YouTube Video Editor - Storytelling & Retention | Long-form + Short-form

We’re looking for an exceptional Video Editor to join The Venture Room.

The Venture Room is one of the UK’s leading entrepreneurship media platforms, with 450,000+ followers and 200M+ views across our content.
We interview and tell the stories behind some of the UK and Europe’s most successful founders and businesses, and we’re now investing heavily in taking our YouTube and social content to the next level.

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We are NOT looking for someone who simply knows Premiere Pro.

We want an editor who understands storytelling, pacing, hooks and audience retention.

Someone who can take raw footage and find the story within it.

You’ll work across:

• Long-form YouTube videos
• Founder documentaries and interviews
• Entertainment-led business formats
• Short-form Reels, TikToks and YouTube Shorts
• Behind-the-scenes and real-world content

What we're looking for

• Excellent storytelling instincts
• Strong understanding of YouTube retention and pacing
• Ability to create compelling hooks and intros
• Strong music and sound-design choices
• Excellent Premiere Pro skills
• After Effects / motion graphics skills are a bonus
• Experience editing both long-form and short-form content
• Someone who actually watches and understands modern YouTube
• Excellent attention to detail
• Reliable communication and ability to hit deadlines

The Opportunity
We don't want someone who sees this as another freelance editing client.

We're looking for someone who wants to become an important part of our content team, learn with us and help develop the editing style of The Venture Room as we grow internationally.

You'll work closely with our founders and creative team, receive regular creative feedback and have the opportunity to take increasing ownership of our content.

How to apply:
Please send:
1. Links to your 3 best edits. Please don't send your entire portfolio.
2. Tell us which ONE piece of work you're most proud of and why.
3. Name one YouTube channel you think has world-class editing and explain briefly what they do well.
4. Tell us your experience editing long-form YouTube.
5. Your expected monthly salary.
6. Your availability/start date.

Start your application with the words “STORY FIRST” so we know you've read the full post.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a paid editing test using real Venture Room footage.

We care much more about your taste, storytelling ability and actual work than your CV or qualifications.