Social Media and Video Editor

Remote, USA
Posted Jun 15, 2026
Full-time

Own the Content. Lead the Team. Drive the Growth. Shape the Brand.

This is NOT just a video editing job.

This is NOT just a production role.

This is a leadership role.

If you:
• Know how to turn raw content into engaging, high-performing videos
• Understand what makes people click, watch, and stay
• Have experience leading and managing a team of editors
• Want ownership over both creative output and team performance

Keep reading.

Who We Are:

We’re a rapidly growing finance content brand with 500,000+ YouTube subscribers, known for high-value, strategic content.

We’re building a world-class content engine across YouTube, Instagram, and short-form platforms—and we need someone who can lead it, scale it, and maintain elite quality.

Your Role:

As our Social Media and Video Editor, you will combine:
• Advanced Video Editing
• Team Leadership & Oversight
• Content Strategy Execution
• Production Management

You will not only edit content—you will lead a team of editors, ensuring both the quality and quantity of output meets our growth goals.

You will own the full post-production pipeline—from raw footage to final delivery—while managing and elevating the team.

Your Work Will Directly Impact:
• Audience growth
• Content quality and consistency
• Team productivity and output volume
• Engagement and retention
• Brand authority
• Revenue

Responsibilities:

1. Video Editing & Content Production
• Deliver the required number of high-quality long-form YouTube videos per week
• Oversee creation of required short-form videos weekly (Reels, Shorts, etc.)
• Ensure all content meets high standards for:
• Strong hooks (first 1–3 seconds)
• Retention and pacing
• Watch time and engagement
• Add captions, b-roll, motion graphics, zooms, and sound effects
• Continuously improve edits based on performance data

2. Team Leadership & Management
• Lead and manage a team of video editors
• Review, give feedback, and approve edits before publishing
• Maintain consistent quality across all content
• Ensure deadlines and output targets are met
• Train and develop editors to improve performance and efficiency
• Build scalable editing workflows and systems

3. Content Oversight & Quality Control
• Take full ownership of final content output
• Ensure brand consistency across all videos
• Balance speed and quality at scale
• Identify gaps and improve creative execution across the team

4. Content Strategy Collaboration
• Work closely with the content and strategy team
• Help shape editing styles based on performance trends
• Identify viral formats and winning structures
• Align editing direction with brand growth goals

5. Content Repurposing
• Oversee transformation of long-form videos into short-form clips
• Identify viral, emotional, and high-value moments
• Ensure content is optimized for each platform (not just cutdowns)

6. Performance Tracking & Optimization
• Analyze views, retention, and engagement
• Improve editing direction using data (not guesswork)
• Test new formats and scale what works across the team

7. Workflow & Ownership
• Own and manage the entire post-production pipeline
• Organize assets, timelines, and team workflows
• Deliver consistently and on time
• Operate with high accountability and minimal supervision
• Scale output without sacrificing quality

Requirements:
• 5+ years experience in video editing (long-form and short-form)
• Proven experience leading or managing a team of editors
• Strong experience in:
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• After Effects
• MisterHorse (Animation Composer)
• Deep understanding of:
• Hooks and retention
• YouTube and short-form algorithms
• Performance-based editing
• Proven portfolio (required)
• Experience handling high-volume content production
• Strong leadership, communication, and feedback skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Full-time commitment only (no side jobs)
• Include the word “TAX” in your subject line (applications without this will be ignored)

Nice to Have:
• Experience with large YouTube or Instagram pages
• Background in finance, business, or education content
• Experience working with influencers or creators
• Knowledge of YouTube analytics and growth strategies

How to Apply:

To be considered, send:
• Your resume
• Your portfolio (best edits)
• YouTube channels you’ve managed or edited for (if applicable)
• A brief summary of your leadership experience, number of people you handled, and production volumes.

Include links to:
• Videos you’ve edited
• Social media accounts you’ve managed (include metrics if possible)

Apply now and take ownership of both the content and the team behind it in a rapidly growing CPA firm.

Application Question(s):
• Share your portfolio link, and links to the social media accounts, or youtube channels you managed.

Experience:
• Adobe After Effects: 2 years (Required)
• Adobe Premiere: 2 years (Required)
• MisterHorse: 2 years (Required)
• Content strategy: 2 years (Required)
• Long Form Video Editing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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