Freelance Social Media Video Editor - YouTube (Contract)

Study.com C

4h • Remote

About The Position

Study.com is a leading online education platform helping millions of learners—from students and teachers to working adults—achieve their educational goals. We’re expanding our YouTube presence and are seeking a skilled Video Editor to help bring engaging, high-quality educational videos to life.
This is a remote, contract position. All work is paid per-piece.
Project Description
As a Video Editor, you’ll collaborate with our project team and on-camera presenters to produce professional, YouTube-ready videos that inform and inspire viewers.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience editing social media videos (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, or similar).
• A strong portfolio or sample videos demonstrating editing skill and style.
• Solid understanding of copyright-safe sourcing and licensing.
• Ability to work with both real media and AI-generated assets.
• Reliable turnaround: minimum of 2 videos per week, with up to 5-day delivery (24 hours for revisions).
• Strong sense of storytelling, pacing, and visual rhythm for YouTube audiences.
• Access to and experience with advanced plugins or tools for eye contact correction, color balance, or generative visuals.

Nice To Haves

• Degree or coursework in film, video production, or digital media.
• Experience with Wistia, Smartsheet, or similar workflow tools.
• Experience editing educational content for social media platforms.
• Professional certification in social media video production or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Edit raw footage into 5–20 minute videos optimized for YouTube.
• Follow brand and style guidelines based on a provided rubric.
• Source or create copyright-safe visuals, music, and sound effects.
• Add text overlays, motion graphics, and visual enhancements to keep content dynamic and engaging.
• Collaborate with content producers to ensure the final video meets Study.com’s quality standards.

Benefits

• Remote flexibility—work from anywhere on your schedule.
• Creative collaboration with a supportive content team.
• Reliable payments twice a month with automated invoicing.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees