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Job Description

About the Job :

I’m seeking a skilled, teachable video editor for long-term, per-project collaboration (mainly long-form content) for a growing agency serving education channels.

I have high expectations for my editors, but also work to take extremely good care of them and create a truly enjoyable and fulfilling work experience.

This job is NOT for you if :

You're a beginner-level editor
You don't like being given multiple revision notes
You don't speak fluent, conversational English
You're looking for a short-term gig
You're an agency or work through an agency

This job is PERFECT for you if :

You're an intermediate or greater level editor

You're looking for a long-term opportunity

You delight in the details of creating top-level videos

You want grow your income over time

About Us :

Creative Direct is an agency that focuses on serving high-level businesses that use YouTube to bring in leads.

We take everything related to their YouTube channel off their plate except for shooting videos (channel management, ideation, creative direction, scripting, editing, thumbs, posting, and analytics).

So far, we’ve generated over 120 Million views for our clients.

You would work directly with me (Creative Director) to delight our clients with high-quality edits that serve their goals and exceed their expectations.

Skills Required :

The editing style will vary depending on the client’s needs, but in broad strokes - we aren’t looking to do gaming or mr beast-style content.

We would make content closer to Vox, Ed Lawrence, and Johnny Harris : Talking heads reinforced with excellent visuals.

Our edits will be comprehensive, professional, playful yet understated in order to exemplify the points being made instead of distracting from them.

To do this, you will need to have an understanding of the following :

Story-based editing

Creating modern visual assets

Animations (2D and basic 3D)

Creative use of titles

Keyframing

Editing Multicam projects

Color grading

Audio editing (eq / sound isolate talking mic and mixing with bg music / sfx)

Effective use of music and sound effects

Each video will come with either a script or outline.

I will work with you on casting vision for each video and give MULTIPLE rounds of revisions until they are ready to present to our clients for their revisions.

If you cannot replicate the styles of editing in the channels above, please do NOT apply.

Pay :

Pay will increase the longer you are with us.

We will do periodic check-ins with pay bumps if you are meeting your goals.

Every project will be priced uniquely based on effort needed and your skill level.

Average ballpark is starting at $10-15 per minute of finished video (depending on complexity and current skill level).

Ideal Candidate :

Has experience editing for Education / edutainment YouTube channels

Has experience with Final Cut, Premiere Pro, and Davinci Resolve and can switch between them depending on each client’s preferred platform

Looks to work with us long term and eventually have a full-time level workload

Is detail oriented. To prove this, write “red balloon” as the first line of your response to this job posting.

Never misses a due date

Extremely communicative

Job Requirements :

Fluent and conversational in English

Minimum 2 years video editing experience

Proficient in 2D and 3D effects, motion graphics, and retention-based editing techniques

Actively has access to the latest versions of Final Cut, Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve, and After Effects

Strong, consistent internet connection, and hardware that is up to the task (computer at least 2 TB of free storage at all times)

Editor must source all imagery and clips (all content must be copyright-free, licensed, or well within fair-use laws)

Able to add copyright-free music

Available to communicate between 9am-3pm PST

Submissions

Please email submissions to rj@creative-direct.com.

Please include the following with your application (If everything asked for is not included, I will not consider your application)

Link to your reel / portfolio

Answers to the following questions :

When can you start?

What is your internet speed? (include screenshot from speedtest.net or other similar site with the date visible)

What is your current computer and storage setup?

Do you actively have Final Cut, Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve, and After Effects?

Can you commit fully completing (including revisions) 2-3 long form videos a week to start (10-20 min in length each)?

Do you see yourself working long term with us, eventually moving to 4-5 videos a week?

Please attach or link to a 10-30 second audio note on why you are the right person for the job (in English)

Are you willing to do an unpaid test edit (under 1 min length video) with one round of revisions?

Looking forward to working together!

Salary : $10 - $15

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