MARKETING DEPARTMENT
Video Editor
Are you a master storyteller who sees the world in cuts, transitions, and watch-time curves?
Learn more about the opportunity to join one of America’s fastest-growing companies that’s revolutionizing the publishing industry — and putting the power back in the hands of authors around the globe.
About The Role
Do you get a thrill from crafting a hook that stops the scroll and keeps viewers watching longer than they planned?
Are you obsessed with pacing, sound design, and squeezing every second of value from a video timeline?
Then please read on…
selfpublishing.com is a back-to-back-to-back INC 5000 company & adding to our inside sales team. Self Publishing School’s mission is to TRANSFORM THE LIVES of authors through helping write & publish their books, build their businesses, and launch their author careers!
What You’ll Be Doing
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Editing long-form YouTube videos (and shorts) with an eye for structure, pacing, and emotional resonance
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Crafting irresistible hooks in the first 5 seconds and compelling intros within the first 30
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Using pacing, jump cuts, B-roll, and storytelling principles to drive Watch Time and Average View Duration
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Enhancing videos with music, sound effects, audio mixing, and light motion graphics
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Collaborating with our content team to ensure edits align with the title, thumbnail, and strategy
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Staying on top of YouTube trends, formats, retention strategies, and algorithm shifts
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Iterating fast based on feedback and performance metrics
You’ll Thrive In The Role If:
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Live and breathe YouTube (and have a backlog of creators you obsessively study)
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Understand that good editing isn’t about effects — it’s about storytelling, psychology, and holding attention
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Know how to build momentum, pull emotion, and guide the viewer through a compelling journey
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Love working on a team, receiving feedback, and pushing yourself creatively
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Can juggle multiple projects while keeping your eye on the end goal: performance
Qualifications
At SelfPublishing.com, we value work ethic, coachability, and your past video editing results more than your degree (or lack thereof), GPA, etc.
Have you delivered results in a similar role in the past? If so, that’s what we’re looking for.
Required:
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3+ years of experience editing content specifically for YouTube
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Mastery of Adobe Premiere (After Effects and Photoshop = bonus)
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Deep understanding of pacing, retention, and content psychology
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Ability to edit fast and with intention — not just cutting, but crafting
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Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit
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A portfolio or reel that shows your best work and storytelling chops
Bonus Points:
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Are excited about AI editing tools and new creative tech
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Have edited for creators, entrepreneurs, or online educators
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Are familiar with YouTube Studio/analytics and how to edit based on performance
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Can confidently say you’ve helped a channel grow and thrive
The Pay
💸 Salary range: $60,000–$80,000/year depending on experience.
🎉 Perks? You bet: health, dental & vision insurance, PTO, holiday pay, 401K option, and a monthly self-care stipend to treat yourself.
Why Join Us
At selfpublishing.com, our mission is to democratize publishing by empowering authors worldwide. While we embrace remote work, we’re also excited to open our new office in Austin this year.
Global Community
We Value Your Time
Our team runs on purposeful meetings and clear priorities—so you can spend more time doing, not sitting in meetings.
Career Growth
Industry Disruption
Collaborative Spirit
Impactful Work
Become A Published Author Yourself As a Member of Our Team!
At selfpublishing.com, we believe books change lives. As part of our team, you’ll have the unique opportunity to publish your own book at no cost to you. Join us and experience firsthand the transformative power of becoming a published author.
Hear From Our Team
Chad Aleo | Inside Sales Rep
Matthew Mead | Inside Sales Rep
Nate Hambrick | Inside Sales Rep
Published Books from the Team
