YouTube Editor

TMZ; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Other benefits

Union benefits per CBA

Job summary

TMZ is seeking a skilled YouTube Video Editor with a strong background in working with established creators. The role focuses on strategic YouTube content, storytelling, and audience engagement to grow viewership.

The candidate will edit long-form videos, craft motion graphics, and collaborate closely with producers and talent to ensure branded, high-quality outputs that perform well on YouTube.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of editing experience.
• Portfolio required showing edits for high end YouTubers.
• Proficient in Premiere Pro, After Effects and related tools.
• Strong understanding of pacing, timing, storytelling, and YouTube formats.
• Ability to create eye catching thumbnails, transitions, and motion graphics.

Responsibilities

• Edit long form YouTube videos to the highest standard.
• Create 3D animations and motion graphics.
• Collaborate with Producers, Writers, and on-camera talent.
• Maintain consistency across projects (branding, graphics, audio quality, pacing).
• Optimize edits for audience retention and CTR.
• Manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Stay up to date on editing trends and YouTube algorithms.

Skills

Video editing

YouTube strategy

Storytelling

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX Entertainment With a legacy spanning nearly 40 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a leading global creator of multi-genre content across broadcast, streaming, digital and emerging platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and bold storytelling, the company is committed to reaching audiences where they are through a platform- and format-agnostic approach to developing, testing and scaling intellectual property worldwide. FOX Entertainment consists of three core business units. The FOX Television Network, which encompasses its flagship linear platform and streaming partnerships with Hulu and FOX One, is home to hit series including The Simpsons, The Masked Singer, Doc, Memory of a Killer, Fear Factor: House of Fear, The Floor and Hell’s Kitchen. FOX Entertainment Studios, operates the in-house scripted and unscripted studios behind series such as Animal Control, Best Medicine, The Faithful, and The Way Home, as well as Bento Box Entertainment with animated hits such as Hazbin Hotel and Krapopolis; Studio Ramsay Global with Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service and Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars; entertainment studio TMZ; and the independent film label Tideline. FOX Entertainment Global is the company’s worldwide content sales and distribution arm. As part of its evolution into a modern next-gen studio, FOX Entertainment is expanding its digital storytelling ecosystem with investments across vertical video with Holywater, Chain’s experiential storytelling, podcasting with Meet Cute, a two-way content pipeline with HarperCollins Publishing, and creator-led formats through the newly formed FOX Creator Studios. Through these strategic initiatives, the company is investing earlier in emerging ideas and new forms of audience engagement, while maintaining the ability to grow successful concepts into premium franchises across broadcast, streaming and global platforms. A prolific content creator and production partner, FOX Entertainment collaborates with leading studios, creators, and platforms worldwide to produce and distribute premium content at scale across broadcast, streaming, and digital ecosystems, while continuing to grow its portfolio of owned IP and next-generation storytelling formats.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative YouTube Video Editor with advanced editing abilities and a strong background in working with established creators. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of YouTube content strategy along with storytelling and audience engagement.

Responsibilities

• Edit long form YouTube videos to the highest standard.
• Create 3D animations and motion graphics.
• Collaborate closely with Producers, Writers, and on-camera talent.
• Maintain consistency across projects (branding, graphics, audio quality, pacing).
• Optimize edits for audience retention and CTR.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high quality videos under tight deadlines.
• Stay up to date on editing trends, YouTube algorithms, and viral video formats to keep content competitive.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of editing experience
• Proven track record editing for high end YouTubers (portfolio required).
• Extensive experience in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and other related tools.
• Strong understanding of pacing, comedic timing, storytelling, and YouTube formatting.
• Ability to create eye catching thumbnails, transitions, and motion graphics.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to take direction while contributing creative input.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

TMZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $21.00-24.50 per hour.

• medical/dental/vision
• insurance
• a 401(k) plan
• paid time off
• other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents
• Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement