Junior Video Editor for YouTube & Podcast Content

Hire Hangar; Remote; ZAR 633 000 - 950 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading content production company is seeking a Junior Video Editor to work remotely and produce engaging YouTube and podcast content. This role is perfect for an early-career editor with hands-on experience and a strong understanding of YouTube storytelling. Responsibilities include editing video content and collaborating with creators and producers while ensuring adherence to brand guidelines. Candidates must have prior experience working remotely and must demonstrate proficiency with professional editing tools and AI resources.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience editing YouTube videos or podcasts.
• Experience using AI tools for editing workflows.
• Proficiency with professional video editing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Edit YouTube videos and video podcasts.
• Create short clips for social media.
• Use AI tools to enhance editing efficiency.

Skills

Video editing

AI tools

Remote collaboration

YouTube content

Podcast editing

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe Audition

Descript

Job description

Job Title

Junior Video Editor (YouTube & Podcast Content)

Location

Remote

Time

US Time Zones (EST–PST)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Junior Video Editor with hands‑on experience editing YouTube videos and podcast content. This role is ideal for an early‑career editor who understands modern YouTube‑style storytelling, pacing, and audience retention, and who actively uses emerging AI‑powered tools to enhance editing speed, quality, and creativity. You will work closely with content creators, producers, and marketers to turn long‑form and short‑form recordings into polished, engaging video content optimized for digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit long‑form YouTube videos and video podcasts, including multi‑camera edits where applicable
• Create short‑form clips (Shorts, Reels, TikToks) from podcast and YouTube content
• Apply clean cuts, pacing, basic motion graphics, captions, and sound balancing suitable for YouTube audiences
• Use AI‑powered tools to assist with editing workflows, captioning, clipping, noise reduction, and content optimization
• Collaborate with producers and creators to implement feedback and revisions efficiently
• Ensure all videos align with brand guidelines, platform best practices, and publishing requirements
• Organize project files and assets to support a smooth remote workflow

Required Qualifications

• 1+ year of hands‑on experience editing YouTube videos and/or video podcasts
• Demonstrated experience using modern AI tools in video editing workflows (e.g., AI‑assisted editing, auto‑captioning, audio cleanup, clip generation, or similar)
• Proficiency with at least one professional video editing platform (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar)
• Strong understanding of YouTube and podcast content styles, pacing, and viewer engagement
• Non‑negotiable: Prior experience working remotely, with fluency in remote collaboration tools and platforms such as Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana (or similar). Candidates must have previously worked with US or UK‑based companies; applications without this experience will not be considered.
• Ability to take feedback, manage deadlines, and communicate clearly in a remote environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience editing for YouTube channels or podcasts with consistent publishing schedules
• Familiarity with short‑form content strategies for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels
• Basic motion graphics or text animation experience
• Interest in staying current with new AI tools and trends in video production and content creation

Tools & Technology

• Video Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar
• Audio & Podcast Tools: Adobe Audition, Descript, or similar
• AI Tools: Descript, Runway, Opus Clip, Auto‑captioning tools, AI audio cleanup tools, or comparable platforms
• Collaboration & Workflow: Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana, Notion, or similar

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