Video Editor
Edit long-form YouTube videos and create engaging short-form clips for social media. Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines and maintains high viewer retention through effective pacing and transitions.
- Remote
- Canada
- Posted Aug 3, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Join a dynamic project-based opportunity as a freelance video editor, focusing on English-language YouTube videos and short-form clips. You will be responsible for editing long-form content and creating engaging short-form highlights, ensuring a clean, direct style that aligns with established content standards. This remote role requires strong editorial judgment, attention to pacing and viewer retention, and the ability to deliver high-quality edits under agreed deadlines. You will collaborate closely to meet project requirements and must be ready to start immediately. Deliverables Edit long-form YouTube videos to maintain clarity, pacing, and audience engagement. Create short-form clips optimized for social media and YouTube Shorts. Apply effective cuts, captions, and transitions to enhance viewer retention. Ensure all edits are consistent with the existing content style and brand guidelines. Communicate proactively regarding project timelines and deliverables. Submit work according to individual assignment deadlines. Requirements Proven experience editing YouTube videos and short-form content, with a portfolio of relevant samples. Proficiency in industry-standard editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve). Strong sense of pacing, storytelling, and visual clarity. Ability to add captions, graphics, and effects as needed. Excellent communication skills and reliability in meeting deadlines. Availability to start immediately and work remotely. Ability to accept feedback and iterate quickly on edits. Familiarity with YouTube content trends and best practices is a plus. About Twine Twine is a leading freelance marketplace connecting top freelancers, consultants, and contractors with companies needing creative and tech expertise. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups alike, Twine enables companies to scale their teams globally. Our Mission Twine's mission is to empower creators and businesses to thrive in an AI-driven, freelance-first world.
What you’ll do
Edit long-form YouTube videos and create engaging short-form clips for social media. Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines and maintains high viewer retention through effective pacing and transitions.
Requirements
Proven experience in YouTube and short-form editing with a portfolio and proficiency in industry-standard software. Must be able to start immediately, work remotely, and iterate quickly based on feedback.
Other relevant skills
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- Video Editing
- YouTube Content Creation
- Short-form Video Production
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Final Cut Pro
- DaVinci Resolve
- Storytelling
- Pacing
- Visual Clarity
- Captioning
- Motion Graphics
- Viewer Retention
Job areas
- Creative & Media
- Marketing
- Art & Design
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Associate
