Freelance Editor

The Publish Press; Canada; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The Publish Press is looking for a skilled freelance video editor to join their team remotely. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio in long-form YouTube editing, along with the ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively.

This role involves editing various types of content for projects, collaborating with creative teams, and utilizing tools like Adobe Premiere Pro. The position emphasizes a keen editorial instinct and familiarity with emerging AI tools to streamline the editing process.

This is a per-assignment freelance role open to permanent residents in Ontario, Canada.

Qualifications

• Proven experience editing digital video.
• Strong command of Adobe Premiere Pro and Creative Cloud.
• Experience with sound design and audio cleanup.

Responsibilities

• Edit videos into polished, engaging episodes.
• Collaborate on various formats including YouTube and streaming platforms.
• Make creative choices that enhance audience retention.

Skills

Strong portfolio of long-form YouTube editing

Self-directed and deadline-driven

Editorial instinct

Technical proficiency across post-production pipeline

Familiarity with emerging AI tools

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe After Effects

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re building a roster of trusted freelance editors who can be matched with Underknown projects on an ongoing, per-video basis as opportunities come up.

As a freelance editor, you will work from a clear creative brief and collaborate with producers, showrunners, and creative leads to turn scripts, footage, voiceover, graphics, music, archival material, and sourced visuals into polished, engaging episodes.

The ideal candidate is fast, flexible, self-directed, and comfortable working across social-first formats. You should have strong editorial instincts, understand digital storytelling, and be able to make creative choices that improve pacing, clarity, emotion, and audience retention.

Responsibilities will vary depending on the project assignment, and can include long-form Youtube videos, editing for streaming platforms, short form social videos, and podcasts.

NOTE

This role is only for permanent residents in Ontario, Canada. Applicants that don’t reside in Ontario won’t be considered.

About You

• You have a strong portfolio of long-form YouTube or social-first editing work
• You're self-directed, deadline-driven, and comfortable working remotely
• You have a sharp editorial instinct — you know what to cut, what to linger on, and why
• You're technically proficient across the full post-production pipeline
• You take feedback well and consistently elevate your work through revision
• You're genuinely interested in YouTube and understand the storytelling grammar of the platform
• You are familiar with emerging AI tools and are thoughtful about how they can support creative work, research, footage discovery, editing, or workflow efficiency.
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.

Core Qualifications

• Proven experience editing digital video
• Strong command of Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe Creative Cloud workflow.
• Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects, motion graphics, and graphics templates is an asset.
• Ability to source footage from stock, archival, fair-use, public domain, or other approved sources.
• Experience with sound design, music selection, audio cleanup, and basic mixing.
• Strong sense of pacing, structure, tone, and audience retention.

Tools & Workflow

• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Frame.io or similar review tools
• Stock footage and archival research platforms
• Audio cleanup, transcription, or captioning tools
• AI tools used to support editing, research, organization, ideation, transcription, footage sourcing, or workflow support
• Familiarity with AI-assisted creative, editing, research, transcription, organization, or post-production tools is an asset.

Compensation

This is a freelance remote role. Compensation is paid on a per-assignment basis and will be discussed based on the scope, format, length, complexity, and schedule of each assignment.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, please submit via this link: https://forms.monday.com/forms/ca818e17221928244c22571f4dbeb446?r=use1

We are excited to welcome a new talent to our team who shares our passion for storytelling and is driven to capture viewers’ curiosity worldwide. If you’re ready to create content that educates, entertains, and inspires, we look forward to your application!

Underknown is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. More at https://underknown.com/