Key Video Editor Specialist - Podcasts Job at Rankings.io in St Louis

Rankings.io is a premier digital marketing agency helping elite law firms dominate search rankings and drive more cases. As part of our content-first strategy, we produce a growing network of high-quality video podcasts - including Personal Injury Mastermind - with new shows in development.

We're seeking a creative Key Video Editor Specialist - Podcasts, someone who can transform already-recorded podcast interviews into world-class YouTube experiences through full-spectrum visual storytelling. A fast-moving editor who combines high-end editing craft with data-driven audience psychology. You will design best-in-class intros, keep viewers visually engaged throughout long-form interviews, and develop a repeatable, brand-aligned storytelling style that maximizes YouTube retention.

This is more than an editing role; it's a creative production position for someone who can think strategically about viewer behavior, then execute with precision. You are in charge of selecting and crafting the supporting visual elements - motion graphics, overlays, cutaways, and visual cues - that bring the conversation to life, reinforce key ideas, and keep viewers engaged from start to finish.

You'll work closely with our production and content teams to develop a cohesive visual identity across our podcast brands while using editing to drive viewer retention, algorithm reach, and emotional engagement. This role is heavily creative and executional - you'll shape the story and bring it to life.
Key Responsibilities
Video Editor, Podcasts

Retention-Driven Visual Storytelling

• Own the visual language of each episode - design intros that hook viewers in the first 60 seconds using curiosity, relevance, and visual momentum.
• Use visual reinforcement to make the guest's points more memorable: cutaways, relevant charts, screenshots, motion graphics, and background changes.
• Apply visual breadcrumbing - constant but intentional visual variation that keeps attention high.
• Collaborate with marketing to run thumbnail/title A/B testing before release and adapt visual direction based on results.

High-Impact Episode Design

• Keep long-form interviews visually dynamic with supporting visuals, simulated movement, and timely cutaways - no long static "talking head" stretches.
• Implement chapter title cards and branded transitions for narrative clarity in long videos.
• Develop visual and audio cues for section changes that become signature elements of the show.

Brand & Multi-Show Identity

• Define and maintain distinct visual identities for each show while ensuring Rankings.io quality standards.
• Adapt the approach for future shows with unique audience and brand positioning.

Data-Backed Creative Direction

• Review YouTube analytics (CTR, retention curves, watch time) to identify what's keeping viewers engaged - and what's losing them.
• Evolve visual approach based on performance insights and competitive research.
• Stay ahead of visual storytelling trends in long-form podcast video.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional video editing experience (bonus if in podcast, YouTube, or social-first brands)
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro (or Final Cut Pro); bonus if skilled in After Effects or motion graphics. Davinci also acceptable
• Basic knowledge of audio editing
• Proven ability to cut long-form interviews down into tight, engaging stories
• Experience editing and optimizing content for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok
• Experience interpreting audience analytics to refine creative decisions.
  Strong grasp of YouTube retention strategies and visual pacing.
• Highly organized, deadline-focused, and collaborative.
• Understanding of pacing, engagement triggers, and platform-specific content strategies
• Highly organized, able to juggle multiple podcast timelines and deliverables each week
• A clear visual eye and creative instincts for what stops the scroll and drives retention
• Comfortable with remote collaboration tools (Slack, Google Drive, Notion, ClickUp)

Bonus Points If You...

• Have worked on legal, business, or professional service-focused podcasts
• Have experience with thumbnail creation, YouTube optimization, or titles/metadata
• Know how to format for both audio-first and video-first podcast content
• Follow top content creators and can name 3 trends or formats dominating short-form right now

You'll Thrive Here If You...

• Are a fast editor who knows that "done well" beats "perfect, late"
• Obsess over data-driven content
• Love the rhythm of podcast storytelling and know how to find moments that resonate
• Stay ahead of social video trends and are always testing new formats
• Are self-motivated, organized, and ready to take full ownership of your edit schedule

Benefits

• Starting salary $75,000
• Fully remote
• Unlimited PTO
• 100% employer funded health insurance
• Quarterly training stipend for Professional Development