Video Editor for a YouTube Channel (US-based/Remote)

Paired is a global staffing and recruiting agency that pairs remote work with top-tier talent. We help individuals from around the world connect with great companies that are looking for their specific skill set. Our mission is to provide great jobs to talented people, no matter where they are located.

We are looking for a Video Editor with prior experience working on YouTube channels who understands retention, pacing, storytelling, and content structure.

The core responsibility of this role is editing long-form YouTube videos and short-form content. In addition, the editor will also design YouTube thumbnails to support better click-through rates. Social media graphics are a bonus, but not required.

This role is ideal for someone who cares about quality, watches YouTube actively, and understands what keeps viewers engaged.

Responsibilities:

• Edit long-form YouTube videos with strong pacing and storytelling
• Create short-form vertical clips for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok
• Improve viewer retention through clean cuts, structure, and flow
• Add music, sound effects, and simple transitions where appropriate
• Maintain brand consistency in editing style
• Work closely with the creative team and incorporate feedback

Additional Responsibility — Design

• Design YouTube thumbnails for uploaded videos
• Ensure thumbnails are visually clear, engaging, and aligned with the brand
• Make simple iterations when needed based on feedback

Requirements

• Experience editing YouTube videos
• Understands retention, pacing, and storytelling
• Can edit both:
• Long-form YouTube videos
• Short-form content (Shorts, Reels, TikTok)
• Proficient in Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve
• Able to create basic YouTube thumbnails using Photoshop, Canva, or similar tools
• Detail-oriented and quality-focused