YouTube Video Editor & Videographer (Austin, TX — In Office)

Job description

🎬 We’re Hiring: YouTube Video Editor & Videographer (Austin, TX — In Office) At , we help people turn their ideas into bestselling books — and their books into movements that change lives. We’ve helped thousands of authors publish, launch, and grow their impact — reaching millions of readers worldwide. Now, we’re scaling our content operation and looking for a YouTube Video Editor & Videographer who knows how to tell stories that convert — stories that make people feel something and take action. We’re not looking for a button pusher. We’re looking for a storyteller — someone who can see the rhythm, flow, and emotion behind every cut. Someone who can edit with intention, capture cinematic footage, and bring creative energy to every frame. If you love bringing stories to life through video and want to help build a YouTube channel that inspires millions, this might be your dream role. 🎥 What You’ll Be Doing Filming and editing both long-form and short-form content with a focus on storytelling, pacing, and retention Capturing high-quality footage during shoots, interviews, and events to support our content calendar Editing long-form YouTube videos with strong hooks and narrative flow Cutting short-form social clips (Reels, TikToks, LinkedIn) that stop the scroll Optimizing structure, pacing, and transitions to boost Watch Time and AVD Enhancing videos with music, sound effects, and audio mixing for emotion and flow Designing and animating motion graphics, text, and transitions for clarity and polish Collaborating with our Creative and Marketing teams to align edits with titles, thumbnails, and strategy Staying on top of YouTube and social trends — because you live and breathe what’s working across top creator channels 🚫 Please Don’t Apply If You... Haven’t edited for a large or fast-growing YouTube channel Don’t have retention-driven examples in your portfolio Struggle with feedback or fast-paced iteration Aren’t comfortable filming and lighting high-quality content Don’t understand pacing, viewer psychology, or AVD Can’t create motion graphics that enhance storytelling Aren’t tuned into what’s trending across YouTube and social media ✅ You’re a Great Fit If You Have 3+ years editing for YouTube or content creators Proven experience filming and lighting professional video A strong sense of story structure, timing, and emotional pacing Mastery of Adobe Premiere Pro (After Effects + Photoshop a plus) The ability to craft intros that hook and edits that retain A passion for collaboration and creativity (this is an in-office role in Austin, TX) A love for storytelling, personal growth, and making an impact 💡 Bonus Points For Editing experience with top creators, entrepreneurs, or educators Understanding of YouTube analytics and data-driven creative decisions Curiosity about AI tools, plug-ins, or workflow automation A reel that shows you can balance cinematic polish with high-retention pacing 💰 The Pay $60,000–$80,000 / year (depending on experience) 🌟 Perks & Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance PTO + paid holidays 401(k) option Monthly self-care stipend A mission-driven team building something that truly matters 📍 Location: Austin, TX (In-Office) If you’re ready to help us tell stories that inspire, educate, and change lives — we’d love to meet you. 👉 Apply now and help us build the future of on YouTube