Responsibilities
- Edit full-length podcast episodes of into polished, YouTube-ready cuts (typically 40–75 minutes)
- Craft the opening 60 seconds with intention—structuring hooks that earn the viewer’s curiosity without resorting to clickbait
- Apply subtle visual enhancements (zooms, reframes, on-screen text, lower thirds, and light graphics) that serve the story
- Manage pacing throughout long-form content to maintain intellectual engagement without sacrificing the authenticity of real conversation
- Incorporate music, sound design, and b-roll where appropriate to support tone and context
- Identify and extract 30–90 second moments from each episode with the highest social potential
- Produce vertical (9:16) Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts that feel platform-native, not repurposed
- Apply bold captions, platform-appropriate pacing, and instant hooks to maximize performance in the first 2–3 seconds
- Develop a consistent visual language for short-form content aligned with Simon’s brand
- Work directly with the content producer to interpret briefs, align on editorial direction, and iterate quickly
- Maintain organized project files, rough cuts, and final exports with consistent naming and delivery standards
- Contribute ideas on what’s working, what’s not, and how content can improve—bringing strong opinions, held loosely
- Stay current on platform changes, YouTube algorithm shifts, and emerging editorial techniques
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience editing video content for YouTube, with a portfolio that includes long-form content
- Demonstrable fluency in modern YouTube storytelling, including pacing, retention strategy, hook construction, and audience psychology
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and/or DaVinci Resolve; experience with After Effects or motion graphics is a plus
- Experience editing short-form vertical content for Instagram Reels or TikTok
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate editorial decisions
- A portfolio or reel that demonstrates range, including compelling talking-head content
Nice to Have
- Experience working in or adjacent to thought leadership, podcasting, personal brand, or media content
- Familiarity with Simon Sinek’s body of work and alignment with the ideas he puts into the world
- Comfort working in a small, high-trust team where ownership, initiative, and judgment matter more than hierarchy
- Experience using AI-assisted editing tools or subtitle/caption workflows
