Us:

Get to know Dhar Mann Studios: https://www.dharmann.com/career