Video Editor / Design assistant

About Us: Backroom Comedy Club is a comedian-owned and operated stand-up venue in Toronto, pushing the boundaries of live comedy and digital content. In addition to running the club, the founder is also a stand-up comedian with a growing personal brand. We create high-quality, engaging, and often viral content that showcases the club’s unique energy and supports the founder’s stand-up career. We’re looking for a creative, skilled, and efficient Video Editor/Designer to help elevate our content across social media, promotional materials, and long-form video projects.

Who We’re Looking For:

A dynamic, detail-oriented, and fast-turnaround video editor with a strong sense of comedic timing. Someone who understands internet culture, ---------- culture, and what makes digital content pop. You should be organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects at once while keeping up with the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of stand-up comedy.

Responsibilities:

Edit high-quality short-form and long-form video content for social media (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook) and promotional materials.

Design engaging thumbnails, motion graphics, and other visual elements to enhance video performance.

Work with existing footage to craft compelling narratives that align with the tone and style of Backroom Comedy Club and its founder.

Collaborate on ideation, providing creative input on video concepts and execution.

Repurpose long-form stand-up clips into engaging, bite-sized viral content.

Keep up with trends in comedy, social media, and digital content to ensure relevance and maximize reach.

Maintain an organized workflow with project management tools to keep track of deliverables and revisions.

Must-Have Skills:

Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro (or Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, etc.).

Experience with motion graphics and design (After Effects, Canva, Photoshop, or similar tools).

Strong storytelling and pacing skills with an understanding of comedic timing.

Ability to edit for various platforms, optimizing content for engagement.

Comfortable receiving feedback and making quick revisions.

Basic sound mixing and color correction skills.

Strong communication skills and ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Experience working with comedians or entertainment-based content.

Understanding of digital marketing strategies and audience engagement.

Knowledge of YouTube SEO and best practices.

Familiarity with livestream production/editing.

Intangible Job Aspects:

This role requires flexibility—comedy is unpredictable, and sometimes a great ---------- nt happens that needs a quick turnaround.

You should be comfortable with blunt communication—we work fast, and feedback is direct but always focused on improving the work.

You should be someone who isn’t easily overwhelmed—we move quickly and expect you to adapt.

This is a growth opportunity—you will have the chance to help shape the content strategy and expand your role as we grow.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a growing comedy brand with viral success.

Work on fun, engaging, and creatively fulfilling projects.

Gain experience in the entertainment industry with direct access to professional comedians.

Flexible remote work with clear deliverables and expectations.

If this sounds like a fit for you, send us your resume and portfolio/reel showcasing your best work, especially any comedy-related or high-engagement content. Looking forward to seeing what you can bring to the team!