Lead Video Editor

Lead Video Editor Transform raw footage into content that helps real estate agents win in their local marketsAbout Knwn LocalWe're a creative agency on a mission: scale from 55 to 200+ YouTube channels while helping real estate agents become the most trusted voices in their markets. We build long-form video strategies that create real authority and drive actual business results.The proof is in our growth:Scaling fast from 55 to 200+ channelsBuilding systematic production operations that work at scaleHelping agents win deals through strategic content, not viral gimmicksWe believe in extreme ownership, proactive curiosity, and beyond excellence. If that resonates, you'll thrive here.We're hiring a Lead Editor to deliver high-quality edits consistently and help us maintain our quality standards across the team as we scale. To Apply Now:https://www.notion.so/2a1353fd5db581b3bc15ef09162a06fe?pvs=106The RoleAs a Lead Editor at Knwn Local, you'll build and develop a team of video editors who transform raw real estate content into high-impact YouTube videos that help agents dominate their local markets. This is a player-coach leadership role where you'll spend 70-90% of your time managing, mentoring, and building systems, and 10-30% hands-on editing complex projects.You'll own editing quality standards, team development, and operational excellence within your pod, partnering closely with Pod Managers, YouTube Managers, and Strategists to deliver retention-driven content at scale. Your success is measured not by how many videos you edit, but by how well your team performs, grows, and retains talent.This role is perfect for someone who loves developing editors as much as editing itselfsomeone who gets energized by building systems, coaching talent, and multiplying their impact through others. If you want to stay purely hands-on without management responsibilities, or purely hands-off without getting in the weeds of editing, this isn't the right fit.To Apply Now: https://www.notion.so/2a1353fd5db581b3bc15ef09162a06fe?pvs=106What You'll OwnTeam Leadership & Development (50% of role)Manage and develop 25-50 video editors, conducting weekly 1-on-1s focused on skill progression and performance (with the support of multiple Senior Editors & YouTube Managers)Lead weekly team edit reviews with constructive feedback and best practice sharingLead monthly team trainings for the editing team culture & growthBuild comprehensive onboarding programs and training materials for new editor hiresCreate career development pathways with clear promotion criteria for your teamConduct performance reviews and manage accountability through the Clarify Instrument Coach Decide frameworkParticipate in hiring (screening portfolios, conducting interviews, making hiring recommendations)Build 2-5+ year relationships with editors through proactive retention and engagement strategiesImplement skip-level check-ins to assess team health and identify early warning signsQuality Standards & Systems (20-30% of role)Own and evolve editing quality standards, style guides, and templates across your teamEstablish QA processes that maintain >85% First-Approval Rate across all editorsServe as final quality review and approval for complex or high-stakes edits before client deliveryLead A/B testing strategy and retention analysis, translating data into actionable editing improvementsCreate efficiency systems (templates, motion graphics libraries, workflow optimizations)Build performance dashboards tracking team metrics (approval rates, turnaround times, retention performance)Drive continuous improvement through weekly "edit of the week" reviews and retrospectivesStrategic Collaboration (10-15% of role)Partner with Pod Manager and YouTube Managers on content strategy and creative directionParticipate in Monthly Client Strategy Calls to present editing approach and performance insightsCollaborate cross-functionally with scriptwriters and designers to align on creative visionCommunicate proactively with leadership on team capacity, blockers, and resource needsContribute to quarterly planning and annual strategy with editing function perspectiveHandle client escalations and quality issues with transparency and solutions-focused approachPlayer-Coach Editing (10-20% of role)Edit 2-4 high-complexity videos per month for VIP clients or training demonstrationsModel excellence by staying hands-on with the craft and maintaining YouTube editing fluencyStay current on YouTube editing trends, competitor content, and platform algorithm changesExperiment with new techniques and tools, sharing learnings and innovations with the teamMaintain organized project files and asset management as an example for the teamRequirementsWe're looking for someone who combines exceptional editing craft with proven leadership ability. You should be passionate about developing talent and building systems that multiply impact across a team, not just delivering great edits yourself.Leadership & Mana