Video Editor, Long Form

Job summary

Edit raw footage and scripts into compelling long-form YouTube videos, shaping narrative, hooks, pacing, and retention while applying supporting visuals, sound, color correction, and audio cleanup. Collaborate with creative staff and talent, manage review notes and organized project handoffs, meet deadlines, maintain brand consistency, and use audience feedback to improve edits.

Job details

Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 CAD OTE Location: In-office in Kelowna BC About Martell Group The Martell Group exists to build people, brands, and ventures that create meaningful impact. Across our four companies, we combine audience, operators, and execution to launch scalable products and empower ambitious leaders in Media, B2B SaaS, and AI. Founded by serial entrepreneur and investor Dan Martell (investor in Udemy, Intercom, and Unbounce), we’re building a company that values leadership, growth, and simplicity, and we’re looking for people who live those values too. Our goal is to attract world-class talent and align people where their impact is greatest. When you apply to Martell Group, you’ll automatically be considered for all open roles across our companies, not just the one you applied for. Why you shouldn't work here – Radical Transparency from our CEO About the Role Martell Group is hiring a full-time Long-Form YouTube Editor to join our fast-paced media team. Reporting to the Creative Director, you will turn raw footage and scripts into YouTube videos that hold attention from the first second to the last, with a strong focus on storytelling, pacing, and audience retention. This role is ideal for someone who knows how to build a clear story from hours of footage, land a strong hook, and keep viewers watching, while protecting the context that makes a video worth watching. We are looking for a creative storyteller who can turn ideas into impactful long-form content. Key Responsibilities Narrative Editing Take raw footage and the script and build a clear, compelling story Tighten the hook and cut repetition while keeping the important context Use B-roll, graphics, music, and sound design to support the story Apply color correction and audio cleanup Structure videos to maximize retention and watch time Creative Collaboration Work closely with the Creative Director, producers, and on-screen talent Contribute ideas during planning and brainstorming sessions Participate in review and feedback meetings Post-Production Management Work through Frame.io review notes and turn revisions around quickly Keep projects organized for clean handoffs (footage, B-roll, templates, and media assets) Hit agreed review deadlines Maintain consistent brand style across all content Export final videos in proper formats Optimization Improve edits using audience retention and watch-time feedback Deliver projects on time and at a high creative standard Qualifications Required 3+ years of video editing experience for online platforms A strong portfolio of long-form YouTube edits Advanced skills in Adobe Premiere Pro, with After Effects and Audition preferred Strong organization and time management skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced, feedback-driven environment Preferred Short-form editing experience Experience editing for personal brands or fast-growing media companies Familiarity with DaVinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro Basic graphic design skills using Canva, Photoshop, or Illustrator Interest in entrepreneurship, personal development, or the creator economy

What you’ll do

Edit raw footage and scripts into compelling long-form YouTube videos, shaping narrative, hooks, pacing, and retention while applying supporting visuals, sound, color correction, and audio cleanup. Collaborate with creative staff and talent, manage review notes and organized project handoffs, meet deadlines, maintain brand consistency, and use audience feedback to improve edits.

Requirements

Applicants need at least three years of online video editing experience, a strong portfolio of long-form YouTube edits, and advanced Adobe Premiere Pro skills; After Effects and Audition are preferred. Strong organization and time management, plus comfort with fast-paced feedback and revisions, are required; short-form editing, personal-brand or media-company experience, other editing tools, basic graphic design, and creator-economy interests are preferred.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Long-Form Video Editing
• Storytelling
• Audience Retention Optimization
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• After Effects
• Adobe Audition
• Color Correction
• Audio Cleanup
• Sound Design
• B-Roll Editing
• Video Pacing
• Frame.io
• Project Organization
• Time Management
• Creative Collaboration
• Short-Form Video Editing

Job areas

• Creative & Media
• Art & Design
• Marketing

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