Senior Personal Brand Video Editor (Long-Term)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT FOR BEGINNERS OR INTERMEDIATE EDITORS. WE ONLY WANT THE BEST.
Senior Personal Brand Video Editor (Long-Term)

Read This First

This is not a junior role.
This is not high-volume agency churn.
This is a long-term position for a senior editor who understands story, emotion, and pacing, not just cuts and captions.

If you take pride in your work, think like a storyteller, and want consistent high-quality projects, keep reading.

About the Role

We are hiring a Senior Video Editor to own all editing for a growing personal brand in the creative and business space.

Your job is to turn long-form conversations into clear, engaging YouTube videos, then extract the strongest moments into high-performing short-form content for Instagram.

You will not be micromanaged.
You will be trusted to think, suggest improvements, and protect quality.

Monthly Output

• 8-12 YouTube videos
• 40-60 Instagram Reels / short-form videos

This is a consistent monthly workload, not random one-off projects.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Long-Form Editing

• Structure raw footage into compelling YouTube videos
• Maintain strong pacing and flow
• Clean audio and professional cuts
• Subtle motion graphics and on-screen text when needed

Short-Form Editing

• Identify strong hooks from long-form content
• Create short videos optimized for attention and retention
• Add captions, text emphasis, and clean visuals
• Maintain consistent brand style

Ownership & Workflow

• Organize project files cleanly
• Hit weekly deadlines reliably
• Apply feedback accurately and quickly
• Communicate clearly if something needs clarification

Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

Please do not apply unless you meet all of these:

• 5+ years of professional video editing experience
• 5+ years working with Adobe Premiere Pro
• Experience editing YouTube long-form content
• Experience editing short-form social videos
• Strong sense of storytelling and pacing
• Ability to work independently without constant direction

Tools & Skills

Required:

• Adobe Premiere Pro (expert level)
• Audio cleanup and balancing
• Caption and subtitle formatting
• Organized timelines and file management

Bonus:

• After Effects
• Motion graphics
• Experience editing personal brands or creators
• Understanding of Instagram and YouTube performance

What This Role Is (and Isn’t)

This role is:

• Long-term
• Quality focused
• Story driven
• Ownership based

This role is not:

• High-volume agency work
• A beginner role
• Micromanaged or rushed

Compensation

• Competitive monthly rate based on experience
• Performance based increases over time
• Long-term growth opportunity

Exact rate discussed during interview.

How to Apply

To apply, please send:
1. A short introduction
2. Your best portfolio (long-form + short-form)
3. Confirmation of 5+ years Premiere Pro experience
4. One sentence on what makes great personal brand content

Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

Final Note

We are looking for one great editor, not many average ones.
If you care about quality, story, and long-term work, we’d love to see your application.