[Hiring] YouTube Assistant Video Editor @JobRack

Role Description

We’re building a documentary-style YouTube channel exploring the craft behind sound, audio, and music - why things sound the way they do, how audio shapes storytelling, and what makes the sonic world so endlessly fascinating.

We’re looking for a YouTube Assistant Video Editor to support our lead editor and gradually grow into owning full 10–20 minute episodes.

What you’ll do:

• Organize and sync footage in DaVinci Resolve
• Prepare interview timelines and multicam sequences
• Clean, label, and structure project timelines
• Manage media, assets, and project files in Dropbox
• Prepare b-roll and graphics placeholders
• Assist with exports and project organization

As you grow in the role, you will take on:

• Editing story segments from interviews
• Structuring explanations clearly for a general audience
• Integrating b-roll and supporting visuals
• Maintaining pacing and narrative clarity
• Editing full 10–20 minute documentary-style episodes
• Refining rough cuts into polished final edits
• Crafting strong openings for audience retention
• Managing episodes through finishing and final export
• Preparing videos for publishing on YouTube

Working hours are full-time, roughly 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in your local time zone, with one-hour lunch and at least one hour of overlap with U.S. Central Time.

Qualifications

• Reliable high-speed internet (500 Mbps+ both download and upload speed)
• Strong editing skills in DaVinci Resolve (our entire workflow is built around it)
• Strong sense of pacing, clarity, and narrative structure
• Ability to organize complex editing projects and manage large media files
• Excellent English comprehension
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly in a remote team

Requirements

• Experience editing YouTube documentary or educational content
• Familiarity with YouTube strategy, pacing, retention, and audience engagement
• Basic motion graphics or title design
• Experience with color correction and finishing in Resolve
• Ability to perform basic audio cleanup
• Interest in sound, audio production, music, or media craft

Benefits

• $2000/month*, with the opportunity to increase to $2400/month upon strong performance and transition to the Long-Form Editor role.
• Full-time | Fully remote
• 15 days paid time off (PTO) per year
• 5 paid sick days per year
• Paid U.S. holidays (swap for local holidays if preferred)
• Healthy, sustainable work environment with flexible scheduling
• Opportunity to grow into full long-form editing and take ownership of episodes

*Please note that this is a gross salary and that you are responsible for any tax-related procedures in your country of residence. We kindly ask you to apply only if you are happy to work remotely as an independent contractor.