Long-Form Video Editor

VA Masters; Lapu-Lapu; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

vamasters, Inc. is seeking a meticulous YouTube Video Editor to turn raw footage into polished, long-form videos and social cuts. You will strictly preserve the script and all on-screen disclosures while applying the brand kit precisely.

This role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and reliable delivery within a small, focused team. You will edit two long-form videos weekly, ensure clean cuts, and hand-edit captions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience editing long-form YouTube videos from raw footage.
• Strong proficiency in Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro.
• Experience with color grading and caption correction by hand.
• Able to clean up talking-head footage without altering the script.
• Excellent written and spoken English; precise adherence to brand kits.

Responsibilities

• Edit two long-form YouTube videos per week from raw footage into finished episodes.
• Remove pauses, false starts, and restart seamlessly; stitch best takes.
• Keep the script verbatim and all disclosures visible; no trimming of spoken content.
• Add b-roll at transitions to maintain focus on the speaker.
• Deliver to staging, then upload with proof of sign-off after client approval.
• Review channel and suggest improvements before client interview.

Skills

Long-form video editing

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Brand kit compliance

Story continuity

Collaboration

Creative problem solving

Communication

Time management

Tools

Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Final Cut Pro

Job description

Job Summary:

We're tapping a detail-obsessed YouTube Video Editor to turn raw footage into polished long-form videos and short social cuts. You will work within a structured, compliance-minded process where the script is preserved exactly as written and every on-screen disclosure stays intact. This opportunity is made for a meticulous editor who follows a brand kit precisely and takes pride in clean, reliable delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• - Edit two long-form YouTube videos per week from raw footage into clean, finished episodes
• - Remove pauses, false starts, and restarts, and stitch the best takes together seamlessly
• - Keep the script verbatim, with no cuts, trims, or paraphrasing of the spoken content
• - Keep all on-screen disclosures and legal footers fully visible and untrimmed
• - Add b-roll at transitions only, so the focus stays on the speaker
• - Correct all captions by hand for accuracy instead of relying on auto-generated text
• - Cut shorter versions of each video for social media channels
• - Apply the brand kit exactly, including typography, colors, and graphic style
• - Deliver finished work to a staging folder, then upload to YouTube with Editor-level access only after written sign-off
• - Review the existing YouTube channel and share improvement suggestions before the client interview

Mandatory Skills:

• - Proven experience editing long-form YouTube videos from raw footage
• - Strong proficiency in professional video editing software such as Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro
• - Experience with color grading
• - Skilled at cleaning up talking-head footage, including removing pauses and restarts without altering the script
• - Experience correcting captions and subtitles by hand
• - Exceptional attention to detail and comfort working within a strict compliance and approval process
• - Excellent written and spoken English
• - Ability to follow a brand kit exactly
• - Conscientious, accurate, and able to manage your own workload
• - Strong communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• - Thumbnail design experience in Canva, Photoshop, or similar tools
• - Experience editing professional services, educational, or compliance-sensitive content
• - Experience repurposing long-form videos into short-form clips for social platforms
• - Familiarity with YouTube Studio, including role-based access and upload workflows
• - Experience working from detailed style guides and brand kits
• - Ability to offer constructive suggestions to improve a channel's content and presentation

Why Join Us:

You will work directly with an owner who values quality, accuracy, and a clear process. You will be a trusted part of a small, focused team with a real chance to grow your role over time. If you take pride in precise, polished work, we'd like to hear from you.