Long Form Post Production Editor

Subject is one of the fastest-growing education technology companies in the country, helping more than 1,000 schools deliver flexible, accredited learning opportunities to students nationwide. From supporting school districts and virtual schools to partnering with the USHL and top youth sports organizations, Subject is changing how students access education—whether they're in the classroom, on the road competing, or learning from home.

Recognized for growth and innovation, Subject has received:

• TIME's Top EdTech Companies (2026)
• LinkedIn Top Startups (2025)
• Forbes 30 Under 30 (Co-Founder & CEO Mike Vilardo)
• 85K+ Subscribers on YouTube

About The Role

This role involves editing content for Michael Vilardo, Co-Founder & CEO of Subject, as he grows his personal brand and content presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. You'll work directly with the marketing team to transform podcast episodes, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage into engaging short-form content that reaches millions of viewers.

Social media handles: IG @mikefromsubject, TikTok @mikefromsubject, YT @mikefromsubject

Ideal Candidate

You're obsessed with YouTube and study channels like Colin and Samir, Diary of a CEO, Alex Hormozi, MrBeast, and other creator-led brands to understand why they keep audiences watching. You think like both an editor and a strategist, constantly looking for ways to improve storytelling, retention, thumbnails, and packaging.

Responsibilities

• Edit and deliver 2–4 long-form YouTube videos per week
• Craft engaging stories with strong pacing, seamless transitions, and high viewer retention
• Identify high-impact moments from raw footage to create compelling hooks and intros
• Structure videos to maximize watch time, audience engagement, and subscriber growth
• Incorporate graphics, B-roll, music, sound design, and motion elements to elevate production quality
• Collaborate with the marketing team on thumbnails, titles, and overall YouTube strategy
• Review YouTube analytics and recommend ways to improve watch time, retention, click-through rate, and channel performance
• Organize project files and maintain an efficient post-production workflow

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional video editing experience, preferably with podcasts, documentaries, YouTube, or branded content
• Willingness to work 70+ hours a week driven by passion for building something great
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro with advanced knowledge of After Effects, Audition, and Photoshop
• Exceptional storytelling instincts with the ability to shape compelling narratives from long-form footage
• Strong understanding of YouTube audience retention, pacing, and viewer psychology
• Experience editing multi-camera productions, interviews, podcasts, and cinematic content
• Ability to direct post-production workflows including color correction, audio mixing, graphics, music selection, and quality control
• Experience managing large media libraries, proxy workflows, and efficient project organization
• Skilled at collaborating with producers, creators, and creative directors while incorporating feedback efficiently
• Proven track record of producing videos that drive meaningful audience growth, watch time, and engagement
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for sports, education, business, or creator-led media is a plus
• Portfolio, demo reel, or examples of edited content (personal projects welcome) — email to hollie.sterling@subject.com
• Willing to complete a paid editing exercise during the interview process

Schedule

Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 6:45 PM

Travel: Up to 60% (Domestic and/or International as needed)

Location: On-Site (100% In-Office)

Pay

Base pay range: $80,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types: Annual Bonus

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave