Video Editor Reacts

Embedded Shishya; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Generous Medical, Dental, Vision and L

Company contributions to HSA

401k with company match

Flexible vacation & holidays

Tech package

Relocation housing for first 90 days

Job summary

Beast Industries is seeking a data-driven, fast-paced Video Editor for the MrBeast Reacts channel. You will edit high-energy, multi-cam footage, balancing talent commentary with on-screen visuals and punch-ins.

Join a creative team focused on rapid turnaround, sharp pacing, and viral-ready edits. Strong Premiere Pro/After Effects skills, sound design, and retention analytics are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional video editing for high-pacing YouTube, commentary, or viral content.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects with keyframing, motion tracking, masking, and dynamic linking.
• Deep understanding of YouTube algorithm dynamics, Average View Duration, CTR, and retention analytics.
• Mastery of dynamic sound design, audio leveling, and music curation to support comedic and emotional shifts.
• Data-driven mindset prioritizing viewer retention evidence over personal creative assumptions.

Responsibilities

• Cut and assemble multi-cam reaction footage, balancing talent commentary, PIP media, and punch-ins.
• Engineer high-retention intros and hooks within the first 30 seconds.
• Apply pacing, timing, and visual pop-ups (kinetic typography, memes, tracking graphics).
• Perform high-quality sound design with SFX, music ducking, and balanced voice levels.
• Collaborate with Lead Editors and teams to incorporate rapid turnaround notes.
• Analyze retention curves to pinpoint drop-off moments and refine pacing rules for future edits.
• Maintain organized timelines in Premiere Pro and After Effects following internal standards.
• Coordinate with the thumbnail team to align assets with channel strategy.
• Stay ahead of internet culture and viral editing trends to inject fresh humor.

Skills

Video editing

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

YouTube analytics

Color correction

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

About Us

Beast Industries is a multifaceted media and entertainment company founded by Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, the most watched person in the world. Renowned for revolutionizing digital content creation, Beast Industries encompasses a diverse portfolio of ventures that extend far beyond its origins on YouTube. With a mission to entertain, inspire, and create significant social impact, Beast Industries operates across various domains including digital media, philanthropy, consumer products, and innovative business initiatives. At Beast Industries, we believe in the transformative power of digital media and its potential to entertain, educate, and effect positive change. Our commitment to innovation, creativity, and philanthropy drives us to explore new frontiers, create unforgettable experiences, and build a legacy that inspires future generations.

About the Role

MrBeast is looking for a data-driven, creative, and fast-paced Video Editor to join our Content & Post-Production team working on the MrBeast Reacts channel.

What You'll Do

• Cut and assemble raw multi-cam reaction footage, seamlessly balancing primary talent commentary, PIP source media, and visual punch-ins.
• Engineer high-retention video intros and hooks that immediately fulfill title and thumbnail promises within the first 30 seconds.
• Execute hyper-fast pacing, comedic timing, and visual pop-ups, including kinetic typography, memes, and custom tracking graphics.
• Perform high-quality sound design, including impactful SFX, dynamic music ducking, and precise audio balancing for voice clarity.
• Collaborate closely with Lead Editors and creative teams to incorporate rapid turnaround notes and feedback loops.
• Analyze YouTube retention curves alongside lead editors to pinpoint drop-off moments and refine pacing rules for subsequent edits.
• Maintain clean, highly organized timeline projects in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, adhering to internal post-production standards.
• Coordinate with the thumbnail team to ensure visual assets and key video climaxes align perfectly with channel creative strategy.
• Stay ahead of internet culture and viral editing meta to continuously inject fresh humor and visual variety into channel content.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of professional video editing experience focused on high-pacing YouTube, commentary, or viral digital content.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects, specifically with keyframing, motion tracking, masking, and dynamic linking.
• Deep structural understanding of YouTube algorithm dynamics, Average View Duration (AVD), CTR, and retention curve analysis.
• Mastery of dynamic sound design, audio leveling, and music curation to enhance comedic and emotional shifts.
• A data-driven mindset that prioritizes viewer retention evidence over personal creative assumptions.
• High feedback sensitivity, with the ability to handle rapid creative criticism constructively and pivot quickly.
• Exceptional attention to detail, maintaining frame-by-frame precision in pacing and visual overlays.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume workflows, including file compression, color correction, and final exports optimized for YouTube.
• Extreme ownership over end-to-end video performance, production deadlines, and technical accuracy.

Benefits

The Perks, Why Work On the MrBeast TeamWe are redefining what entertainment and storytelling look like at global scale. Every piece of content we publish reaches millions and influences culture in real time. This is your opportunity to lead the team that decides how those moments come to life across every screen.

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental, Vision and company-paid Life Insurance
• Company contributions to employee Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 401k Plan with Safe Harbor company-matching
• Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
• Company-provided technology package
• Relocation assistance where applicable, including travel and company-provided housing for the first 90 days