Posted at: 27 January

Static and Video Editor (YouTube)

Company

CompanyGrowthAssistant

GrowthAssistant is a Chicago-based B2B outsourcing company specializing in providing full-time offshore marketing talent to U.S. businesses, focusing on growth marketing and operational support.

Remote Hiring Policy:

GrowthAssistant embraces a fully remote work culture, hiring globally with a focus on offshore talent, particularly from the Philippines, while also supporting roles in the United States. Team members collaborate across various time zones.

Job Type

Full-time

Allowed Applicant Locations

United States, Philippines

Salary

$7.50 to $9.50 per hour

Job Description

GrowthAssistant is looking for a skilled Video Editor & Graphic Designer to support our client's YouTube content pipeline. This role focuses on editing long-form interview content, designing high-performing thumbnails, and packaging videos for YouTube and social platforms. The ideal candidate has a sharp editorial eye, strong visual instincts, and can execute clean, polished work efficiently.

Salary Range: USD7.5 - 9.5 per hour 
Benefits:

  • 100% Work From Home
  • Attendance, Performance, and Referral Bonuses
  • Paid Holidays and Time Offs
  • Health Insurance 
  • Continuous Learning and Development 
  • Bi-weekly salary payout
  • Work-Life Balance


RESPONSIBILITIES:

Video Editing (Long-Form Content)

  • Execute seamless, “invisible” edits for long-form interview videos
  • Handle multi-camera switching, audio cleanup, and pacing to maintain viewer engagement
  • Ensure consistent quality, flow, and polish across episodes
Visual Design & Thumbnails
  • Design compelling YouTube thumbnails and social images based on provided headlines and copy
  • Apply strong judgment around layout, lighting, contrast, and composition to drive clicks
  • Perform image manipulation, color correction, cutouts, and background cleanup as needed
Content Packaging & Short-Form Clips
  • Create vertical video clips (YouTube Shorts, Reels, etc.) using provided timestamps and captions
  • Optimize clips for clarity, pacing, and platform-specific formats
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Motion & On-Screen Enhancements
  • Add lower-thirds, simple text overlays, and basic motion graphics as directed
  • Enhance viewer experience without distracting from the content
​​​​​​​File & Asset Management
  • Maintain clean, well-organized project files and media libraries
  • Ensure assets are properly labeled, stored, and easy to locate for future use


MUST-HAVES:

  • Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve
  • Comfortable and efficient with multi-cam editing workflows
  • Strong understanding of audio cleanup and basic sound mixing
  • Advanced skills in Adobe Photoshop
  • Experience creating high-performing YouTube thumbnails
  • Ability to manipulate images (cutouts, background removal, color correction) to a high visual standard
  • Highly detail-oriented with excellent file management habits
  • Comfortable working with large volumes of footage and assets


NICE-TO-HAVES:

  • Experience editing YouTube interviews or podcast-style content
  • Basic After Effects or motion graphics experience

Application Process: Initial Interview -> Profile and Portfolio Review -> Creative Test -> GA Final Interview -> Client Interview 

*For PH candidates only