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Video Editor – Contract – Firearms Industry

AT3 Tactical LLC, Saint Paul, MN, USA

Job type: Contract


Overview
AT3 Tactical is looking to build a small group of reliable contract video editors to support our growing YouTube and marketing content pipeline. We are not hiring a single full-time role, we are building a bench of 4+ editors who can consistently take on video editing projects. If you’re an experienced editor who creates engaging, fast-paced YouTube content, we want to see your work.

How This Works
This is a contract / freelance opportunity:

You will be paid per finished minute of video

You set your rate (we will review and approve based on quality and fit)

Work is assigned on an ongoing basis based on performance and availability

Top performers will receive consistent, repeat work

What You’ll Be Editing
Our content includes:

Educational / how-to videos

Product reviews and highlights

Marketing and promotional content

YouTube-first content focused on engagement and retention

What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for editors who can deliver engaging, high-quality, polished videos efficiently.

Core Skills

Strong experience with Adobe Premiere Pro (or similar)

Editing dialogue-driven content with clean pacing

Effective use of B-roll to enhance storytelling
Basic motion graphics and text overlays

Audio cleanup and balancing

Basic firearm knowledge

What Stands Out

Experience editing YouTube content (retention-focused editing)

Proven sense of pacing, engagement, and clarity

Skill in transforming raw footage into compelling content

Firearm enthusiasts, especially around the AR-15 platform

What Matters Most

Quality of your work

Speed and reliability

Ability to follow direction and improve with feedback

Clear communication

This is a performance-based partnership, editors who consistently deliver great work will receive more projects.

Compensation

Paid per finished minute of video (Range $15 – $30)

You will submit your rate as part of the application

Rates will be evaluated alongside quality and experience

Paid test project required for selected candidates

Hiring Process

Submit application + portfolio (examples of youtube videos that you have edited are required)

Selected candidates complete a paid test edit

Top performers are added to our editor pool

Ongoing project work based on performance

About AT3 Tactical
AT3 Tactical is a leading eCommerce retailer and manufacturer in the firearms industry, focused on delivering high-quality products and content to our customers. We are building a content engine that educates, engages, and drives real value, and video is a core part of that strategy.

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