YouTube Long-Form Video Editor (Vlogs, Docu-series, etc) for @JohnnyChangLive

Core of the Heart • Los Angeles, CA

5d • Remote

About The Position

As the YouTube Long-Form Editor (Vlogs) for the @JohnnyChangLive brand, you are the chief storyteller responsible for transforming hours of raw vlog, documentary, and behind-the-scenes footage into captivating, spiritually impactful YouTube videos. You will work directly with the Head of Content to set the quality bar for all narrative content, ensuring every video is a premium, on-brand, and emotionally resonant experience. You are an owner. You will be responsible for the entire vlog post-production pipeline, from sifting through footage to final polish.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional experience editing narrative, vlog, or documentary-style content specifically for YouTube.
• Must provide a portfolio of long-form YouTube videos that clearly demonstrates exceptional narrative storytelling, pacing, music selection, and technical skill.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• High proficiency in After Effects for motion graphics and text.
• Expert-level skills in sound design and music selection to drive emotion.
• Innate understanding of YouTube analytics, particularly audience retention graphs.
• Must be proficient in the following: Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop)
• ClickUp (or similar PM tool like Asana/Notion)
• Google Drive & G-Suite
• Must have a deep knowledge of YouTube as a platform and a passion for narrative storytelling (vlogs, docu-series).

Nice To Haves

• Added bonus if you are in Los Angeles. Not necessary though.

Responsibilities

• Narrative Video Editing: Own the entire post-production for 1-2 complex, long-form YouTube videos per month, including sifting through all footage, building a story, multi-cam assembly, color grading, sound design, and adding all creative/graphical elements.
• Creative Storytelling: Go beyond just cutting. Sift through hours of footage to find the hidden narrative, identify the most powerful moments, and structure the edit to maximize emotional impact and audience retention.
• Brand & Quality Control: Act as the final guardian for all vlog content. Ensure every second of video aligns with our brand, our mission, and our high standard of technical excellence (no audio pops, no color issues, no typos).
• Asset & Project Management: Meticulously organize all project files, raw footage, B-roll, music licenses, and graphic assets in our systems (ClickUp & Google Drive).
• Performance Analysis: Review the performance of every video you cut. Analyze YouTube Studio retention graphs to understand what's working and what's not, and bring those insights to the next edit.
• Collaborative Revisions: Work directly with the team to receive and execute feedback efficiently and with a positive, solutions-oriented attitude.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed