[Remote] YouTube Video Editor

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. HighKey Agency is a digital PR and social media company specializing in building elite personal and brand presences in the aesthetic industry. They are seeking a YouTube Video Editor to produce engaging long-form YouTube videos, focusing on optimizing viewer retention and creating high-quality content for the platform. Responsibilities Edit long-form YouTube videos (direct-to-camera, interviews, podcasts, educational content) Optimize pacing, structure, and visual flow for viewer retention Add motion graphics, light VFX, callouts, captions, and on-screen emphasis Create YouTube thumbnails designed for high CTR (not cinematic posters) Produce clean, engaging intros and outros aligned with YouTube best practices Occasionally, create short-form clips from long-form videos Collaborate with internal short-form editors to maintain brand consistency Work directly with creators and internal strategists to execute the content vision Proactively suggest improvements to structure, visuals, and presentation Skills Proven experience editing YouTube-native long-form content Portfolio demonstrating: Talking-head YouTube videos, Retention-focused editing, Motion graphics / VFX used to enhance clarity Strong understanding of: YouTube pacing & viewer psychology, Retention curves and pattern interrupts, Visual reinforcement of spoken content Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, or similar Ability to manage multiple projects and hit deadlines consistently Strong communication skills and ability to take creative direction Experience working with educational, business, or personal brand content Benefits Work with high-level creators and brands in a fast-growing niche Be part of a performance-driven agency that values execution over fluff Gain exposure to high-volume, high-impact YouTube content systems Opportunity for long-term collaboration and growth within the agency Company Overview HighKey is a digital PR firm focused on increasing brand image and patient acquisitions for aesthetic clinic owners. It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in San Juan, NA - Puerto Rico, PRI, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is