Video Editor - Freelance, Remote

Magic

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Video Editor turns client-provided raw footage into polished long-form YouTube videos and engaging short-form social clips, following the team’s creative direction, reference content, and quality standards. The role supports a consistent content pipeline by delivering finished videos on schedule and maintaining a consistent editing style across long-form and social content.

The editor is expected to complete approximately two long-form YouTube videos per week and about 20 hours of short-form editing work per week, alongside about 20 hours of long-form editing. The position is remote and requires approximately 40 hours of work per week, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM US Business Hours. Compensation is $5 per hour, and no benefits package is included.

The editor must provide a suitable computer, reliable internet, a headset with an extended noise-cancelling microphone, a webcam, backup computer and internet connection, and a quiet dedicated workspace at home. The role also involves participating in team check-ins and video meetings with the camera on.

Requirements

• Proficiency in professional video editing software such as Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar software.
• Experience editing long-form YouTube content and creating short-form clips.
• Strong English comprehension to understand scripts, context, and creative instructions.
• Good storytelling instincts, visual judgment, and attention to detail.
• Openness to feedback and ability to apply it quickly.
• Reliable attendance, accountability, and dependable follow-through.
• Willingness to join video meetings with the camera on.
• Ability to work approximately 40 hours per week.
• Ability to manage a split workload and deadlines without being chased.
• Computer with at least 8GB RAM and an Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor or higher.
• Internet speed of at least 40MBPS and a reliable internet connection.
• Headset with an extended noise-cancelling microphone and a webcam.
• Backup computer and internet connection.
• Quiet, dedicated workspace at home.

Responsibilities

• Edit approximately two long-form YouTube videos per week from client-provided raw footage.
• Organize footage, assemble sequences, and produce polished videos based on reference content and creative direction.
• Repurpose long-form footage into short-form social media clips and trial reels.
• Create variations of existing content while preserving its intended messaging and visual quality.
• Complete approximately 20 hours of short-form editing work per week alongside approximately 20 hours of long-form editing.
• Match the editing style of provided YouTube references and examples.
• Review work for pacing, audio, and visual consistency before delivery.
• Apply revisions and incorporate feedback to align final outputs with the expected editing style.
• Manage revisions, organize project files, and deliver completed videos on schedule.
• Communicate proactively, ask clarifying questions, and meet agreed-upon deadlines.
• Participate in team check-ins and video meetings with the camera on.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed