YouTube Video Editor

Jobgether; India; Remote; INR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote-first culture

Flexible working hours

Full-time or part-time

Job summary

Jobgether in India is seeking a YouTube Video Editor for a remote-first role with a partner company. You will transform raw footage into polished videos for international brands, including editing, motion graphics, sound design, and YouTube SEO.

Collaborate with clients and internal teams to align on objectives and branding. Create graphics and animations that fit each client’s identity, source music, and deliver export-ready files.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of professional video editing experience, preferably YouTube.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong storytelling, pacing and audience engagement.
• Knowledge of YouTube SEO strategies and platform policies.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Portfolio/showreel demonstrating editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Edit raw footage into polished YouTube videos.
• Collaborate with clients and teams on objectives and branding.
• Create graphics and animations that fit each client’s identity.
• Source music and sound effects to enhance storytelling.
• Apply YouTube SEO best practices to improve discoverability.
• Export final video files in required formats.
• Organize and back up video assets for efficient workflows.
• Stay updated on YouTube policies and trends.
• Identify ways to improve editing techniques and workflows.

Skills

Video editing

Storytelling

English communication

Time management

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Adobe After Effects

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a YouTube Video Editor based in India.

Join a remote-first creative environment where storytelling, visual design, and YouTube expertise come together to produce engaging video content for international brands. As a YouTube Video Editor, you will transform raw footage into polished, compelling videos that capture audiences and strengthen client brands. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to bring creative visions to life while ensuring high production quality and consistency. From editing and motion graphics to sound design and YouTube SEO, you will contribute to every stage of the content creation process. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, share your ideas, and continuously improve creative workflows. With flexible working hours and the option to work full-time or part-time, you can make a meaningful impact while working from anywhere in the world.

Accountabilities:

• Edit raw footage into polished, engaging videos optimized for YouTube and other relevant platforms.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to understand project objectives, creative direction, branding, and audience expectations.
• Create custom graphics, animations, and visual elements that complement each client's brand identity.
• Source and integrate appropriate music, sound effects, and audio elements to enhance storytelling and viewer engagement.
• Apply YouTube SEO best practices to help improve content discoverability and search performance.
• Export and deliver final video files in the appropriate formats and specifications for each platform.
• Organize, manage, and back up video assets to maintain efficient and reliable workflows.
• Stay informed about YouTube policies, emerging video trends, and evolving industry best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve editing techniques, streamline production processes, and deliver better results for clients.

Requirements:

• 1–2 years of professional video editing experience, preferably focused on YouTube content.
• Proficiency in at least one professional video editing tool, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects, or DaVinci Resolve.
• A strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, narrative structure, and techniques for maintaining audience engagement.
• Knowledge of YouTube SEO strategies, platform policies, and content optimization best practices.
• Excellent attention to detail, a strong visual aesthetic, and the ability to maintain high production standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and team members. Additional languages are a plus.
• Proven ability to follow brand guidelines and maintain a consistent visual style across projects.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• A portfolio or showreel demonstrating your video editing skills and creative capabilities.

Nice-to-have qualifications:

• Experience using YouTube Studio, Google Analytics, and Google Search Console.
• Previous experience working in a creative or digital agency.
• Experience working in a SaaS startup environment.
• Ownership or management of a personal YouTube channel, demonstrating a practical understanding of content creation and audience engagement.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to work with leading international brands.
• A creative environment that encourages your ideas, initiative, and process improvements.
• Flexible working hours to support different schedules and working preferences.
• The option to work full-time or part-time.
• A remote-first culture that allows you to work from anywhere in the world.
• A fixed-term contract with the opportunity to contribute to a variety of creative projects.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!