Video Editor – Social Media & L&D

Openkrill; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Global University Systems (GUS) seeks a Video Editor to produce high-volume social video content across our educational brands and internal teams. You will create videos and training materials at scale, working with design, marketing, training, and operations to ensure engaging and clear content.

This remote-friendly role requires 2+ years of video editing and motion graphics, a strong portfolio, and Canva proficiency; Premiere Pro or CapCut is a plus. Travel for key milestones may be needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Film Production, Multimedia Arts, Digital Media, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of professional video editing and motion graphics experience.
• Portfolio showcasing a range of short and long-form content.
• Experience creating social media video content and advertisements.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Previous work in a creative agency or fast-paced marketing environment is advantageous.
• Advanced skills with Canva video editor are expected.

Responsibilities

• Train/educational content creation and editing
• Produce social-first short-form videos from scripts and briefs
• Edit and scale videos using templates and brand guidelines
• Maintain/update Canva templates for multiple institutions/campaigns
• Export videos in correct formats/ratios for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, LMS
• Collaborate with copywriters/designers/stakeholders to iterate on feedback

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Film Production, Multimedia Arts, Digital Media, or equivalent

Certification in Video Editing, Motion Graphics, or relevant software (e.g., Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro)

Tools

Canva video editor

Premiere Pro

CapCut

AI voiceover

Subtitles/Captions

Screen recording

Motion graphics

Templates & workflows

Job description

About Global University Systems (GUS)

Global University Systems is an international education group that empowers students to transform their lives through education. We believe education drives careers, lives, and society forward, enabling a brighter future for all. Our network of 30 institutions offers the broadest range of industry-relevant skills through inclusive, accessible, and digital-first learning. We currently educate around 122,000 students on campuses worldwide and have 20M+ unique subscribers to our courses. Our global ecosystem powers accessible digital learning and academic achievement.

Position

The Video Editor supports the production of high-volume social video content used across multiple educational brands and internal teams. This role focuses on creating videos and training materials at scale. The editor works closely with design, marketing, training, and operations teams to produce engaging and clear video content for:

• Social media reels
• Educational videos for agents (product knowledge & onboarding)
• Internal staff training
• System training videos
• Short-form marketing and social content

Job Purpose

To produce clear, engaging, and scalable video content that helps educate agents and internal teams, ensuring fast turnaround and brand consistency across all materials

Key Results Area

• Training & Educational Content Creation
• Produce clear instructional videos and interactive learning materials for agents and internal teams by combining screen recordings, captions, visuals, and voiceover.
• Social-First Video Production
• Create short-form video content by transforming scripts and briefs into engaging social-media-optimised videos using Canva templates and platform best practices.
• Editing & Scaling
• Deliver batches of videos efficiently by following templates, repeatable workflows, and brand guidelines while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Template-Based Production
• Maintain and update Canva templates by adjusting layouts, subtitles, graphics, and assets to support multiple institutions and campaigns.
• Platform Optimisation
• Export videos in correct formats and ratios for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, email, LMS platforms, and internal training hubs.
• Collaboration & Revisions
• Work with copywriters, designers, and stakeholders to implement feedback quickly and ensure clarity of educational messaging.

Qualification and Requirement

EducationBachelor’s Degree in Film Production, Multimedia Arts, Digital Media, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred: Certification in Video Editing, Motion Graphics, or relevant software (e.g., Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro).

Software, equipment, and other knowledges & skills

• Software, equipment, and other knowledges & skills
• Strong experience with Canva video editor (required)
• Basic knowledge of Premiere Pro or CapCut (preferred)
• AI voiceover generation experience
• Understanding of social media video formats & ratios
• Subtitling, captions, and accessibility basics
• Screen recording & simple motion graphics
• Comfortable working with templates and structured workflows

Work Experience

• 2+ years of professional experience in video editing and motion graphics, with a portfolio showcasing a range of short and long-form content.
• Experience creating social media video content and advertisements.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Previous work in a creative agency or fast-paced marketing environment is highly advantageous. Advanced skills in managing multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring each is completed on time and meets quality standards.
• Track record of delivering projects that have positively impacted lead generation and brand awareness.

Personal Qualities

• Highly creative with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics, and an openness to integrating AI technologies into creative processes.
• Efficient and organized, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and go from one to another in a quickly.
• Self-motivated and proactive in driving projects from concept to completion.
• Collaborative team player who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Committed to maintaining accuracy, consistency, and brand integrity in all projects.
• Native or near-native English language skills, with exemplary written and verbal communication abilities.

Travel Demands

This is a primarily remote position; however, the candidate must be available for occasional travel to the office for in-person meetings, team collaboration sessions, or key project milestones as required. Estimated travel frequency is 1-4 per month, depending on business needs.

Work Drivers & Metrics

Training content clarity, accuracy of execution, production efficiency

Metrics

• Number of videos delivered per week
• Stakeholder feedback and revision rate
• Turnaround time per video

Other Information

Please note this position is only available on our consultancy agreement.

The post holder may be asked to undertake different or additional duties in line with business requirements at the request of their line manager.

There is an expectation that all employees will maintain the values of the Group and comply with the Code of Conduct, as well as equality and diversity, health and safety, and safeguarding policies.