YouTube Video Editor | Master Storytelling & Comedy Timing

The Publish Press; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Publish Press is seeking a YouTube Video Editor in Los Angeles or remotely, able to craft engaging, story-driven edits from hours of footage. The successful candidate will balance pacing, timing, and humor to fit a personality-driven channel.

Proven ability to shape raw footage into cohesive narratives, with strong instincts in music and sound design. Flexible engagement options include full-time, part-time, freelance, or contract to best fit the creator's needs.

Qualifications

• Experience editing long-form YouTube or comparable digital content.
• Portfolio demonstrating storytelling, pacing, and comedic timing.
• Experience with personality-driven, comedy, vlog, or challenge content.

Responsibilities

• Edit long-form YouTube videos (18–25 minutes) from raw footage to final delivery.
• Identify strongest story, funniest moments, and strongest sibling dynamics.
• Create pacing and narrative structure beyond the raw footage.
• Use music, SFX, graphics, and sound design to enhance story and humor.
• Make editorial decisions that preserve channel voice and personality.
• Collaborate with the team through cuts and revisions.
• Keep projects organized and meet deadlines.

Skills

Storytelling

Pacing

YouTube editing

Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

SFX/ Music selection

Independent decision making

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

After Effects

Job description

The Publish Press is seeking a YouTube Video Editor in Los Angeles or remotely, able to craft engaging, story-driven edits from hours of footage. The successful candidate will balance pacing, timing, and humor to fit a personality-driven channel.

Proven ability to shape raw footage into cohesive narratives, with strong instincts in music and sound design. Flexible engagement options include full-time, part-time, freelance, or contract to best fit the creator's needs.