Video Editor (Gaming)

A fast-growing gaming content brand is seeking a skilled Video Editor to join their team and elevate their content across multiple platforms. They have established a strong presence on YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram, and the brand is now expanding into long-form YouTube videos (10+ minutes) featuring game recommendations, reviews, and listicles, with engaging voiceovers and curated gameplay footage.

Work Hours: 20hours/week (part-time with potential to transition into full-time); AU working hours
Work Set-Up: Remote (PH-based); Independent Contractor
Monthly Salary: $400-$560

Key Responsibilities: 

• Edit two long-form YouTube videos (10+ minutes) per week using voiceovers and gameplay footage
• Add engaging text overlays, basic animations, and smooth transitions to enhance viewer retention
• Organize and manage large video files and project assets efficiently
• Collaborate with Lachlan via Discord to receive feedback and align on creative direction
• Use Google Drive and Workspace to manage files and maintain version control
• Conduct light research on competitors and channel analytics to help improve content performance
• Assist with basic scriptwriting and topic research as needed
• Maintain consistency with the existing editing style and branding of the Games Explorer channel
• Proactively suggest and test new editing styles or techniques to improve content quality and engagement

Role Requirements:

• Proven experience editing YouTube videos, ideally in the gaming or content creation niche
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects) or other professional video editing tools
• Strong editing skills, including cutting gameplay footage, syncing audio, and creating engaging motion graphics and text overlays
• Ability to effectively match voiceovers or commentary with gameplay footage
• Experience conducting competitor analysis and using YouTube performance data to guide improvements
• Passion for gaming and understanding of YouTube gaming culture (preferred but not required)

Recruitment Process: 

• Initial Interview
• Final Interview
• Offer and Onboarding