Lead Video Editor (Short-Form & Long-Form)

ABOUT THIS ROLE

This is not a “cut clips and wait for instructions” job.

I’m looking for a Lead Video Editor who wants ownership, creative freedom, and a long-term opportunity with a purpose-driven brand.

You will take raw video content and turn it into emotionally compelling, high-energy videos that educate, inspire, and move people to action. If you love clean edits, strong storytelling, and content that actually matters, keep reading.

Some overlap with U.S. Pacific Time is preferred for meetings and alignment.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE (FIRST 90 DAYS)

I record content and upload it to Google Drive or Dropbox

You take it from there

Videos are edited, optimized, and delivered consistently without me bothering you

By Day 30, you understand my voice, tone, and boundaries well enough to work with full autonomy

YOUR CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
???? Editing (Primary Responsibility)

Clean, professional jump cuts

Dynamic pacing with zooms, emphasis, and pattern breaks

Subtitles always on, using a consistent caption style (templates provided or created)

Music used intentionally to match the emotional tone of the video

Edits that touch the heart, not just follow trends

???? Content Output

Long-form YouTube: 1 video per week (48-hour turnaround)

Short-form daily content (sometimes 2x/day):

Instagram Reels

YouTube Shorts

TikTok


Facebook Reels

Consistency is non-negotiable

???? Creative Ownership

Choose clips

Write hooks

Write captions

Design thumbnails

Make performance-based suggestions (titles, openings, pacing)

BRAND TONE & GUARDRAILS (IMPORTANT)

This is a faith-centered, high-performance brand.

The tone is:

Direct and gentle

Bold conviction with ---------- nts of curiosity

Teaching and exhorting

Polished and raw

High energy

We do not talk about politics.

Extra care is required around:

Faith language

Family

Health journeys

Wealth conversations

We are very conscientious about the aroma we are putting out on the internet.
Attention to context, tone, and representation matters here.

TOOLS & WORKFLOW

Google Drive or Dropbox

CapCut (or equivalent)

Asana for project management and video tracking

Communication via ---------- or Telegram

---------- will be built and documented as we go

COMPENSATION & STRUCTURE

Long-term opportunity

Contractor role

Increased responsibility and access earned through trust

WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR

You care deeply about quality and consistency

You think emotionally, not just technically

You want ownership, not micromanagement

You respect faith-based content, even if you don’t share the same beliefs

You communicate clearly and reliably

WHO THIS ROLE IS NOT FOR

Editors who need constant direction

People who miss deadlines or disappear

Anyone careless with tone, context, or brand integrity

HOW TO APPLY

Please include:

A brief introduction about you

Examples of short-form and long-form video edits

Your time zone and typical availability

One sentence answering this question:
What makes a short-form video emotionally compelling?
You reply with the words "Red Cougar" in all replies, so that I know you've read the Job description.