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HighKey Agency · 3 weeks ago

YouTube Video Editor

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.

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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

Qualification

YouTube video editingMotion graphicsRetention-focused editingAdobe Premiere ProAfter EffectsFinal Cut ProCreative directionCommunication skillsProject management

Required

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

Preferred

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

HighKey Agency

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HighKey is a digital PR firm focused on increasing brand image and patient acquisitions for aesthetic clinic owners.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Jordan Lintz
Chief Marketing Officer
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