Key Skills
Job Description
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a YouTube Video Editor based in Netherlands.
Join a remote-first creative environment where storytelling, visual design, and YouTube expertise come together to produce engaging video content for international brands. As a YouTube Video Editor, you will transform raw footage into polished, compelling videos that capture audiences and strengthen client brands. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to bring creative visions to life while ensuring high production quality and consistency. From editing and motion graphics to sound design and YouTube SEO, you will contribute to every stage of the content creation process. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, share your ideas, and continuously improve creative workflows. With flexible working hours and the option to work full-time or part-time, you can make a meaningful impact while working from anywhere in the world.
\nAs a YouTube Video Editor, you will be responsible for producing high-quality video content that aligns with client objectives, brand identities, and platform best practices. You will work closely with clients and internal teams to ensure every video delivers an engaging viewing experience.
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Edit raw footage into polished, engaging videos optimized for YouTube and other relevant platforms.
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Collaborate with clients and internal teams to understand project objectives, creative direction, branding, and audience expectations.
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Create custom graphics, animations, and visual elements that complement each client's brand identity.
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Source and integrate appropriate music, sound effects, and audio elements to enhance storytelling and viewer engagement.
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Apply YouTube SEO best practices to help improve content discoverability and search performance.
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Export and deliver final video files in the appropriate formats and specifications for each platform.
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Organize, manage, and back up video assets to maintain efficient and reliable workflows.
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Stay informed about YouTube policies, emerging video trends, and evolving industry best practices.
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Identify opportunities to improve editing techniques, streamline production processes, and deliver better results for clients.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is a creative and detail-oriented video editor with a genuine passion for YouTube, strong storytelling abilities, and the technical skills needed to produce professional video content. You should be comfortable collaborating with different stakeholders, managing multiple projects, and delivering high-quality work within deadlines.
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1–2 years of professional video editing experience, preferably focused on YouTube content.
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Proficiency in at least one professional video editing tool, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects, or DaVinci Resolve.
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A strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, narrative structure, and techniques for maintaining audience engagement.
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Knowledge of YouTube SEO strategies, platform policies, and content optimization best practices.
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Excellent attention to detail, a strong visual aesthetic, and the ability to maintain high production standards.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and team members. Additional languages are a plus.
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Proven ability to follow brand guidelines and maintain a consistent visual style across projects.
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Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
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A portfolio or showreel demonstrating your video editing skills and creative capabilities.
Nice-to-have qualifications:
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Experience using YouTube Studio, Google Analytics, and Google Search Console.
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Previous experience working in a creative or digital agency.
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Experience working in a SaaS startup environment.
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Ownership or management of a personal YouTube channel, demonstrating a practical understanding of content creation and audience engagement.
Benefits:
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Competitive salary based on experience.
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Opportunity to work with leading international brands.
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A creative environment that encourages your ideas, initiative, and process improvements.
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Flexible working hours to support different schedules and working preferences.
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The option to work full-time or part-time.
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A remote-first culture that allows you to work from anywhere in the world.
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A fixed-term contract with the opportunity to contribute to a variety of creative projects.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
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Core Responsibilities
You will transform raw footage into polished, engaging videos optimized for YouTube while collaborating with clients and internal teams. Responsibilities include creating custom graphics, managing sound design, applying SEO best practices, and maintaining high production standards.
Requirements
The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of professional video editing experience and proficiency in tools like Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. You must possess strong storytelling abilities, knowledge of YouTube SEO, and excellent communication skills to manage multiple projects effectively.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work with leading international brands
- Creative environment
- Flexible working hours
- Remote-first culture
About Jobgether
Industry: Internet Marketplace Platforms
Company size: 11-50 employees
Jobgether is a career navigation platform built for senior professionals competing in the remote job market. Hiring systems were designed for volume and keyword matching, not for 15 or 20 years of nonlinear experience. That structural mismatch is why strong profiles get filtered out before a human ever sees them. Our platform diagnoses where a search is breaking, corrects how experience is positioned, and connects professionals to the companies where their background creates real value. The goal is not more applications. It is the right visibility in the right places. Our mission is to ensure no senior professional remains invisible in the global remote market, not because they lack the skills, but because the system failed to read them correctly.
