YouTube Video Editor & Videographer (Austin, TX - In ...
selfpublishing.com - Austin, TX
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We're Hiring: YouTube Video Editor & Videographer (Austin, TX - In Office)At , we help people turn their ideas into bestselling books - and their books into movements that change lives.We've helped thousands of authors publish, launch, and grow their impact - reaching millions of readers worldwide. Now, we're scaling our content operation and looking for a YouTube Video Editor & Videographer who knows how to tell stories that convert - stories that make people feel something and take action.We're not looking for a button pusher.We're looking for a storyteller - someone who can see the rhythm, flow, and emotion behind every cut. Someone who can edit with intention, capture cinematic footage, and bring creative energy to every frame.If you love bringing stories to life through video and want to help build a YouTube channel that inspires millions, this might be your dream role. What You'll Be DoingFilming and editing both long-form and short-form content with a focus on storytelling, pacing, and retentionCapturing high-quality footage during shoots, interviews, and events to support our content calendarEditing long-form YouTube videos with strong hooks and narrative flowCutting short-form social clips (Reels, TikToks, LinkedIn) that stop the scrollOptimizing structure, pacing, and transitions to boost Watch Time and AVDEnhancing videos with music, sound effects, and audio mixing for emotion and flowDesigning and animating motion graphics, text, and transitions for clarity and polishCollaborating with our Creative and Marketing teams to align edits with titles, thumbnails, and strategyStaying on top of YouTube and social trends - because you live and breathe what's working across top creator channels Please Don't Apply If You...Haven't edited for a large or fast-growing YouTube channelDon't have retention-driven examples in your portfolioStruggle with feedback or fast-paced iterationAren't comfortable filming and lighting high-quality contentDon't understand pacing, viewer psychology, or AVDCan't create motion graphics that enhance storytellingAren't tuned into what's trending across YouTube and social media You're a Great Fit If You Have3+ years editing for YouTube or content creatorsProven experience filming and lighting professional videoA strong sense of story structure, timing, and emotional pacingMastery of Adobe Premiere Pro (After Effects + Photoshop a plus)The ability to craft intros that hook and edits that retainA passion for collaboration and creativity (this is an in-office role in Austin, TX)A love for storytelling, personal growth, and making an impact Bonus Points ForEditing experience with top creators, entrepreneurs, or educatorsUnderstanding of YouTube analytics and data-driven creative decisionsCuriosity about AI tools, plug-ins, or workflow automationA reel that shows you can balance cinematic polish with high-retention pacing The Pay$60,000-$80,000 / year (depending on experience)Perks & BenefitsHealth, dental, and vision insurancePTO + paid holidays401(k) optionMonthly self-care stipendA mission-driven team building something that truly matters Location: Austin, TX (In-Office)If you're ready to help us tell stories that inspire, educate, and change lives - we'd love to meet you.Apply now and help us build the future of on YouTube
Created: 2026-04-02