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[Rolling] Short-Form Video Editor for @JohnnyChangLive & @UnlearnedWisdom

Core of the Heart · Los Angeles, CA, USA · Remote ·

Pay:
$300,000-$400,000/yr
Job type:
Contract

We hire for this role on a rolling basis. We always want strong applications on file, even when we're not running an active process. Standout applications get flagged for the next opening. Everything else gets archived. If your application doesn't follow the instructions below or doesn't show real proof of the work, we won't respond. If you've got the receipts to prove you can do this at the level we need, drop your application.

Our Mission
Bring biblical clarity and daily guidance to people seeking God in a chaotic world.

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Johnny Chang YouTube: @johnnychanglive

Johnny Chang Instagram: @johnnychanglive

Unlearned Wisdom YouTube: @UnlearnedWisdom

Unlearned Wisdom Instagram: @unlearnedwisdom

Location: Remote

Type: Contract

Department: Content

Your Role
A 30-second clip is often the very first time someone encounters the gospel. Someone scrolling TikTok at 2 am, struggling with anxiety or addiction, stops on one of your edits. For the first time, they hear truth that changes their life. You are the person who crafts that moment. That is the weight and the privilege of this role.

You own the short‑form pipeline end to end. You ship 20–30 videos per month across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, pulling from long‑form source content and turning it into clips that stop the scroll and drive real growth.

What You’ll Own

High‑volume short‑form editing: 20–30 polished clips per month, consistently on time and on brand

Storytelling from raw footage: find the moment, build the arc, make it land in under 60 seconds

Creative enhancement: motion graphics, kinetic text, music selection, and sound design that elevate every clip

Content mining: dig through the full library to surface evergreen moments and underused footage worth reshaping

Trend analysis: stay ahead of platform formats, sounds, and hooks that drive reach on TikTok, Reels, and Shorts

Performance analysis: review clip‑level data, identify what is working, and feed those insights back into your edits

Creative ideation: bring concepts and angles to the table, not just execution

What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)
Objective 1: Deliver viral‑ready clips that grow our reach

Contribute to hitting 75 M–100 M+ monthly views across platforms

Average views per clip: 300 K–400 K is good, 500 K–750 K is great, 1 M+ is beast mode

Objective 2: Execute with speed and precision

100% on‑time delivery rate for all final edits

Less than 3 revision rounds per video after the first month

This Role Is NOT For You If

You cannot point to clips you have personally edited that broke 1 M+ views

You need heavy direction to find the story inside raw footage

You treat short‑form as a lesser format rather than its own craft

You edit to finish, not to stop the scroll

High volume without quality dropoff is not something you have proven you can sustain

You are unfamiliar with how TikTok, Reels, and Shorts each reward different formats and pacing

Non‑Negotiable Requirements

A portfolio of viral short‑form work with real view counts attached

Proven ability to build compelling stories from raw, unscripted footage

Deep platform knowledge: TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts are not interchangeable to you

Expert‑level Adobe Premiere Pro

Proficiency in ClickUp, Frame.io, and Google Drive as daily production tools

Compensation
Phase 1 (60 days): $50–$100 per video based on skill level, plus performance bonuses.

Phase 2: Monthly retainer of $2 000–$4 000 plus bonuses based on output and performance.

How to Apply

Resume

Send us clear proof of clips you’ve edited

Little video of why you’re the right fit. Keep it under three minutes.

Our Core Values

Keep God First - We focus on the gospel and how it can impact peoples’ lives.

Radical Accountability - We own outcomes, not intentions. You come with solutions, not problems.

Move with Urgency & Discipline - We act quickly on the most impactful tasks for the business. You’re not scared to make calculated decisions with incomplete information.

Committed to Systems & Processes - We build systems so excellence doesn’t depend on individuals. We build for scale.

Embody Grace For Each Other - Always speak honestly and openly address issues, but remember that everything comes through grace.

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