YouTube Video Editor (Long-Form + VFX)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 OverviewWe are hiring a YouTube Video Editor with strong experience editing direct-to-camera YouTube content, interviews, podcasts, and educational long-form videos (not cinematic films or documentaries.)This role is focused on virality, not cinematic storytelling.You should be comfortable editing talking-head content with:Fast, intentional pacingJump cuts, pattern interrupts, and on-screen emphasisMotion graphics, light VFX, and visual overlays that enhance clarity and retentionYou will be responsible for producing 4–12 YouTube videos per month, including:Full long-form editsYouTube-optimized intros/outrosHigh-click-through thumbnailsOccasional short-form cutdowns derived from long-form contentKey ResponsibilitiesEdit long-form YouTube videos (direct-to-camera, interviews, podcasts, educational content)Optimize pacing, structure, and visual flow for viewer retentionAdd motion graphics, light VFX, callouts, captions, and on-screen emphasisCreate YouTube thumbnails designed for high CTR (not cinematic posters)Produce clean, engaging intros and outros aligned with YouTube best practicesOccasionally, create short-form clips from long-form videosCollaborate with internal short-form editors to maintain brand consistencyWork directly with creators and internal strategists to execute the content visionProactively suggest improvements to structure, visuals, and presentationWhat This Role Is NotTo be explicit, this role is not for:Cinematic filmmakersWedding/travel/documentary editorsFilm-style storytelling specialistsWe are looking for YouTube-first editors who understand how content actually performs on the platform.Reference: https://www.youtube.com/@kalla...This is to see whether candidates are capable of editing at this level, and our skills test would then verify if the candidate can actually deliver it in practice.QualificationsProven experience editing YouTube-native long-form contentPortfolio demonstrating:Talking-head YouTube videosRetention-focused editingMotion graphics / VFX used to enhance clarityStrong understanding of:YouTube pacing & viewer psychologyRetention curves and pattern interruptsVisual reinforcement of spoken contentProficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, or similarAbility to manage multiple projects and hit deadlines consistentlyStrong communication skills and ability to take creative directionBonus: Experience working with educational, business, or personal brand contentCompensation$200 per long-form video (should take approx. 5 hours per video) Complex long-form video: $500 per edit (requires a lot more skill/animations/etc.)Why Join HighKeyWork with high-level creators and brands in a fast-growing nicheBe part of a performance-driven agency that values execution over fluffGain exposure to high-volume, high-impact YouTube content systemsOpportunity for long-term collaboration and growth within the agencyHow to ApplyIf you are a YouTube-first editor, we want to see your work!Please submit:Your resumeA portfolio with YouTube long-form examples (required)Any relevant results or performance metrics (if available)
