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Study.com · 1 day ago

Freelance Social Media Video Editor - YouTube (Contract)

Study.com is a leading online education platform helping millions of learners achieve their educational goals. They are seeking a skilled Video Editor to help produce engaging, high-quality educational videos for their expanding YouTube presence.

ContentE-LearningEdTechEducationHigher EducationInternet

Responsibilities

Edit raw footage into 5–20 minute videos optimized for YouTube
Follow brand and style guidelines based on a provided rubric
Source or create copyright-safe visuals, music, and sound effects
Add text overlays, motion graphics, and visual enhancements to keep content dynamic and engaging
Collaborate with content producers to ensure the final video meets Study.com’s quality standards

Qualification

Video editingCopyright-safe sourcingPacingStorytellingAdvanced editing toolsEditing educational contentCollaborationReliability

Required

2+ years of experience editing social media videos (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, or similar)
A strong portfolio or sample videos demonstrating editing skill and style
Solid understanding of copyright-safe sourcing and licensing
Ability to work with both real media and AI-generated assets
Reliable turnaround: minimum of 2 videos per week, with up to 5-day delivery (24 hours for revisions)
Strong sense of storytelling, pacing, and visual rhythm for YouTube audiences
Access to and experience with advanced plugins or tools for eye contact correction, color balance, or generative visuals

Preferred

Degree or coursework in film, video production, or digital media
Experience with Wistia, Smartsheet, or similar workflow tools
Experience editing educational content for social media platforms
Professional certification in social media video production or related fields

Benefits

Remote flexibility—work from anywhere on your schedule.
Creative collaboration with a supportive content team.
Reliable payments twice a month with automated invoicing.

Company

Study.com

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Online video learning platform for K-12 and college courses

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Ben Wilson
Chairman & Co-Founder
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