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Senior Video Editor (Short-form)

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We’re looking for a Senior Video Editor (Short-form) who can take long-form financial content and turn it into high performing short-form videos across all major social platforms. This role sits inside a fast-moving media team that produces daily market, macroeconomic, and geopolitical content. You’ll repurpose long recordings into compelling clips, manage posting and distribution, and help maintain a consistent visual identity across channels.

If you're a self-starter who knows how to work from loose direction, move fast, and execute without hand-holding, this role will feel like home.

Why You’ll Want to Join

  • You will be paid in USD (bi-monthly: every 15th and 30th)
  • Up to 14 days of Paid Time Off annually (starting Day 1)
  • Observance of Holidays (based on your location)
  • 100% remote setup so you can work wherever you feel most productive
  • Work on a growing media arm inside a long-standing financial brand
  • Direct collaboration with on-camera talent and leadership creating high-volume content
  • Freedom to suggest systems, workflows and creative approaches that improve speed and output

What You Will Work On

Short Form Editing and Content Repurposing

  • Cut long-form interviews, commentary, and financial discussions into short clips for YouTube Shorts, Reels, and TikTok
  • Identify high-impact moments, strong soundbites, and segments worth highlighting
  • Use AI tools like Opus or similar platforms to speed up clip ideation when needed
  • Edit vertical and horizontal formats optimized for each platform

Publishing and Distribution

  • Post content across YouTube, Rumble, Instagram, TikTok, X, and Facebook
  • Write or refine captions and headlines that match the brand’s voice and current news cycle
  • Upload thumbnails, manage video tags, and support basic SEO practices for social distribution

Design and Thumbnails

  • Create clean thumbnails and simple social graphics using Canva or Adobe tools
  • Apply consistent branding across all platforms
  • Assist with basic motion graphics or animated elements when needed

Content Operations

  • Organize assets, file structures, and content libraries
  • Track performance across channels and highlight successful formats
  • Work closely with the hosts and leadership team to identify timely content angles
  • Bring ideas to the table about formats, trends, and new approaches

What You Bring

  • 3 to 5 years of professional experience in short form video editing or social content production
  • Strong editing skills in Premiere Pro, CapCut, Final Cut, or similar tools
  • Experience posting across social platforms and optimizing content for each format
  • Ability to cut quickly, maintain quality, and publish on a consistent schedule
  • Strong writing skills for titles, captions, and social copy
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and handle high volume output
  • Comfort working with financial, macroeconomic, or news-driven topics (or willingness to learn fast)
  • Familiarity with tools like Opus AI, Descript, or AI-assisted editing workflows

Nice To Have

  • Background in financial media, newsrooms, or macro commentary
  • Experience with Streamyard, vMix, or similar recording platforms
  • Journalism or newsroom experience
  • Familiarity with gold, commodities, or economic cycles

How to Apply

Please submit:

  1. Your updated resume
  2. A short Loom video (1–2 minutes) introducing yourself and walking through a clip you edited
  3. A portfolio or reel showcasing short-form edits, vertical videos or social-optimized clips

Only candidates who submit a portfolio and Loom video will move forward.

If you’re a self-starter who knows how to shape compelling stories from long-form content and wants to help scale a media brand with a clear point of view, you’ll thrive here.

Application Process Overview

Our comprehensive selection process ensures we find the right fit for both you and our clients:

  1. Initial Application - Submit your application and complete our prequalifying questions
  2. Video Introduction - Record an video introduction to showcase your communication skills and work experience
  3. Role-Specific Assessment - Complete a homework assignment tailored to the position (if applicable)
  4. Recruitment Interview - Initial screening with our talent team
  5. Executive Interview - Meet with senior leadership to discuss role alignment
  6. Client Interview - Final interview with the client team you'd be supporting
  7. Background & Reference Check - Professional reference verification
  8. Job Offer - Successful candidates receive a formal offer to join the team

Each stage is designed to evaluate your fit for the role while giving you insights into our company culture and expectations. We'll keep you informed throughout the process and provide feedback at each step.

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