Video Editor

FREELANCE VIDEO EDITOR
AI Automation & Agentic AI Content
Remote | Per-Video Contract | Daily Output

About the Role
We're building a content brand in the AI automation, agentic AI, and bespoke AI systems space — and we're looking for a freelance video editor who can keep up with daily publishing across multiple platforms. You'll receive raw footage (a mix of talking-head recordings and software screencasts) and turn it into polished, retention-optimised content ready for YouTube, Instagram Reels, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
This is a ground-floor opportunity. We're just launching our content operation, so you'll help shape the look and feel of the brand from day one. We're not after Hollywood production — we want an editor who understands the YouTube education and tech tutorial space, prioritises speed and viewer retention, and can deliver consistent quality at volume. Think clean, punchy, and engaging — not overproduced.
You won't be planning or filming content. We handle that. Your job is to take what we record and make it as watchable, engaging, and professional as possible — fast.

What You'll Be Editing
Long-Form YouTube Content (15–60 min)
These are the flagship videos. A mix of talking-head delivery and screen-recorded walkthroughs of AI tools, automation platforms, and custom system builds. Expect to edit:

Step-by-step tutorials showing how to build AI automations, agents, and workflows inside platforms like Make.com, n8n, or custom code environments
Strategy and explainer videos where the creator talks to camera about AI concepts, business applications, and industry developments
Client case studies and system breakdowns showing real-world AI implementations for businesses
Hybrid videos that switch between talking head and screencast throughout

What good editing looks like here:

Tight jump cuts that remove filler words, pauses, and tangents without making the video feel rushed or choppy
Strategic zoom-ins during screencasts to direct viewer attention to the specific part of the screen that matters — a node in a workflow, a line of code, a settings panel
On-screen text callouts, labels, and annotations that reinforce key points, especially when technical concepts are being explained
Strong intros (first 30 seconds) with faster pacing, pattern interrupts, or a hook that immediately signals value to the viewer
Background music (lo-fi, ambient, or electronic) mixed at appropriate levels under narration, with energy shifts matching content beats
Smooth transitions between talking-head and screencast segments so the video feels like one cohesive piece
Chapter markers and timestamps for longer tutorials

Short-Form Vertical Content (30–90 sec)
Clips repurposed from long-form recordings plus occasional standalone short recordings, distributed across Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn, and Facebook. This is where most of the daily volume lives.

Identify the most compelling, self-contained moments from longer recordings — strong opinions, surprising insights, punchy tactical advice
Reframe horizontal footage to vertical 9:16 with proper framing of the speaker and any relevant screen content
Add animated/dynamic captions (bold, large, keyword-highlighted) in the style that performs well on Reels and TikTok
Craft hooks in the first 1–2 seconds: text overlays, re-ordered audio, or a punchy opening line pulled from later in the clip
Platform-native pacing — no dead frames, fast cuts, energy from the first second to the last
Adapt aspect ratios and formatting for LinkedIn and Facebook where vertical or square may perform differently

Thumbnails
One thumbnail per long-form video. These should be bold, high-contrast, and designed for clickthrough: large readable text, expressive creator imagery, and a consistent visual identity we'll develop together as the brand takes shape.

Required Skills

Proficiency in a professional NLE (Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve)
Proven experience editing screencast and tutorial content — you know how to make someone clicking through software actually feel engaging through zooms, callouts, pacing, and visual storytelling
Strong short-form editing skills with a portfolio of Reels/TikTok/Shorts that demonstrate retention-focused techniques (dynamic captions, hooks, fast pacing)
Thumbnail design ability using Canva, Photoshop, or Figma
Audio editing fundamentals: noise reduction, normalisation, music mixing, and handling recordings from varying environments
Ability to independently source royalty-free background music that fits a tech/education brand
Understanding of YouTube retention mechanics — you know why the first 30 seconds matter, how to structure pattern interrupts, and what makes viewers stay
Reliable and communicative — daily output means we need someone who delivers on time, every time, and flags issues early


Nice to Have

Familiarity with AI and automation tools (Make.com, n8n, Zapier, LangChain, custom AI agents) — if you understand what's on screen, you'll make smarter editing decisions about where to cut and what to emphasise
Experience with After Effects or Motion for lightweight motion graphics (animated lower-thirds, intro sequences, transitions)
Experience editing for LinkedIn — it's a different audience and tone compared to TikTok/Reels, and understanding that nuance is valuable
Comfort scaling up — we're starting here, but this role will grow as the brand grows, and we want someone who can grow with us
Familiarity with YouTube Analytics and audience retention graphs — being able to look at performance data and adjust your editing approach is a major plus


Expected Volume (to Start)

Long-form YouTube: 3–5 edited videos per week (first drafts within 24–48 hours of receiving footage)
Short-form clips: 5–7 per week across Reels, TikTok, Shorts, LinkedIn, and Facebook
Thumbnails: 1 per long-form video
Revisions: 1–2 rounds on long-form; shorts and thumbnails should be near-final on first delivery


How We'll Work Together
The workflow is straightforward. We record, you edit.

We upload raw footage (talking head, screencast, or both) to a shared drive with a brief note on the video's topic and any specific requests
You edit, add music, callouts, captions, and any necessary graphics
You deliver the edited video plus thumbnail to the shared drive
We review, provide feedback if needed, and you deliver the final version
For short-form: you identify the best clips from long-form footage and deliver batches of edited vertical content on a regular cadence

Communication will be via Slack, Telegram, or WhatsApp — whatever works. We value editors who are proactive, flag potential issues early, and occasionally suggest improvements rather than waiting to be told.

How to Apply

Portfolio or reel showing tech/tutorial editing work — we want to see both long-form and short-form examples. Screencast editing samples are essential.
A sample edit: Find any AI/tech tutorial on YouTube, pick a 3–5 minute segment, and re-edit it the way you'd edit for us. Show us your pacing, your callouts, your zooms, and your style. Then cut a 60-second vertical short from the same footage.
Your rate (per long-form video and per short-form clip) and your realistic weekly capacity.
Your timezone and typical turnaround time for a 30–45 minute tutorial edit.


We're building something from scratch and want an editor who's excited to grow with us. If you can make a 45-minute screencast feel like 10 minutes and turn a single recording into a week's worth of shorts, we want to hear from you.