Assistant Video Editor at Sam and Colby Enterprises

Position: Assistant Video Editor
Location: Remote, though must be located in North America and able to work Pacific Time hours
Reports to: Lead Editor
Salary: $80k-$110k base, 401k with 3% company matching after 1 year (applies for US only)
$40K/yr contract outside of US/Canada
Benefits: Health/Dental insurance (applies to US only)

Overview:

Hi there, we are Sam and Colby! We’re primarily known for our ghost-hunting videos on YouTube. We have an incredible fan base of immensely supportive fans, our main YT channel has over 12M subscribers and 1.7 billion views. You can check us out here: https://www.youtube.com/@samandcolby.

We are looking for an editor who can cut together YouTube videos that will be seen by millions of people. You’ll be working with our lead editor on the main channel content as well as editing content for our other channels/platforms.

This will be a full-time position with many possibilities for growth. Not only will the content you work on be seen by millions of people, but you’ll be a valuable team member who directly contributes to the business as a whole.

What you will be doing

• You will be an assistant editor on the main Sam and Colby channel, though you’ll frequently help with many other projects

• Cut, trim, and arrange footage. Add graphics, titles, transitions, sound effects, music, etc.

• Stay updated on the latest YT editing trends and techniques to increase engagement (and to appease the algorithm gods)

• Add your creative flair to all videos. While we have a style and format we stick to, we’re always looking for ways to innovate and make the content better!

• Work directly with Sam, Colby, and the other members of our creative team to release content that continues to grow our YouTube channel and other social media channels

What you bring

• While this is a remote position, you must be located in North America so that your work schedule can sync with our teams in the Pacific Time Zone

• You live in North America

• At least 2 years of experience working in Adobe Premiere

• You have experience in editing fast-paced and long-form videos

• Skilled in editing, pacing, sound design, and color

• You have a genuine passion for YouTube and the creator ecosystem

Application Requirements: (please send the appropriate link for each item below)

• Provide a link to your portfolio

• A significant part of this role involves selecting and editing b-roll. Please share a link to your standout work that best demonstrates your skills in this area. If the page includes multiple videos, please specify which one we should watch

• Optional: if possible, link to a video you’ve edited that is eerie, suspenseful, or scary