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Black Vault Media
Shorts Video Editor
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What they do
A Video Editor edits films, primarily smaller film productions or video recordings of events. Edits film for review, and collaborates with directors and producers to create a final production. Uses specialized editing software. May supervise editing assistants.
$70,446 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Summary NK Neenib is a growing YouTube channel focused on kindness, generosity, and emotional real-life moments. We're looking for a reliable and creative Shorts Video Editor to join our content team. The ideal editor understands short-form storytelling and knows how to turn raw footage into engaging, emotional, high-retention YouTube Shorts. What you'll do: Edit YouTube Shorts from raw footage, typically 30-60 seconds Turn real-life kindness moments and reactions into compelling short-form stories Create strong hooks within the first few seconds Identify the best moments, reactions, dialogue, and emotional beats from footage Add captions, sound effects, music, zooms, cuts, and other edits that enhance the story Maintain a fast-paced editing style while keeping the content natural and authentic Work closely with the content team and implement feedback Make revisions when needed and meet agreed-upon deadlines Help maintain a consistent editing style across the channel What we're looking for: Previous experience editing YouTube Shorts, TikToks, Instagram Reels, or similar short-form content Strong understanding of pacing, storytelling, and audience retention Ability to create attention-grabbing openings Good sense of timing and knowing when to let emotional moments breathe Experience with Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, or similar editing software Creative and able to make strong editing decisions independently Reliable, organized, and able to work efficiently Comfortable receiving feedback and making revisions Someone interested in building a long-term working relationship with a growing creator Bonus if you have: Experience editing content for YouTube creators Experience with viral Shorts/Reels/TikTok content Experience with reaction, street-interview, challenge, or human-interest content Strong understanding of viewer retention Experience creating engaging captions and visual effects