Video Podcast Editor (Freelance)

About the role

Betches Media is seeking a Video Editor to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Associate Director of Production, the ideal candidate will have a strong background in editing both long-form and short-form podcast content.

Responsibilities

• Edit longform video podcasts under tight deadlines, using impeccable creative instincts and industry best practices.
• Apply revisions and work closely with the Producer to apply episode notes.
• Work closely with the Producer to prep video podcasts episodes to be published on podcasting platforms.
• Edit a variety of social clips for distribution across multiple platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
• Focus on maximizing the reach and engagement of your shows, working closely with producers to select and create the most engaging social clips possible.
• Drive all aspects of the video post-production process from ingesting footage, cleaning up audio, color correction, to exporting for final delivery.
• Work closely with the Associate Director and Senior Editor to prioritize workflows, follow the post-production calendar closely, and keep projects on schedule.
• Work closely with a Producer on a number of projects to align on editorial and creative output of projects.

Qualifications

• Experience editing short-form social videos, interviews, and long-form content.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects, etc.).
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling, composition, and typography.
• Able to organize footage, execute final cuts, and manage post-production.
• Knowledge of key framing, multicam editing, and audio post-production.
• Experience working within brand guidelines to ensure consistency.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to stay ahead of social media trends and bring new ideas.
• Previous experience in video editing, media, or graphic design is a plus.
• After Effects and audio engineering experience is a plus.
• Comedic background or interest in comedy is a plus.