Creative Video Editor / Content Editor (Long-Term)

Creative Video Editor / Content Editor (Long-Term)

Company: Australia-Based Media & Content Team

We are an Australian media team producing high-volume content across three brands in the import, export, and logistics industry. Our work includes podcasts, short-form social content, promotional videos, event coverage, interviews, and YouTube content.

We are looking for a long-term creative editor to become a key part of our team.

This Is NOT a Basic Editing Role

We are not looking for someone who simply follows a brief and assembles footage.

We want an editor who can:

Think creatively and improve the final product
Suggest stronger hooks, pacing, cuts, structure, and storytelling
Identify what footage/content will work best for the edit
Communicate proactively when something is missing or can be improved
Help shape the content, not just execute instructions

You should think like a creative partner, not just a technician.

About the Role

You will work closely with our production team on a wide range of content including:

Short-form social videos (Reels / Shorts / LinkedIn)
Podcast episodes and podcast clips
Promo and event highlight videos
Paid social ads
YouTube content
Expected Monthly Volume
8–12 short-form videos per week
2 podcast episodes per month
5–10 podcast clips per podcast episode
1–2 promo/event videos per month

Workload may increase over time.

What We Need From You
Creative Contribution
Ability to make editorial decisions without constant hand-holding
Strong instinct for pacing, retention, hooks, and modern social editing
Confidence suggesting better ways to structure/edit content
Organisation & Professionalism
Excellent file management and project organisation
Ability to keep projects clean and collaborative for team access
Strong communication and responsiveness during work hours
Team Collaboration
Comfortable discussing edits live when needed
Able to ask questions early instead of waiting for problems
Understand how to work within a production pipeline
Required Skills
Strong Adobe Premiere Pro skills (Required)
Must work primarily within Adobe Premiere Pro / Adobe Creative Suite
We require projects to remain fully accessible and editable internally by our team at all times, therefore Adobe-based workflow is essential
Experience editing podcasts / multi-camera content
Strong audio cleanup / balancing skills
Experience creating engaging short-form clips from long-form content
Good understanding of YouTube / social media formatting
Basic Canva / thumbnail design ability

Bonus: After Effects / Motion Graphics

Workflow / Systems

All tasks are managed through structured internal systems including Trello, shared drives, and collaborative project folders.

You must be comfortable working in a professional team workflow and maintaining organised project files that can be accessed and modified by others if required.

Time Zone / Availability

You must have reasonable overlap with Melbourne / Brisbane business hours for communication, revisions, and collaboration.

What We Offer
Consistent long-term work
Structured workflow and organised systems
Opportunity to grow into Lead Editor / Senior Creative role
Collaborative environment where your input matters
Ability to influence content direction, not just execute tasks
To Apply

Please provide ALL of the following information in your application:

Portfolio / Showreel
Examples of podcast edits
Examples of short-form content you have edited
YouTube channels you have managed (if applicable)
Your hourly rate and/or monthly rate
Your weekly availability
Your current location / time zone
Your available overlap with Brisbane / Melbourne business hours
Your computer specifications / editing setup
(CPU, GPU, RAM, Internet Speed)
The software you use for editing
A short explanation of:
How you organise project files
How you back up/manage footage
How you approach editing creatively
How you improve content beyond the brief
Important

Applications missing any of the above information will not be considered.

Final Note

We value editors who take ownership.

If you are someone who waits for step-by-step instructions on every task, this role is probably not the right fit.

If you enjoy thinking creatively, improving content, and becoming part of a serious long-term team — we’d love to hear from you.