YouTube Horror Video Editor

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Prime Lead Studio is hiring a YouTube Horror Compilation Video Editor to help us produce spine-chilling long-form horror content that captivates millions of viewers worldwide. If you’re a creative editor with a passion for horror storytelling, a sharp sense of pacing, and proven editing experience, this is your chance to join a fast-growing remote startup building channels with 30M+ views in just 6 months.

Location: Remote
Commitment: Full-time (~40 hours/week)
Experience Level: Mid-level (2+ years editing experience, especially for YouTube or long-form content)

About Us

Prime Lead Studio is a dynamic young startup with a tight-knit team of 15 professionals working fully remote. Our experienced founders bring six years of industry expertise, having built an impressive portfolio of over 10 YouTube channels generating 30+ million views in the last six months alone. We specialize in diverse content niches and have mastered multiple revenue streams, creating scalable media businesses that deliver real results.

What You’ll Do

• Create spine-chilling compilations – Edit 40-minute horror content using original footage from other YouTube channels, seamlessly integrating commentary to deliver compelling viewer experiences.
• Master atmospheric storytelling – Build suspense through teaser openings, pacing, and background music that immerses viewers in chilling atmospheres.
• Build narrative tension – Structure content to escalate suspense, strategically timing scares for maximum impact while sustaining engagement across long-form videos.
• Handle content sourcing – Research and obtain complementary footage from featured creators, ensuring proper crediting and respectful presentation.
• Meet production targets – Deliver 3 polished videos (40 minutes each) per week using provided scripts and voice-overs.

Who You Are – Required Skills and Characteristics

Essential Technical Skills:

• Proven expertise with professional editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro).
• Advanced screen recording and YouTube optimization knowledge.
• 2+ years of video creation/editing experience, preferably in long-form or educational/tutorial formats.

Key Characteristics:

• Detail-oriented perfectionist – You maintain high standards and follow brand guidelines meticulously.
• Self-motivated achiever – You work independently and proactively solve problems without constant supervision.
• Horror content enthusiast – You understand atmospheric tension and what makes horror content genuinely chilling.
• Content sourcing expert – You’re skilled at finding, obtaining, and crediting footage from YouTube creators.
• Faceless channel experience – Prior work on anonymous or brand-driven YouTube channels is a strong plus.

What We Offer

• Complete flexibility – Work remotely from anywhere with deliverables-based deadlines.
• High-impact projects – Produce content that reaches millions of viewers monthly.
• Skill development – Master YouTube optimization, faceless content strategies, and data-driven editing.
• Growth opportunities – Potential to move into content strategy and management roles within our expanding media empire.

Recruitment Process

• Complete our prescreening questionnaire so we can gauge your fit:

https://forms.gle/7AUtPtwZHwDUzk7T8

• Short interview (15–20 mins) – to confirm skills and culture fit.
• Test assignment – a sample horror edit to evaluate your creativity and reliability.
• Offer & onboarding.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹43,000.00 - ₹44,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Experience:

• Video Editing: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)