Associate Video Editor – Digital Media

Company Description

At Forbes Advisor, our mission is to help consumers turn their aspirations into reality. We arm people with trusted advice and guidance, so they can make informed decisions they feel confident in and get back to doing the things they care about most.

We are an experienced team of industry experts dedicated to helping consumers make smart decisions and choose the right products with ease. Forbes Advisor boasts decades of experience across dozens of geographies and teams, including Content, SEO, Business Intelligence, Finance, HR, Marketing, Production, Technology and Sales. The team brings rich industry knowledge to Forbes Advisor’s global coverage of consumer credit, debt, health, home improvement, banking, investing, credit cards, small business, education, insurance, loans, real estate and travel

Job Description

Our video team is on the lookout for a talented and creative Video Editor to join our team and bring our YouTube content to life!. Reporting to the Channel Manager, we’re looking to partner with an editor who’s excited about editing and refining video footage to ensure high-quality output, and contributing to the overall visual identity of our channel

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit and assemble raw footage into polished, high-quality YouTube videos that align with the channel’s style and audience.

• Collaborate closely with the YouTube team to understand the vision and goals for each video.

• Trim, cut, and enhance videos by adding music, motion graphics, transitions, sound effects, and text overlays.

• Ensure videos are optimized for YouTube’s best practices (e.g., format, length, resolution, aspect ratio).

• Implement feedback from stakeholders to improve final video products while maintaining a quick turnaround.

• Manage and organize video assets (footage, music, and sound) to streamline editing processes.

• Keep up with the latest trends in video editing, YouTube best practices, and digital video content.

• Provide open, constructive feedback to on-camera talent to ensure high quality video footage

• Review video performance metrics (views, engagement) and collaborate with the YouTube Strategist to improve future content

• Assist in creating content for YouTube Shorts and other video formats as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional video editing experience, ideally for YouTube or digital media

• Proficiency in editing Adobe Premiere Pro

• Strong knowledge of video formats, compression, and resolution for optimal YouTube playback

• Attention to detail with the ability to take feedback and adapt editing style accordingly

• Creative with a strong understanding of pacing, storytelling, and how to keep a digital audience engaged

• Experience with audio editing, sound design, and music integration is a plus

• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a remote work environment.

• Excellent time-management skills, able to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Flexible hours with some availability between 9am–12pm Eastern Time preferred

• This position is 100% remote

Additional Information

• Day off on the 3rd Friday of every month (one long weekend each month)

• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement Program to promote health well-being

• Monthly Office Commutation Reimbursement Program

• Paid paternity and maternity leave