YouTube Video Editor - Full-Time, In-House

8 Limbs Creative is looking for a full-time, in-house YouTube Video Editor to join our creative team.
This role is dedicated to our YouTube channels and is primarily focused on long-form YouTube content. You’ll be responsible for turning raw footage into engaging, retention-focused videos while maintaining a consistent editing style across the channel.

This is not a freelance or per-project position. We’re looking for someone who wants to work with us long-term and take ownership of the editing and content output for the channel.

What You’ll Do

• Edit long-form YouTube videos from raw footage to final delivery
• Create strong hooks and engaging openings, especially within the first 30 seconds
• Maintain strong pacing, storytelling, and viewer retention throughout the video
• Add B-roll, animated motion graphics, graphics, captions, sound design, music, transitions, and other elements when appropriate
• Organize and structure footage to create a clear and engaging narrative
• Repurpose long-form videos into Shorts, Reels, and other short-form content
• Collaborate with the creative team to improve content based on feedback and performance
• Maintain consistency in editing style, quality, and brand standards across the channel
• Stay current with YouTube editing trends, formats, and retention strategies

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience editing long-form YouTube content
• Strong understanding of YouTube pacing, storytelling, hooks, and viewer retention
• Ability to take raw footage and independently turn it into a polished final video
• Strong attention to detail and sense of timing
• Ability to tell a story through editing rather than simply cutting footage together
• Strong communication and ability to take direction and feedback
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
• Reliable computer, internet connection, and editing setup

Bonus Points

• Experience repurposing long-form content into Shorts/Reels
• YouTube thumbnail design experience
• Experience with YouTube channels, podcasts, interviews, or talking-head content
• Understanding of YouTube analytics and retention
• Experience editing content for professional services, legal, medical, or other high-ticket industries

Tools

Experience with any professional editing software is welcome, including:
Adobe Premiere Pro
DaVinci Resolve
Final Cut Pro
After Effects
Photoshop or similar thumbnail/design tools

What We Expect

-We’re looking for someone who can own the editing process, not someone who needs to be micromanaged through every cut.
-You should be able to take direction, make strong creative decisions, move quickly, and consistently produce content that keeps viewers watching.

Application Requirements

Put '8LIMBS' on the subject line to be considered.

To be considered, please submit:

• Your resume
• Your portfolio
• At least 2–3 examples of long-form YouTube videos you’ve edited
• Examples of Shorts/Reels created from long-form content, if available
• YouTube thumbnail samples, if applicable

Important: Please make sure your portfolio clearly shows your long-form YouTube editing experience. Short-form-only portfolios will not be prioritized for this position.

The Role
Position: Full-Time YouTube Video Editor
Work Arrangement: Remote / In-House Team
Type: Full-Time
Focus: Long-Form YouTube Content