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YouTube Video Editor & Thumbnail Designer
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What this role officially is
video and motion picture editor — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Video and motion picture editors are responsible for the assembly and cutting of raw footage into a logically and aesthetically either for movies, television series, or domestic purposes. They reorganize scenes that have been shot and decide which special effects are needed. Video and motion picture editors work closely together with sound editors and music directors.
Also known as: television and motion picture editor, editor, cinema editor, film and video editor, video editor, motion picture and video editor
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Fully remote role (South Africa-based)
Working hours: 10:00am – 6:00pm Sydney time
(1:00am – 9:00am South African time) Dependent on Daylight Savings
40 hours per week
Contract role
Role Overview
We are seeking a creative and platform-savvy Video Editor to lead the production of YouTube content. This role is primarily focused on YouTube long-form growth, audience retention and content packaging, with some support in adapting content for platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. This position suits someone who understands how to capture attention quickly, structure content for retention, and design thumbnails that drive clicks.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Edit engaging long-form YouTube videos with strong pacing, storytelling and structure.
• Develop compelling hooks and dynamic openings to maximise audience retention.
• Design high-converting YouTube thumbnails with strong visual hierarchy and clarity.
• Optimise titles, descriptions and tags with a solid understanding of YouTube SEO and discovery.
• Structure videos strategically to improve watch time and engagement metrics.
• Monitor YouTube analytics (CTR, retention, watch time) and refine edits accordingly.
• Repurpose long-form content into YouTube Shorts and adapt selected clips for Instagram and TikTok.
• Stay up to date with YouTube trends, formats and evolving best practices.
• Ensure brand consistency across all video and graphic assets.
Desired Experience & Qualification
• Proven experience editing specifically for YouTube (portfolio required).
• Strong understanding of YouTube packaging (hooks, retention, thumbnails, pacing).
• Proficiency in Premiere Pro, Final Cut or DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong graphic design skills for thumbnail creation (Photoshop or similar).
• Understanding of short-form vertical content formats.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
• Experience editing educational, finance or business-related content.
• Experience growing or managing a YouTube channel.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Working hours: 10:00am – 6:00pm Sydney time
(1:00am – 9:00am South African time) Dependent on Daylight Savings
40 hours per week
Contract role
Role Overview
We are seeking a creative and platform-savvy Video Editor to lead the production of YouTube content. This role is primarily focused on YouTube long-form growth, audience retention and content packaging, with some support in adapting content for platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. This position suits someone who understands how to capture attention quickly, structure content for retention, and design thumbnails that drive clicks.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Edit engaging long-form YouTube videos with strong pacing, storytelling and structure.
• Develop compelling hooks and dynamic openings to maximise audience retention.
• Design high-converting YouTube thumbnails with strong visual hierarchy and clarity.
• Optimise titles, descriptions and tags with a solid understanding of YouTube SEO and discovery.
• Structure videos strategically to improve watch time and engagement metrics.
• Monitor YouTube analytics (CTR, retention, watch time) and refine edits accordingly.
• Repurpose long-form content into YouTube Shorts and adapt selected clips for Instagram and TikTok.
• Stay up to date with YouTube trends, formats and evolving best practices.
• Ensure brand consistency across all video and graphic assets.
Desired Experience & Qualification
• Proven experience editing specifically for YouTube (portfolio required).
• Strong understanding of YouTube packaging (hooks, retention, thumbnails, pacing).
• Proficiency in Premiere Pro, Final Cut or DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong graphic design skills for thumbnail creation (Photoshop or similar).
• Understanding of short-form vertical content formats.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
• Experience editing educational, finance or business-related content.
• Experience growing or managing a YouTube channel.
Originally posted on Himalayas