YouTube Editor, Freelance Job at INTERDEPENDENCE INC in New York

YouTube Editor, Freelance

Remote
The PR industry hasn't really changed in fifty years. Relationships, lunches, luck, and a clip report at the end of the month.
Interdependence is rebuilding it from the ground up. Interviewed, our proprietary platform, analyzes 300,000+ stories every day across a network of 250,000 journalists. We turn earned media into something measurable, repeatable, and worth paying for — and apply the same data and discipline across paid, social, content, and brand. Integrated marketing run by one team, on one system, accountable to one result.
Forbes named us one of America's Best PR Agencies. Our 100+ person team works with brands, CMOs, founders, and entrepreneurs across consumer, healthcare, tech, B2B, travel and entertainment.
We move fast. The best argument wins. We hire for sharp thinking, real craft, and ownership from day one. If you want comfortable, this isn't the place. If you want to win, build with us.
We are searching for a YouTube Editor operating at the highest caliber: someone who blends inventive thinking with precise execution, understands what drives culture forward, and knows how to shape footage into content that wins in today's algorithm and tomorrow's attention economy. This role demands elite editorial instincts, exceptional storytelling craft, and a deep command of what performs on YouTube right now. You will transform raw material into standout videos, elevate narratives through pacing and structure, and deliver edits that cut through in a landscape where only the most exceptional work rises.
Own end-to-end post-production for high-performing YouTube content, from ingest and assembly through final delivery
Shape compelling narratives through pacing, structure, music, graphics, and sound design to maximize retention and watch time
Collaborate with producers, creators, and stakeholders to refine concepts and translate creative vision into finished edits
Execute precise, efficient workflows across multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines
Apply platform-specific editing strategies, trends, and formats optimized for YouTube performance
Incorporate analytics and performance insights to inform editorial decisions and improve future content
Maintain uncompromising quality standards aligned with the channel's creative vision and brand
Extensive experience editing top-tier YouTube programming or digital content that resonates in today's culture
Exceptional storytelling instincts paired with a strong storytelling sensibility
Deep fluency in YouTube formats, trends, performance drivers, and audience behavior
Advanced proficiency in professional editing tools and post-production workflows
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with creative teams
A proactive, solutions-driven mindset with the ability to execute at a high level under tight timelines