YouTube Video Editor

Knwn Local; Philippines; Remote; PHP 1,512,000 - 2,268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

60-day paid trial

Competitive pay

Job summary

KNWN Local is hiring a YouTube Scriptwriter/Editor to turn raw footage into engaging videos that build trust and drive sales for our mortgage, finance, and real estate clients. You will work with a high-performing team and maintain rapid turnarounds.

The role starts with a 60-day paid trial, after which you ramp to 2–3 videos per week, with steady 72-hour turnaround times. Remote work is fully supported, and collaboration is done with a tight-knit group of editors and senior writers.

Qualifications

• Experience editing YouTube videos to generate leads and sales.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team with tight turnarounds.
• Strong communication and collaboration with editors and clients.

Responsibilities

• Edit and deliver 2+ videos per week during 60-day trial, ramping to 3+ per week after onboarding, with 72-hour turnarounds.
• QC your edits against an internal checklist before submission.
• Communicate daily with the team via Slack/Zoom.
• Keep project files organized so teammates can locate assets.
• Share editing resources with the team and provide proactive solutions.

Skills

Video editing

Deadline adherence

Communication

Feedback handling

Tools

Video editing software

Slack

Zoom

Motion graphics templates

Job description

Hiring a YouTube Scriptwriter at KNWN Local

About Us

We work with some of the largest brands in the education space, specifically in mortgage, finance, and real estate. We're a done-for-you, full-service partner: we handle everything from strategy and ideation all the way to posting the video, and everything in between, so our clients don't have to.

This year alone, the clients we work with have seen around $85M in attributable sales, and we're growing fast. We're always looking for top-level talent who wants to join a growing company with a great culture.

We believe in creating high-level content that helps our clients build their brand, attract more business, and scale through inbound content marketing.

We grew from just 15 people at the company to over 65+ in a short period and we're scaling toward 100+ in the next year. But we need talented people like you to continue building. We want to be the #1 marketing partner in finance, mortgage, and real estate, helping our clients' companies grow.

The Role

You edit YouTube videos that generate leads, build trust, and drives sales for our clients: talking-head videos and content filmed on location. Your job is to turn raw footage into something people enjoy watching, while making sure the client's expertise comes across in the most valuable way possible.

You're part of a high-performing team, so the standard is high and turnarounds are fast. If that excites you more than it scares you, you're exactly who we're looking for.

Responsibilities

• Edit and deliver 2+ videos a week during your 60-day trial, ramping to 3+ a week once fully onboarded, with consistent 72-hour turnarounds.
• QC your own work against our editing checklist before you submit.
• Communicate daily. We work as a team and run on high communication.
• Keep project files and assets organized so anyone on the team can find them.
• Share editing resources (motion graphics templates, intros, assets) with the team.
• Spot challenges early and bring solutions before they become problems.

Who it NOT For

• You want to work a freelance job or assign work as an agency. Do NOT apply we will not approve you.
• You can't hit deadlines and are constantly late because of internet issues.
• You can't communicate well on slack or communicate on zoom calls with your team
• You can't take feedback from a senior editor or respond poorly to client feedback.

Compensation and benefits

• $24K to $36K+ / year (USD), based on volume, skill, and experience
• Every position starts with a 60-day paid trial, so it's a fit on both sides
• Flexible, fully remote work but this is fully time and we do have internal team meetings and trainings
• Established clients in mortgage, finance, and real estate
• A structured production system with clear processes and support
• Growth into creative leadership roles for people who perform

How You'll Be Measured

Four KPIs tell us, and you, whether the role is working.

• 90%+ on-time delivery every month
• 3 videos a week once fully ramped (12+ a month)
• 90%+ client approval on final videos

Reporting and Structure

• You report to a Senior Writer who assigns your clients, reviews your edits, and runs your monthly 1:1.
• You work inside a team of other editors where you all learn and share feedback.

How hiring works

1. You apply

2. We review every application by hand

3. Paid trial. We pay for trial work and never ask for free test edits.

4. Interview

5. Offer