Video Editor, Long Form

Martell Ventures; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Martell Group in Canada is seeking a skilled Long-Form YouTube Editor to transform raw footage and scripts into engaging videos that hold attention from start to finish. Reporting to the Creative Director, you will craft a clear story with strong hooks, pacing, and audience retention, using Premiere Pro, After Effects, and audio design.

You will collaborate with producers and on-screen talent in a fast-paced, feedback-driven environment, ensuring on-brand storytelling, clean exports, and timely

Qualifications

• 3+ years of video editing experience for online platforms.
• A strong portfolio of long‑form YouTube edits.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Premiere Pro, with After Effects and Audition preferred.
• Strong organization and time management skills in a fast-paced, feedback-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Take raw footage and the script and build a clear, compelling story.
• Tighten the hook and cut repetition while keeping the important context.
• Use B-roll, graphics, music, and sound design to support the story.
• Apply color correction and audio cleanup.
• Structure videos to maximize retention and watch time.
• Work closely with the Creative Director, producers, and on-screen talent.
• Contribute ideas during planning and brainstorming sessions.
• Participate in review and feedback meetings.
• Work through Frame.io review notes and turn revisions around quickly.
• Keep projects organized for clean handoffs (footage, B-roll, templates, and media assets).
• Hit agreed review deadlines.
• Maintain consistent brand style across all content.
• Export final videos in proper formats.
• Improve edits using audience retention and watch-time feedback.
• Deliver projects on time and at a high creative standard.

Skills

Video editing

Portfolio

Storytelling

Organization

Time management

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Audition

Job description

The Martell Group exists to build people, brands, and ventures that create meaningful impact. Across our four companies, we combine audience, operators, and execution to launch scalable products and empower ambitious leaders in Media, B2B SaaS, and AI.

Founded by serial entrepreneur and investor Dan Martell (investor in Udemy, Intercom, and Unbounce), we’re building a company that values leadership, growth, and simplicity, and we’re looking for people who live those values too.

Our goal is to attract world‑class talent and align people where their impact is greatest. When you apply to Martell Group, you’ll automatically be considered for all open roles across our companies, not just the one you applied for.

Martell Group is hiring a full‑time Long‑Form YouTube Editor to join our fast‑paced media team. Reporting to the Creative Director, you will turn raw footage and scripts into YouTube videos that hold attention from the first second to the last, with a strong focus on storytelling, pacing, and audience retention.
This role is ideal for someone who knows how to build a clear story from hours of footage, land a strong hook, and keep viewers watching, while protecting the context that makes a video worth watching. We are looking for a creative storyteller who can turn ideas into impactful long‑form content.

Key Responsibilities

Narrative Editing

• Take raw footage and the script and build a clear, compelling story
• Tighten the hook and cut repetition while keeping the important context
• Use B-roll, graphics, music, and sound design to support the story
• Apply color correction and audio cleanup
• Structure videos to maximize retention and watch time
• Work closely with the Creative Director, producers, and on-screen talent
• Contribute ideas during planning and brainstorming sessions
• Participate in review and feedback meetings
• Work through Frame.io review notes and turn revisions around quickly
• Keep projects organized for clean handoffs (footage, B-roll, templates, and media assets)
• Hit agreed review deadlines
• Maintain consistent brand style across all content
• Export final videos in proper formats

Optimization

• Improve edits using audience retention and watch-time feedback
• Deliver projects on time and at a high creative standard

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of video editing experience for online platforms
• A strong portfolio of long‑form YouTube edits
• Advanced skills in Adobe Premiere Pro, with After Effects and Audition preferred
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, feedback‑driven environment

Preferred

• Short‑form editing experience
• Experience editing for personal brands or fast‑growing media companies
• Familiarity with DaVinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro
• Basic graphic design skills using Canva, Photoshop, or Illustrator
• Interest in entrepreneurship, personal development, or the creator economy