Video Editor (YouTube + Social Media)

We’re looking for a high-level Video Editor who can take raw footage and turn it into polished YouTube videos and viral-ready short-form content. You’ll blend traditional editing skills with the latest AI-powered tools to create high-retention, platform-optimized videos across our brands—including our PaymentCloud and Kurv YouTube channels, part of our broader fintech/payments ecosystem. You’ll work closely with our Video Producer and creative team to deliver fast, high-quality output at scale. Responsibilities • Edit long-form YouTube videos with strong pacing, clarity, and audience retention. • Create short-form vertical videos for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, and LinkedIn. • Add captions, graphic elements, callouts, and motion graphics. • Use AI tools (Runway, NanoBanana, Descript, Midjourney, Sora, Pika, ElevenLabs) to enhance workflows, generate assets, and improve storytelling. • Pull b-roll, screen recordings, and supporting assets for each edit. • Export optimized files for each platform and maintain clean project organization. • Prepare YouTube metadata, chapters, and thumbnails when needed. • Implement revision notes quickly and stay current on editing + platform trends. Qualifications • 2+ years editing YouTube or social-first video content. • Expert in Adobe Premiere Pro; working knowledge of After Effects and Frame.io. • Strong understanding of aspect ratios, codecs, captions, color, and sound cleanup. • Comfortable using or learning advanced AI tools to speed up production. • Strong sense of hooks, pacing, retention mechanics, and platform-native storytelling. • Organized, fast, detail-focused, and able to work in a high-output environment. Bonus • Experience editing for creators, influencers, or fast-growth brands. • Portfolio with high-retention or viral-performing content • Storyboarding or creative ideation skills. • Experience with Monday.com and Slack. • Experience creating content in the fintech/payments industry (please include specific samples if available). Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week Experience: • YouTube Editing: 2 years (Required) Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job Apply To this Job