Overview
YouTube Video Editor (Long-Form + VFX)
HighKey Agency is a digital PR and social media company specializing in building elite personal and brand presences in the aesthetic industry, from top-tier plastic surgeons to high-growth med spas. We engineer content systems that drive visibility, inbound demand, and long-term brand equity at scale. Our team moves fast, executes at a high level, and is obsessed with results. If you’re looking to break into a high-performance agency environment, this is your entry point.
Position YouTube Video Editor (Long-Form + VFX)
with strong experience editing direct-to-camera YouTube content, interviews, podcasts, and educational long-form videos (not cinematic films or documentaries). This role is focused on virality, not cinematic storytelling.
You Should Be Comfortable Editing Talking-head Content With
Fast, intentional pacing
Jump cuts, pattern interrupts, and on-screen emphasis
Motion graphics, light VFX, and visual overlays that enhance clarity and retention
You will be responsible for producing 4–12 YouTube videos per month, including:
Full long-form edits
YouTube-optimized intros/outros
High-click-through thumbnails
Occasional short-form cutdowns derived from long-form content
Key Responsibilities
Edit long-form YouTube videos (direct-to-camera, interviews, podcasts, educational content)
Optimize pacing, structure, and visual flow for viewer retention
Add motion graphics, light VFX, callouts, captions, and on-screen emphasis
Create YouTube thumbnails designed for high CTR (not cinematic posters)
Produce clean, engaging intros and outros aligned with YouTube best practices
Occasionally, create short-form clips from long-form videos
Collaborate with internal short-form editors to maintain brand consistency
Work directly with creators and internal strategists to execute the content vision
Proactively suggest improvements to structure, visuals, and presentation
Not For To Be Explicit, This Role Is Not For:
Cinematic filmmakers
Wedding/travel/documentary editors
Film-style storytelling specialists
We are looking for YouTube-first editors who understand how content actually performs on the platform.
Qualifications
Proven experience editing YouTube-native long-form content
Portfolio demonstrating:
Talking-head YouTube videos
Retention-focused editing
Motion graphics / VFX used to enhance clarity
Strong understanding of:
YouTube pacing & viewer psychology
Retention curves and pattern interrupts
Visual reinforcement of spoken content
Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, or similar
Ability to manage multiple projects and hit deadlines consistently
Strong communication skills and ability to take creative direction
Bonus: Experience working with educational, business, or personal brand content
Compensation $200 per long-form video (approx. 5 hours per video). Complex long-form video: $500 per edit (requires more skill/animations).
Why Join HighKey
Work with high-level creators and brands in a fast-growing niche
Be part of a performance-driven agency that values execution over fluff
Gain exposure to high-volume, high-impact YouTube content systems
Opportunity for long-term collaboration and growth within the agency
How To Apply If you are a
YouTube-first editor , we want to see your work!
Please submit:
Your resume
A portfolio with YouTube long-form examples (required)
Any relevant results or performance metrics (if available)
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Position YouTube Video Editor (Long-Form + VFX)
with strong experience editing direct-to-camera YouTube content, interviews, podcasts, and educational long-form videos (not cinematic films or documentaries). This role is focused on virality, not cinematic storytelling.
You Should Be Comfortable Editing Talking-head Content With
Fast, intentional pacing
Jump cuts, pattern interrupts, and on-screen emphasis
Motion graphics, light VFX, and visual overlays that enhance clarity and retention
You will be responsible for producing 4–12 YouTube videos per month, including:
Full long-form edits
YouTube-optimized intros/outros
High-click-through thumbnails
Occasional short-form cutdowns derived from long-form content
Key Responsibilities
Edit long-form YouTube videos (direct-to-camera, interviews, podcasts, educational content)
Optimize pacing, structure, and visual flow for viewer retention
Add motion graphics, light VFX, callouts, captions, and on-screen emphasis
Create YouTube thumbnails designed for high CTR (not cinematic posters)
Produce clean, engaging intros and outros aligned with YouTube best practices
Occasionally, create short-form clips from long-form videos
Collaborate with internal short-form editors to maintain brand consistency
Work directly with creators and internal strategists to execute the content vision
Proactively suggest improvements to structure, visuals, and presentation
Not For To Be Explicit, This Role Is Not For:
Cinematic filmmakers
Wedding/travel/documentary editors
Film-style storytelling specialists
We are looking for YouTube-first editors who understand how content actually performs on the platform.
Qualifications
Proven experience editing YouTube-native long-form content
Portfolio demonstrating:
Talking-head YouTube videos
Retention-focused editing
Motion graphics / VFX used to enhance clarity
Strong understanding of:
YouTube pacing & viewer psychology
Retention curves and pattern interrupts
Visual reinforcement of spoken content
Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, or similar
Ability to manage multiple projects and hit deadlines consistently
Strong communication skills and ability to take creative direction
Bonus: Experience working with educational, business, or personal brand content
Compensation $200 per long-form video (approx. 5 hours per video). Complex long-form video: $500 per edit (requires more skill/animations).
Why Join HighKey
Work with high-level creators and brands in a fast-growing niche
Be part of a performance-driven agency that values execution over fluff
Gain exposure to high-volume, high-impact YouTube content systems
Opportunity for long-term collaboration and growth within the agency
How To Apply If you are a
YouTube-first editor , we want to see your work!
Please submit:
Your resume
A portfolio with YouTube long-form examples (required)
Any relevant results or performance metrics (if available)
#J-18808-Ljbffr