Podcast Video Editor – Contractor – Part‑Time Opportunity
Location : Moses Lake, Washington – Remote.
Type : 1099 Contractor – Part‑Time (potential to move to Full‑Time).
Hours : 25–30 hours per week, with PST availability required for meetings and real‑time collaboration.
Compensation : $2,500 – $3,500 per month (based on experience and scope).
Start date : Immediate.
Application deadline : Tuesday, May 5.
The Role
Join our Growth Team as a creative, detail‑oriented Video Editor. This is not a conventional editing role; you will craft compelling storytelling, build narratives, and create videos that capture attention and drive impact across a mix of short‑form, long‑form, and talking‑head content.
Required Qualifications
Proven experience in video editing for both short‑form and long‑form content.
Experience editing talking‑head videos (YouTube, podcasts, educational or personal‑brand content).
Strong storytelling ability with an eye for pacing, emotion, and engagement.
Proficiency in VFX and SFX integration.
Ability to produce high‑quality content at a high volume.
Capacity to meet tight deadlines and work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with motion graphics, animations, and kinetic text.
Familiarity with social media trends and content performance strategies.
Strong understanding of audience engagement across digital platforms.
Ideal Profile
2–3+ years of professional video editing experience (freelance, agency, or in‑house).
Portfolio showing a range of short‑form and long‑form content.
Background in personal‑brand, podcast, or online‑education content.
Editing Strengths
Ability to make talking‑head content compelling even when raw footage is imperfect.
Strong instinct for pacing, hooks, and keeping viewers watching.
Understanding that a great video must perform.
How You Work
Owns deliverables without needing to be chased down.
Comfortable with ambiguity and can run with a creative brief.
Knows when to ask clarifying questions and when to make a creative call.
Content Intuition
Keeps up with social media trends and understands what is performing on Reels and Shorts.
Analyzes why trends work, not just follows them.
Has a natural eye for hooking audiences within the first three seconds.
What You're Looking For
A creative freedom without chasing a corporate editing gig.
A team that trusts you and appreciation for your expertise.
Who This Role Is NOT For
If you only cut clips without narrative or pacing consideration.
If you need constant hand‑holding before you can begin work.
If you get overwhelmed by multiple projects or tight deadlines.
If you thrive only in a slow, highly structured environment.
If you shut down when creative direction or strategy shifts.
Core Responsibilities
Edit viral, engaging short‑form content (Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts) optimized for audience retention.
Produce polished long‑form content, including podcast episodes and extended video formats.
Edit talking‑head videos with strong pacing, clean cuts, and engaging visual enhancements.
Incorporate VFX and SFX to elevate storytelling and viewer experience.
Execute strong narrative structure and pacing across all formats.
Add dynamic text, captions, and on‑screen elements to boost engagement and accessibility.
Collaborate with the creative team to realize content ideas while maintaining brand consistency.
Deliver high‑quality edits quickly while managing multiple projects.
Maintain organized project files and workflows for efficient production.
Examples of Desired Editing Style
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4CewOV9u7Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jroF3PH-PTs
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Podcast Video Editor
Happen to Your Career LLC, Moses Lake, WA, United States
Salary: $2,500 – $3,500 per month