Creative Virtual Assistant - Video Editor / Graphic Designer

Virtual Colleague; Wollongong City Council; Hybrid; AUD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Virtual Colleague is seeking a creative Virtual Assistant with video editing and graphic design skills to produce engaging YouTube and social content. You will edit long-form videos, repurpose them into short clips for Instagram and LinkedIn, and craft thumbnails and visual assets using Canva templates.

The role supports content creation with brand-aligned visuals, captions, and overlays, using Descript and Canva, with a flexible, part-time schedule starting at 10 hours per week.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of proven video editing experience (Descript preferred).
• Experience editing both long-form and short-form video content.
• Strong understanding of pacing, captions, transitions, and storytelling.
• Experience creating graphics and visual assets using Canva.
• Ability to follow brand guidelines and use existing templates.
• Good written and spoken English communication.

Responsibilities

• Edit long-form YouTube videos up to 20 minutes and repurpose for social.
• Create thumbnails, chapter slides, end screens and title covers.
• Update Canva templates and export assets for platforms.
• Ensure consistency with branding and visual guidelines.
• Incorporate feedback and meet agreed deliverables.

Skills

Video editing

Graphic design

Canva

Descript

YouTube editing

Content repurposing

Social media

English comms

Tools

Descript

Canva

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Creative Virtual Assistant - Video Editor / Graphic Designer

Business Address: Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia

Creative Virtual Assistant - Video Editor / Graphic Designer

Role Overview:

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Virtual Assistant with strong video editing and graphic design skills to support the creation of engaging content for YouTube and social media platforms.

The primary focus of this role will be editing long-form YouTube videos and repurposing them into shorter-form content for Instagram and LinkedIn. The successful candidate will also assist with creating supporting graphics, thumbnails, title covers, and other visual assets using existing Canva templates.

This role will initially start at 10 hours per week, with the potential to increase working hours in 2027 depending on business growth and upcoming client contracts.

Scope of Work:

A. Video Editing (Primary Responsibility)

• Edit long-form videos for YouTube, typically up to 20 minutes in length.
  
• Repurpose long-form YouTube videos into shorter clips for Instagram and LinkedIn.
  
• Identify suitable sections of longer videos to create engaging short-form content.
  
• Add captions, text overlays, transitions, and other relevant editing elements.
  
• Ensure videos are professionally edited, engaging, and aligned with the brand's style.
  
• Incorporate provided feedback and make revisions where necessary.
  
• Export videos in the appropriate formats and dimensions for each platform.
  

B. Graphic Design

• Create YouTube thumbnails using existing Canva templates.
  
• Design chapter slides and end screens for YouTube videos.
  
• Create title covers and supporting graphics for social media videos.
  
• Update existing Canva templates by replacing copy, images, and other relevant elements.
  
• Export and prepare graphics for use across video and social media platforms.
  
• Maintain consistency with existing branding and visual guidelines.
  

C. Social Media Support (Bonus Skill)

• Assist with preparing and repurposing content for Instagram and LinkedIn.
  
• Support social media content preparation and scheduling, if experienced.
  
• Help ensure content is formatted appropriately for each platform.
  

Note: Social media management is not a primary responsibility at this stage. However, candidates with experience in social media management, particularly for Instagram and LinkedIn, will be highly regarded. There may be opportunities to expand this scope in the future.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• At least 6 months of proven experience in video editing, preferably using Descript.
  
• Demonstrated experience editing both long-form and short-form video content.
  
• Strong understanding of video editing techniques, pacing, captions, transitions, and storytelling.
  
• Experience creating graphics and visual assets using Canva.
  
• Ability to work with existing templates and follow brand guidelines.
  
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written briefs and instructions.
  
• Ability to manage time effectively, work independently, and meet agreed deadlines.
  
• Receptive to feedback and comfortable making revisions.
  

Preferred Experience:

• Experience editing YouTube videos and repurposing content for Instagram and LinkedIn.
  
• Previous experience creating YouTube thumbnails, chapter slides, and end screens.
  
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud.
  
• Experience with social media management and content scheduling.
  
• Experience editing educational, business, software demonstration, or technical content.
  

Tools and Software Required:

• Preferred tools:
  
• Descript – Primary video editing software.
  
• Canva – Graphic design and template editing.
  
• Additional tools:
  
• Adobe Creative Cloud (access can be provided).
  
• Other video editing or graphic design software, subject to prior approval.
  

The client can provide access to existing software subscriptions and licenses. Candidates who already have experience with Descript will be preferred.

Shifts and Working Hours:

• Part-time: Initial commitment of 10 hours per week.
  
• Flexible working schedule – no strict requirement to work within Australian business hours.
  
• The VA can manage their own working hours, provided agreed deliverables and deadlines are met.
  
• Regular communication and updates on work progress are expected.
  
• Working hours may increase in 2027 depending on business requirements and new client contracts.
  

Target Start Date:

• December 2026, preferably as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.
  
• The client is open to an earlier start, with November 18, 2026, being the earliest potential commencement date.
  

Applicants must provide a portfolio showcasing relevant previous work, particularly:

• Links to previously edited long-form YouTube videos.
  
• Examples of short-form video content created for Instagram, LinkedIn, or other social media platforms.
  
• Examples of video repurposing (long-form videos transformed into shorter clips), if available.
  
• Samples of previously created graphic designs.
  
• Examples of YouTube thumbnails, if available.
  

Candidates should also indicate their level of experience with Descript, including how long they have been using the software.

Additional Assessment: Shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete a paid practical editing test. This will involve editing a short sample video within an agreed time limit of approximately 30–60 minutes to assess editing quality, technical skills, and overall suitability for the role.