Video Producer and Editor

Job Summary

A contractual Editor – Video Producer responsible for producing and editing high-quality long-form and short-form digital content for an international YouTube-based entertainment channel.

While the role is heavily editing-focused, the ideal candidate must also possess a strong producer’s mindset — someone who understands storytelling, audience engagement, comedic pacing, content structure, workflow management, and how to shape raw footage into compelling entertainment for digital audiences.

The Editor – Video Producer will collaborate closely with talent and his team to help develop reaction-based and personality-driven content optimized for YouTube and social platforms. Experience in comedy content or comedy-adjunct content is required while experience in creator-led entertainment, or fast-paced internet content is highly preferred. Also, experience creating content for international or US-based audiences is a strong plus.

In addition to the channel’s weekly content, the role will occasionally support other projects under Gushcloud as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and assemble long-form and short-form videos with strong pacing, comedic timing, and audience retention in mind.
• Approach editing with a producer’s mindset, helping shape story structure, viewer engagement, and overall content flow.
• Collaborate with internal creative teams from concept development to final delivery.
• Contribute creative ideas for punch-ups, comedic beats, visual gags, captions, memes, and pacing improvements.
• Ensure videos are optimized for YouTube and social media platforms.
• Manage multiple editing projects while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Handle both offline and online editing workflows.
• Assist in organizing raw footage, maintaining video asset libraries, and managing file storage.
• Adapt edits and visual treatments based on feedback while maintaining creative consistency.
• Support the creation of short-form cutdowns and platform-specific content from long-form videos.
• Occasionally support other productions and video requirements under the IP - Unscripted / TV / Film unit.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Film, Multimedia Arts, Communications, or related fields — OR equivalent professional experience in video production/editing.
• At least 3 years of experience in video editing and/or digital content production.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of digital-first storytelling, pacing, and audience retention.
• Ability to think beyond technical editing and contribute creatively to story structure and content direction.
• Experience editing personality-driven, creator-led, reaction-based, or entertainment content.
• Understanding of internet humor, meme culture, and comedic timing.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and apply feedback effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with YouTube workflows, file formats, and content optimization.
• Experience editing comedy-related content or sketch content or reaction videos.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience editing creator/influencer content in general.
• Experience producing or editing content for international or US-based audiences.
• Experience with motion graphics and Adobe After Effects.
• Familiarity with fast-turnaround content pipelines.
• Understanding of Asian and Pacific Islander content for global audiences is a plus.