Creative Video Editor

Brayton has been the main video editor at Iron House Studios for a long time. He is great at editing, but spending too much time editing keeps him away from clients and business growth. This new role is meant to support him and help the company grow.

The company is looking for a creative video editor who can watch interview footage and quickly understand the story behind it. They want someone who can edit videos, find extra short clips from the footage, and suggest new creative ideas.

Most videos are short, between 30 seconds and 3 minutes. The content mainly includes interviews, business storytelling, thought leadership videos, and branded social media content for B2B companies. The focus is on authentic storytelling and building trust with audiences.

Working Hours

You will not need to track your hours. The work will start at around 15–20 hours per month. The company already has regular clients and ongoing projects, with opportunities for more work as the business grows.

This Role Is NOT For

• Someone who needs step-by-step instructions for every edit.
• Someone focused on paid ads or performance marketing.
• Someone who dislikes feedback or collaboration.
• Someone who is disorganized with files and projects.
• Someone who only edits what is requested without looking for more creative opportunities. 

This Role IS For

• Someone with strong storytelling and editing instincts.
• Someone who can turn raw interview footage into engaging stories.
• Someone who communicates clearly and proactively.
• Someone who is both creative and organized.
• Someone serious about improving their editing craft. 

Ideal Candidate

You should:

• Understand emotional storytelling and pacing.
• Know how to create videos that keep people watching.
• Work independently without needing constant supervision.
• Spot extra content opportunities in footage.
• Accept feedback professionally and use it to improve the work.

Main Responsibilities

Video Editing

• Edit short-form videos (30 seconds to 3 minutes).
• Create stories from interviews and unscripted footage.
• Find extra clips and social media content opportunities.
• Color grade and improve video quality.
• Handle audio cleanup and sound design.
• Add captions, graphics, and lower thirds.
• Choose suitable music for videos

Project Management & Communication

• Manage tasks in Asana.
• Upload videos for review in Wipster.
• Keep files organized and properly named.
• Communicate through Slack during US business hours.
• Meet deadlines consistently.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of professional video editing experience.
• A strong portfolio with real client work.
• Experience editing short-form social media content.
• Skills in color grading, audio editing, and motion graphics.
• Good English communication skills.
• Ability to work during US business hours.
• Legally allowed to work with a US-based company.

Required Tools

• Final Cut Pro
• Descript or CapCut
• Asana
• Slack
• Google Meet

Preferred Tools

• Motion Array
• Art List
• FilmPAC
• Wipster

Job Summary

This is a remote video editing role for a creative and organized editor who can turn interview footage into engaging short-form stories. The job involves editing videos, finding additional content ideas, handling basic motion graphics and audio work, and communicating with the team professionally. The role starts with part-time work (15–20 hours monthly) but has strong growth potential as the company expands.