Video Editor – Jacks Dining Room

We’re looking for a skilled, detail-oriented Video Editor

to help scale our content output while maintaining a high creative bar. You’ll be working closely with Jack and the core content team to edit long-form YouTube videos and short-form social clips that are fast, engaging, and algorithm-aware; without sacrificing storytelling or polish.

We’re building long-term collaborators who grow with the brand.

Responsibilities

Edit long-form YouTube videos (food, travel, events, interviews)

Create short-form cuts for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and Shorts

Handle rough cuts, pacing, and removal of dead space

Apply basic color correction and audio cleanup

Incorporate graphics, captions, b-roll, and occasional light VFX

Follow brand style, pacing, and storytelling guidelines

Work from clear briefs while also offering creative input

Manage deadlines and communicate clearly with the team

Requirements

Strong experience editing video for YouTube and short-form social

Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro

(After Effects a plus)

Excellent sense of pacing, rhythm, and narrative flow

Understanding of what performs well on social platforms

Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple projects

Comfortable receiving feedback and iterating quickly

Must be able to commute to Manhattan for in-person review sessions.

Nice to Have

Experience editing food, travel, or lifestyle content

Familiarity with YouTube retention, hooks, and watch-time strategy

Motion graphics, subtitles, or light animation skills

Experience working with creators or media brands

What We Offer

Consistent editing work with room to scale

Long-term collaboration (not one-off gigs), Potential for Full-Time Work

Creative trust and the chance to grow with a major brand

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