YouTube Video Editor

HighKey Agency is a digital PR and social media company specializing in building elite personal and brand presences in the aesthetic industry, from top-tier plastic surgeons to high-growth med spas. We engineer content systems that drive visibility, inbound demand, and long-term brand equity at scale. Our team moves fast, executes at a high level, and is obsessed with results. If you’re looking to break into a high-performance agency environment, this is your entry point. Position Overview This role is for a hybrid long-form editor who can comfortably operate across multiple editing styles without losing pacing, structure, or retention. We are specifically looking for someone who can handle BOTH: Story-driven, narrative-style editing Fast-paced, personality-driven YouTube/vlog content This is extremely important for the role. One project may require a more structured, cinematic, reality-style approach focused on storytelling and emotional payoff. Another may require a faster, more personality-led editing style built around energy, pacing, and retention. The ideal candidate understands how to shift between both naturally. We are not looking for purely cinematic editors, template-based TikTok editors, or basic podcast cutters. You should be comfortable: Turning raw footage into structured, engaging long-form content Balancing storytelling with fast-paced viewer retention Adapting across multiple content styles and tones Using pacing, cutaways, music, sound design, and visual emphasis intentionally Creating edits that feel dynamic, modern, and highly watchable This role sits between narrative editing and high-performance YouTube editing. Key Responsibilities Edit long-form videos (8–15+ minutes) Build strong pacing, narrative flow, and viewer engagement throughout edits Structure content into compelling story arcs and sequences Identify and emphasize key moments, reactions, and emotional beats Use music, sound design, cutaways, graphics, and pattern interrupts intentionally Adapt editing style depending on creator, brand, and content type Collaborate with internal team to execute creative direction efficiently Occasionally create short-form cutdowns from long-form content What This Role Is Not To be explicit, this role is not for: Basic vlog editors Short-form/TikTok-only editors Purely cinematic filmmakers Editors who rely heavily on templates or over-editing Heavy VFX-only or motion graphics-only editors We are looking for editors who understand how to make content perform while still telling a strong story. References Docu / Narrative Style: Austin Zaback: Korean Englishman: Kitchen Nightmares: Bar Rescue: Vlog / Personality-Driven Style: Qualifications Proven experience with long-form editing Portfolio demonstrating: Strong pacing and retention Storytelling and narrative structure Use of sound design, music, cutaways, and visual emphasis Ability to adapt between different editing styles and tones Strong understanding of: Viewer retention and YouTube pacing Story structure and emotional payoff Modern long-form editing trends Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, or similar. Ability to manage deadlines, receive feedback well, and communicate effectively. Bonus Experience editing creator-led or personality-driven content Experience with documentary or reality-style editing Experience creating short-form cutdowns from long-form content Basic motion graphics or After Effects knowledge Compensation $25/hr Why Join HighKey Work with high-level creators and brands in a fast-growing niche Be part of a performance-driven agency that values execution over fluff Gain exposure to high-volume, high-impact YouTube content systems Opportunity for long-term collaboration and growth within the agency How to Apply If this sounds like you, we’d love to see your work. Please submit: Your resume A portfolio with long-form YouTube examples (required) Any relevant results or performance metrics (if available)