Video Editor - Purdue Global

📋 Description

• Edit YouTube-first content aligned with Purdue Global's mission, voice, and learning philosophy
• Own pacing, story structure, and retention; shaping edits for how audiences actually watch
• Create motion graphics and in-edit social effects to elevate storytelling
• Design and iterate on thumbnails in partnership with the producer
• Partner closely with the Producer/Director to shape creative vision throughout post-production
• Collaborate with strategists, marketers, and creative teams to deliver videos aligned with channel goals

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of experience editing YouTube or digital-first content
• Strong portfolio demonstrating storytelling, pacing, and retention instincts
• Motion design and graphics skills within your edits (After Effects or equivalent)
• Thumbnail design ability
• Strong organizational skills with experience managing multiple edits simultaneously
• Collaborative mindset; experience working cross-functionally with creative, production, and marketing teams

🎁 Benefits

• Experience editing educational, career, or personal-transformation content
• Experience working with higher education, edtech, or mission-driven brands
• Deep understanding of YouTube storytelling, audience retention, pacing, and viewer engagement
• Experience helping build or grow YouTube channels