YouTube and SM Video Editor

Who We're Looking For:
We are looking for an OBSESSED! YouTube Video Editor to join our team. Are you a savvy video editor who knows how to create content for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube?
The ideal candidate must be able to work well in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and also work independently, efficiently navigating between multiple projects. Could that be you?
Would you classify yourself as a amateur or an professional? How about expert?
Well,we are looking for an expert!
Job Description:
Your main focus and goal as a Video Editor is to edit video content that hooks in an audience and retains their attention till the end. You have to be passionate and obsess over the little minute things that cause the viewer to get drawn into the magic that you helped create. Your role is an Important one, you get to influence the audience with your skills and creativity. You are a true professional and you are fully aware the latest trends, you consume content and are aware of how to attract the viewer and create search- based content that is viral worthy.
You love consuming video content to see what is working and trending
You follow and have an interest in TikTok culture, you have subscribers and watch YouTube, and you have an ear for up and coming music trends
You have an artistic and creative editing style
• Portfolio Required with Application*
Please only apply if you would classify yourself as an Editing "EXPERT"
Please send a PDF CV and PDF cover letter to ---------- with your name and I AM AN EDITING EXPERT in the subject line. Please also state the date you would be available to start.
If you are selected for the second interview you will given a dropbox link and excepted to make a short 1 minute video from a raw file.
Qualifications:
• 3+ years of editing experience - full-time or freelance. Previous experience working for a YouTube channel.
• 2+ years of experience in video editing on a digital content or social media team
• 1+ years of experience in social media platform strategies and social media storytelling
• 1-2 years of experience editing videos for YouTube (Long and Short form) and Instagram
• 1-2 years of experience editing videos short-form content for IG Reels, Tik Tok, and Youtube Shorts
• Proven work experience as an editor, bonus if you worked for popular YouTube Channel (Experience with YouTube influencers) and can prove it
• Advanced knowledge and expertise of Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop
• Knowledge in color grading, audio mixing and leveling, codecs, frame rates, file types that pertain to digital content, creative editing techniques and create motion graphics
• Ability to apply graphic treatment when needed
• Demonstrable video editing ability with a strong portfolio.
• Understanding of comedic timing, entertainment ability, and lead’s personality.
• A strong creative eye to produce and edit on-brand, engaging content
• Highlight funny/cool ---------- nts from multiple feeds and angles.
• Pop Culture Awareness - understand pop culture trends and how to reference them appropriately
• Excellent multi-tasking ability and communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with producers, directors, and graphic designers to finalize content
Experience editing videos into short-form content for IG Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
• Experience with YouTube, influencers, and short form editing
Produce content efficiently and effectively
• Strong knowledge and understanding of post-production workflow on a digital team
• Strong eye for graphic design + visual storytelling
• Fluent in Dropbox workflow and Adobe Suite
• Must be able to multitask and keep up with tight deadlines across multiple projects
• Optimize content for best performance on social platforms and adapt to multiple ratios for specific social media placements (9x16, 16x9, 4x5, etc)
• Ability to receive and apply notes correctly to different versions of video edits
• Experience with codecs, image types, resolutions, frame rates, ratios as they pertain to digital media trends
• Flexibility to adapt with changing timelines and deliverables
• Experience in designing and laying GFX/VFX
• Knowledge in post-production and production process, software, and equipment
• Emphasis on attention to detail, time management, and organization skills
Constantly thinking and collaborating with team on ways to make content more engaging
FAST internet connection is a must
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required if you are expert level

Key Responsibilities
• Independently edit all aspects of editorial creative, including full-length trailers, bumpers, featurettes, social-forward promos, sizzles, educational/training material, and more
• Ability to edit with social and mobile in mind.
• Ability to present concise editorial outlines or storyboards to support your thinking, where applicable
• A firm grasp of digital camera formats, frame rates, codecs, compression techniques and file-based workflows
• Utilize motion graphics and animation skills to complete projects
• Proficient online editor: color correction, music supervision and post-production sound mixing
• Coordinate with the rest of the creative team and project managers to meet deadlines
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Edit creative and on brand short-form and long-form video content for social channels, including but not limited to: YouTube videos, IGTVs, Reels, teasers, brand launch videos, influencer and talent-shot takeovers, sponsored videos
• Work remotely quickly assemble edits and implement notes from in-house leads within tight deadlines
• Review footage and produce editing sequence that tells a strong narrative and stays on brand
• Export graphics from After Effects and Photoshop templates to overlay onto video projects
• Manage media and stay super organized in Dropbox, ensuring all versions of projects follow the right Titles, Thumbnails and Descriptions
• Help solve technical and creative issues with footage when needed
• Collaborate with team on development and production through post-production workflow and after to study analytics
• Optimizing media for social platforms and adapt projects to multiple ratios
• Animate effective & clear motion graphics.
• Final polish of video color/sound, and delivery in timely fashion.
• Monitor fan engagement & reception with YouTube Channel manager, and cater subsequent content accordingly.
• Ability to cut/trim videos in such a way as to add to its entertainment value.
• Ability to work well in both a supervised and unsupervised capacity.
• Ability to meet deadlines and juggle multiple projects.
• Team player always looking to find cutting-edge techniques to bring the best possible content to the viewers to keep them coming back.
• Passion for video and all things Internet ( ---------- s, trends, news, etc).
• Track and organize multiple projects and videos.
• Constant communication and reviews with creative team.
• Self-sufficient
• Fast & Organized
• Attention to detail
• Aware of entrepreneurial/ motivation culture. While understanding the similar channels isn't a strict requirement, you should have some awareness of the players in landscape, and/or be willing to learn. (examples; Gary Vee, Grant Cardone, Dan Lok) You will need to study their content and styles. If you don’t know them you should.
Who we are:
At Pacific Playa Realty (PPR) we aren’t just looking for any candidate. We want someone with passion and drive to really own their position.
Pacific Playa Realty is a fast paced, customer centric, proudly independent boutique real estate company that delivers, impeccable service and value with genuine care. Pacific Playa has been in business now for over a decade and has closed billions of dollars of residential and commercial real estate transactions. We are passionate about our performance and commitment to excellence.
We are looking for people who are EQUALLY passionate and want to be in an environment where clients, agents, partners and associates feel welcomed, supported and know that their transactions receive the utmost care and attention.
We are part of a brand of companies that put our clients first. We strive on making our companies a great place to work, and offer an innovative environment and that nurtures and empower you to reach your unlimited potential.
With nearly 100 agents and growing we are number 1in market share and volume in urban Los Angeles. We have built an impeccable reputation of being the most professional agents in the areas that we serve.
Our company spirit and ethos are one that is focused on integrity and sound business acumen. As one of the largest Minority-Owned brokerages in the United States, our culture reflects our spirit of inclusion and diversity.
One of the reasons for our remarkable growth and dominance in the urban market is our focus on daily accountability, coaching, training and focus. Every day we come ready to learn, contribute, and get excited about the opportunity to work alongside people of different backgrounds and work ---------- e and join a team that focuses not just on productivity but on building relationships that lasts while being responsible and giving members of the communities we ---------- erested applicants, please submit a brief cover letter, resume and promo reel/portfolio links for consideration. A portfolio review will be required at time of interview. A skills test or sample project may be assigned.
Please send a PDF CV and PDF cover letter to ---------- with your name and I AM AN EDITING EXPERT in the subject line. Please also state the date you would be available to start. All else will be dismissed.
And please include WHY you are a strong fit and interested in this position.
We look forward to hearing from you!
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Additional Information:
PPR is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PPR via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of ---------- fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PPR as a result of the referral or through other means
The following job description contains representative examples of work that will be performed in positions allocated to this ---------- is not required that any position perform all of the duties listed, so long as primary responsibilities are consistent with the work as described. Roles and responsibilities can often be expanded to accommodate changing business conditions and goals, as well as to tap into the skills and talents of the individuals in the company. Accordingly, associates may be asked to perform duties that are outside the specific functions that are listed.