Long Form Video Editor, The Rundown

About the Role

The Video Editor will work closely with other members of the video team to produce video content for The Rundown YouTube page, consisting primarily of 30 to 60 minute interviews. The video editor will manage the full edit, including motion graphics, sound mixing, and visual polish.

Responsibilities

• Editing: Take the raw recording of the interview and turn it into a polished video for YouTube.
• Motion Graphics: Create lower-third text animations to display the guest and host names, and other motion graphics that support the content.
• Polishing the edit: Uphold video quality standards by ensuring videos have appropriate color correction, audio mixing, sound effects, and music selection before the final export.
• Maintain visual style: Keep the look and feel of the account consistent while staying current with platform trends.
• Optimize for platform performance: Edit with retention in mind, using engaging intros, tight pacing, strategic text placement, and visuals designed to maximize watch time.
• Self-motivated and organized: Manage multiple projects, stay organized, and maintain consistent quality across all outputs.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of professional experience editing content for YouTube and/or other social media platforms.
• Mastery of Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro, with a solid understanding of motion graphics workflows. Animation experience is a plus.
• Expert-level understanding of full-stack editing, including basic color grading, audio mixing, sound effects, music selection, and packaging for final delivery.
• An understanding of good design principles.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently, pay close attention to detail, and own your work.
• An interest in AI, tech, and digital media.

Benefits

• A chance to contribute to building the foundation of a world-class AI learning platform used by thousands.
• Join a global team passionate about the future of AI, media, and education.
• Competitive compensation, flexible hours, and fully remote work.
• Dynamic, remote-first environment with employees around the world.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with active initiatives supporting these values.
• Opportunities to support storytelling that drives positive change, aligned with the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).