YouTube Video Editor

HighKey Agency is a digital PR and social media company specializing in building elite personal and brand presences in the aesthetic industry, from top-tier plastic surgeons to high-growth med spas.We engineer content systems that drive visibility, inbound demand, and long-term brand equity at scale.Our team moves fast, executes at a high level, and is obsessed with results. If you’re looking to break into a high-performance agency environment, this is your entry point.Position Overview This role is focused on storytelling, structure, and building narrative from raw footage. Not cinematic filmmaking, and not basic YouTube talking-head edits.You should be comfortable:Turning raw footage into a structured, compelling storyBuilding tension, pacing, and payoffUsing cutaways, reaction shots, music, and sound design to enhance narrativeCreating edits that feel like real shows, not just videos.Key ResponsibilitiesEdit long-form videos (8–15+ minutes) with a strong narrative focusStructure content into clear story arcs (setup → conflict → resolution)Enhance scenes with cutaways, music, pacing, and sound designIdentify and emphasize key moments, reactions, and turning pointsMaintain high retention through intentional pacing and storytellingCollaborate with internal team to execute creative directionWhat This Role Is NotTo be explicit, this role is not for:Basic YouTube vlog editorsShort-form / TikTok-only editorsHeavy VFX or motion-graphics-focused editorsWe are looking for editors who understand how to build a story in post.ReferencesAustin Zaback: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc1ideVKeQgKorean Englishman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUVMHjZNOYwKitchen Nightmares: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D4LIqGzOM0Bar Rescue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuFcHWYLHIMQualificationsProven experience with long-form, story-driven editingPortfolio demonstrating:Narrative structure from raw footageStrong pacing and storytellingUse of sound design, music, and cutawaysStrong understanding of:Story arcs and scene structureViewer retention through storytellingProficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, or similarAbility to manage deadlines and communicate effectivelyBonus:Experience with documentary or reality-style contentExperience editing interviews or unscripted footage Compensation$25/hrWhy Join HighKeyWork with high-level creators and brands in a fast-growing niche Be part of a performance-driven agency that values execution over fluff Gain exposure to high-volume, high-impact YouTube content systems Opportunity for long-term collaboration and growth within the agencyHow to ApplyIf you are this, we want to see your work!Please submit:Your resume A portfolio with YouTube long-form examples (required) Any relevant results or performance metrics (if available)Originally posted on Himalayas