YouTube Shorts Video Editor (Educational / Wellness Content)

Crushvertise; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic media company is seeking a dedicated video editor for their YouTube Shorts content related to skin health and wellness. You will be responsible for editing 3–5 engaging Shorts each week, ensuring they are optimized for viewer retention. The ideal candidate should have proven experience with editing YouTube Shorts and possess strong communication skills. This role is an exciting opportunity in a creative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience editing YouTube Shorts, not just Reels or TikTok.
• Understanding of pacing, retention hooks, and visual rhythm for YT Shorts.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and strong communicator.

Responsibilities

• Edit 3–5 YouTube Shorts per week, ensuring high engagement.
• Turn footage into fast-paced edits with captions, overlays, and music.
• Collaborate with the creative team for optimal content.

Skills

Editing YouTube Shorts

Attention to Detail

Strong English Communication

Tools

Descript

Google Drive

ClickUp

Job description

We’re hiring a dedicated video editor with specific YouTube Shorts experience to help turn our content into high-performing, engaging educational Shorts for our skin health & wellness channel.

What You’ll Do:

• Edit 3–5 YouTube Shorts per week (30–60 sec each)
• Turn talking-head or B-roll footage into fast-paced, punchy edits
• Add captions, text overlays, music, cuts, transitions for high retention
• Work from our content repository and collaborate with our creative team
• Ensure each Short is optimized for YouTube’s unique viewer behavior

Requirements:

• Proven experience editing YouTube Shorts (not just Reels or TikTok)
• Understanding of pacing, retention hooks, and visual rhythm for YT Shorts
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and communicative
• Strong grasp of English for editing captions/text
• Familiar with common educational content styles on YouTube

Bonus (not required):

• Familiarity with Descript or similar tools for transcription/caption workflows
• Experience editing content in the beauty/wellness niche
• Comfortable working in Google Drive/ClickUp

To Apply:

Send us:

• 3+ YouTube Shorts you’ve personally edited
• Tools you use + typical turnaround time
• Weekly availability + your rate per video