Long-Form Video Editor

Trolley; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge media company is seeking a Long-Form Video Editor to create polished content for YouTube and podcasts. This role involves editing long-form videos, enhancing audio, and collaborating with producers to align with client visions. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in video production and a deep understanding of YouTube’s best practices. Join us and shape the future of work and creativity.

Benefits

Work with top talent

Access to advanced tools

Comprehensive training programs

Qualifications

• 23 years of experience editing long-form video content for platforms like YouTube.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality podcast episodes and YouTube videos.
• Expertise in audio engineering, including balancing sound quality and noise cleanup.

Responsibilities

• Edit and produce long-form podcast episodes for YouTube, ensuring audio clarity.
• Enhance audio experiences with non-professional recording setups.
• Optimize videos for YouTube by preparing thumbnails and ensuring content meets best practices.
• Work closely with producers, hosts, and teams for alignment with brand vision.

Skills

Collaboration

Creativity

Clarity

YouTube Video Editing

Music Editing

Optimization

Software Engineering

Project Management

Communication

Management

Tools

Premiere Pro

Audition

Frame.io

Job description

We're seeking a Long-Form Video Editor who specializes in crafting polished, high-quality content for YouTube and podcast episodes. You're meticulous, creative, and experienced in producing seamless, engaging videos that elevate the listening and viewing experience. From balancing audio in challenging setups to editing visuals that keep audiences captivated, you know how to deliver standout content across platforms. As our Long-Form Video Editor, you'll collaborate with producers, hosts, and the creative team to align final products with client visions and brand guidelines. If you have a passion for storytelling, technical excellence, and creative problem-solving, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

1. Creative & Technical Editing

• Edit and produce long-form podcast episodes for YouTube, ensuring audio clarity and minimal background noise.
• Enhance audio experiences, even with non-professional recording setups.

2. Long-Form Video Editing

• Edit full-length podcast videos for YouTube, incorporating transitions, titles, and visual elements like images and B-roll.
• Optimize video pacing to maintain viewer engagement.
• Equalize audio levels between hosts and guests, removing unwanted noise.
• Add intro/outro music, sound effects, and other enhancements to elevate the listening experience.

4. Platform-Specific Optimization

• Optimize videos for YouTube by preparing thumbnails, trimming for engagement, and ensuring content meets platform best practices.
• Implement strategies to increase video visibility and viewer retention.

5. Post-Production Collaboration

• Work closely with producers, hosts, and creative teams to align content with brand vision.
• Take feedback and refine edits for the best possible outcome.

What You Bring:

• Experience:
  • 23 years of experience editing long-form video content for platforms like YouTube.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality podcast episodes and YouTube videos.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in tools like Premiere Pro, Audition, and Frame.io (or similar software).
  • Expertise in audio engineering, including balancing sound quality and noise cleanup.
  • Strong understanding of YouTube best practices for long-form content.
• Soft Skills:
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with creative teams.
  • Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently and deliver consistent results.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in podcast editing and video production for personal brands.
• Passion for technology, media, and storytelling.
• Familiarity with agency or fast-paced media environments.

Note: We are not considering applications from agencies or recruiters at this time. Only individual candidates will be reviewed.

About Us

Who We Are: Trolleyis an online marketplace and platform that pairs best-in-class people with best-in-class companies. We are the future of work, create, and play, powered by our proprietary LiveWorkOS.

What We Do: Trolley builds world-class teams using best-in-class SaaS tools, AI, and project management systems. Our mission is to empower professionals with world-class training and the latest tools to work smarter, faster, and more efficiently.

Why Join Us?

• Work with the Best: We recruit globally to connect top talent with forward-thinking companies.
• Tech-Driven Efficiency: Leverage the latest AI and tools to amplify your impact.
• Human-Centric Approach: Our systems are designed to support and elevate people, not replace them.
• Training for Success: We provide world-class training to ensure you excel in every aspect of your role.

Be Part of the Future of Work. Trolley is now accepting applications from ambitious professionals who want to work at the intersection of technology and creativity. Join us in shaping the next era of work.

Required Skills:

Collaboration Creativity Clarity YouTube Video Editing Video Excel Soft Skills Music Editing Optimization Software Engineering Project Management Training Communication Management