YouTube Video Editor

Job Description

Company Description Hardly Hectic is a YouTube channel run by Suheb, a former strategy consultant turned AI productivity explorer. Role Description This is a Full-time remote role for a YouTube Video Editor at Hardly Hectic. The Video Editor will be responsible for video production, editing, color grading, motion graphics, and graphics work to enhance the visual appeal of the channel's content. 🎯 Your Mission Edit 4-5 long-form YouTube videos/month Create 8 highly engaging shorts (30–60 sec highlights with vertical formatting) Add text overlays, motion graphics, and b-roll where relevant Collaborate on creative direction: pacing, tone, transitions, and emotion Ensure visual consistency aligned with our channel’s aesthetic: minimalist, cinematic, sharp Turn around edits within 4–6 days of receiving assets Keep viewers hooked we optimize for watch time, retention, and click-throughs 🧠 Must-Have Skills Strong portfolio of long-form YouTube edits (please share links) Proficiency in Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro, Video Color Grading, and Motion Graphics skills Knowledge of pacing and retention best practices for YouTube Ability to tell a story visually, using B-roll, rhythm, and cinematic techniques Comfort editing both educational and emotionally-driven content Bonus: Experience with motion graphics or After Effects ⚡ Vibe Match If You Are: Obsessed with visual storytelling Detail-oriented but not perfection-paralyzed Emotionally intuitive — you know when to slow it down or speed it up Comfortable working async with fast turnaround Hungry to help build a high-performing channel with viral potential How to Apply Send us: A few links to long-form YouTube videos you've edited A few examples of shorts or reels you've cut 2–3 lines on what excites you about editing for HardlyHectic Monthly budget 18k Show more Show less