Senior Video Editor

Staging Edits Video Agency; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours and remote work

Career growth opportunities

Access to professional tools (Adobe, P

Job summary

Staging Edits Video Agency in the United States is seeking an experienced video editor to transform client raw footage into long-form, high-retention talking-head YouTube videos. You will edit with Premiere Pro and After Effects, integrate relevant B-roll, craft engaging intros, and apply motion graphics and sound design.

You will also handle one round of client feedback per video and ensure timely delivery within a week, communicating with the Creative Project Manager to adhere to internal

Qualifications

• Hands-on video editing experience with Premiere Pro and After Effects (mandatory).
• Ability to understand client requirements and deliver high-quality work independently.
• Self-starter mindset with proactive communication and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Rough Cutting: edit 30–50 minutes of raw footage into a 10–20 minute video focused on retention and clarity.
• B-Roll Integration: source real-world footage from the internet (no AI-generated generic B-roll).
• Intro Editing: craft engaging first 60 seconds to hook viewers.
• Motion Graphics: create map animations using GeoLayers and motion graphic templates.
• Sound Design: add music, sound effects, and audio enhancements.
• Client Feedback Integration: incorporate one round of client feedback per video with precision.
• Timely Delivery: complete videos within one week and follow internal processes.

Skills

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Client requirements

Self-starter

Time management

English proficiency

YouTube editing

High-performance workstation

Tools

Frame.io

Adobe Suite

Envato/Storyblocks

Job description

About the role:

You will be part of our Creative Team, responsible for delivering high-quality videos and maintaining exceptional client satisfaction. Your primary responsibility will be editing raw footage provided by clients and transforming it into high-retention, long-form talking-head YouTube videos.

To understand the expected quality standard, please review this example video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr9pyoKpuPE

What you will do:

• Rough Cutting - Edit 30-50 minute raw footage into a polished 10-20 minute video focused on retention, clarity, and educational value.
• B-Roll Integration - Source and add relevant real-world B-roll footage of locations or neighbourhoods from the internet. Note: AI-generated or generic B-roll is strictly not allowed.
• Intro Editing - Craft a highly engaging first 60 seconds designed to hook viewers and create curiosity.
• Motion Graphics - Create map animations using GeoLayers and implement motion graphic templates to present text-based information clearly.
• Sound Design - Add appropriate music, sound effects, and audio enhancements to improve the viewing experience.
• Client Feedback Integration - Incorporate one round of client feedback per video with high precision and attention to detail.
• Timely Delivery - Deliver completed videos within one week, while strictly following internal processes and communicating effectively with the Creative Project Manager.

What we are looking for:

• Hands-on experience in video editing with tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects (mandatory)
• Strong ability to understand client requirements and deliver high-quality work independently
• A self-starter mindset proactive communication and initiative
• Solution-oriented thinking (e.g., finding alternative B-roll sources instead of saying its unavailable)
• Excellent time management and deadline discipline
• Strong English communication skills (all clients are based in the US)
• Experience editing YouTube talking-head content is a strong advantage
• Access to a high-performance video editing workstation capable of handling long videos (10-30 minutes) with motion graphics

What we'll give you:

• Flexible working hours work remotely and manage your own schedule
• Career growth opportunities within the agency (Project Lead, Creative Producer, Project Manager & more)
• Full access to paid professional tools, including Adobe Suite, Envato, Storyblocks, Google Drive, Frame io etc
• Opportunity to work with and learn from experts in YouTube editing and content strategy