Video Editor

Full-time. Open for freelance or contract. Work from anywhere! Flexible working hours

I am looking for an experience, talented and reliable video editor for editing my video tutorials on online courses, business and LearnDash (WordPress LMS plugin) . The videos will be used for my online YouTube channel Michael Cunningham.

We are also looking for someone who has previous experience with YouTube marketing and can edit, post and assist in marketing in my YouTube channel.

This role also requires the individual to create thumbnail designs for the YouTube channel thumbnails

The hiring process

  • Fill up the form on this page. Please complete all fields. Any field left unanswered will not be considered
  • If selected, a couple of quick emails and voice/video call,
  • Interview with the Head of Content
  • Paid assignment (If required)
  • A formal job offer

Job description

We are looking for an experienced video editor to edit all videos for Michael Cunningham and the Unorthodox Media LLC. These videos will primarily be optimized for the YouTube platform including both long and short form videos. 

A Video Editor is tasked with taking the raw footage shot by a film crew and director and turning it into the final product. This means following an outline, script or shot list and assembling the footage into one cohesive video or film. 

It is the responsibility of the Video Editor to review all the footage and create the best output by cutting and connecting various footage, adding sound effects and graphics and fine-tuning the completed video or film. The editor is also responsible for creating high quality thumbnail graphics for each video.

What are we looking for? (Requirements)

  • A professional video editor
  • A creative individual with a background in media, art, communication, photography, videography and/or technology
  • An individual with proficiency in editing software programs
    • Final Cut Pro X & Apple Motion
    • Premiere Pro & After Effects (Adobe)
    • Davinci Resolve
    • Screenflow ( For screencast recordings) *considered an asset*
  • An individual with proficiency in photo software programs
    • Photoshop & Illustrator
    • Affinity Photo/Designer
    • Pixelmator Pro
  • Someone who has a general understanding of computers and digital equipment and knowledge of new and cutting-edge technology
  • Someone who can deliver video with a quick turnaround time ( 48 – 72 hours if required)

Who are you, and what do you bring?

  • Passionate about videos and video editing
  • Native English speaker/accent.
  • Research. Someone who is willing to research and use visual elements to emphasis points expressed
  • Understands marketing. Product updates, announcements, feature videos, and everything in between.
  • Ability to take and follow direction, while also having a creative eye for improvements
  • You’re a digital marketing behemoth. You’ve been around digital marketing all your life. You’re passionate about it inside and outside of work. You absorb podcasts, blog posts, and courses like a sponge and are always looking at learning, thriving, and growing your knowledge.You’re a digital marketing behemoth. You’ve been around digital marketing all your life. You’re passionate about it inside and outside of work. You absorb podcasts, blog posts, and courses like a sponge and are always looking at learning, thriving, and growing your knowledge.

Tasks on the job

  • 2 long form videos edited per week ready for post (5 – 25 mins)
    • Adding basic static titles, still images, and any necessary b-roll
    • Adding background music that is safe for monetization
    • Colour correction, colour grading, and adding dynamic transitions
    • Advanced audio editing – correcting for noise, and adding sound design
    • Includes one round of revisions 
  • 4 – 6 shorts edited per week ready for post (1 min each max)
    • Adding basic static titles, still images, and any necessary b-roll
    • Adding background music that is safe for monetization
    • Colour correction, colour grading, and adding dynamic transitions
    • Advanced audio editing – correcting for noise, and adding sound design
    • Includes one round of revisions 
  • A high quality custom thumbnail