Video Editor & Content Repurposing Specialist

Virtual Colleague; Byford; Hybrid; AUD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtual Colleague is seeking a Video Editor & Content Repurposing Specialist to transform raw footage into engaging long-form YouTube videos and short-form clips for multiple platforms. The role involves identifying highlights, creating thumbnails, and delivering outputs within a planned timeline.

The position is on-demand/project-based, with a typical turnaround of about 5 days per scope. Experience with creators, podcasters, or personal brands is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in long-form video editing and podcast editing.
• Experience creating short-form promotional clips from longer recordings.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro or CapCut.
• Basic thumbnail creation skills.
• Good understanding of video pacing, transitions, audio quality, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Edit raw footage into polished, long-form YouTube videos.
• Repurpose long-form videos into short-form clips (59 seconds or less) for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, etc.
• Identify podcast highlights and promotional clips to drive full-episode viewership.
• Create thumbnails for YouTube videos.
• Organise project files, follow editing style, incorporate feedback, and deliver outputs on schedule.

Skills

Long-form video editing

Podcast editing

Short-form clips

Video pacing

Transitions

Audio quality

Visual storytelling

Independent work

Clear communication

Deadline-driven

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

CapCut

Job description

Video Editor & Content Repurposing Specialist

• Edit raw footage into polished, long-form YouTube videos.
• Repurpose long-form videos into short-form clips of 59 seconds or less for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and other relevant platforms.
• Identify compelling podcast highlights and key insights that can be used as promotional clips to encourage viewers to watch the full episode.
• Create thumbnails for YouTube videos.
• Organise project files, follow your preferred editing style, incorporate feedback, and deliver the agreed outputs within the project timeline.

Required skills and tools

• Proven experience in long-form video editing and podcast editing.
• Experience creating short-form promotional clips from longer recordings.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro or CapCut.
• Basic thumbnail creation skills.
• Good understanding of video pacing, transitions, audio quality, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and meet agreed deadlines.

Experience working with content creators, podcasters, coaches, or personal brands would be an advantage.

Working Arrangement: On-demand / project-based;

Package Provided:

• Per on-demand video editing package.
• Proposed inclusions: 1 full podcast edit, 1 full YouTube video edit, 2–3 short promotional clips, and thumbnail creation.

Approximate turnaround: 5 days, subject to final scope and confirmation.

• The client indicated a preference for a flexible, budget-conscious arrangement rather than a weekly commitment.