Overview

YouTube Video Editor Jobs in Lenexa, USA at HighKey Agency

You Tube Video Editor (Long-Form + VFX)

High Key Agency is a digital PR and social media company specializing in building elite personal and brand presences in the aesthetic industry, from top-tier plastic surgeons to high-growth med spas.

We engineer content systems that drive visibility, inbound demand, and long-term brand equity at scale.

Our team moves fast, executes at a high level, and is obsessed with results. If you’re looking to break into a high-performance agency environment, this is your entry point.

Position Overview

We are hiring a You Tube Video Editor with strong experience editing direct-to-camera You Tube content, interviews, podcasts, and educational long-form videos (not cinematic films or documentaries). This role is focused on virality, not cinematic storytelling.

You should be comfortable editing talking-head content with:

  • Fast, intentional pacing
  • Jump cuts, pattern interrupts, and on-screen emphasis
  • Motion graphics, light VFX, and visual overlays that enhance clarity and retention

You will be responsible for producing 4–12 You Tube videos per month, including:

  • Full long‑form edits
  • You Tube‑optimized intros/outros
  • High‑click‑through thumbnails
  • Occasional short‑form cutdowns derived from long‑form content

Key Responsibilities

  • Edit long‑form You Tube videos (direct‑to‑camera, interviews, podcasts, educational content)
  • Optimize pacing, structure, and visual flow for viewer retention
  • Add motion graphics, light VFX, callouts, captions, and on‑screen emphasis
  • Create You Tube thumbnails designed for high CTR (not cinematic posters)
  • Produce clean, engaging intros and outros aligned with You Tube best practices
  • Occasionally create short‑form clips from long‑form videos
  • Collaborate with internal short‑form editors to maintain brand consistency
  • Work directly with creators and internal strategists to execute the content vision
  • Proactively suggest improvements to structure, visuals, and presentation

What This Role Is Not

To be explicit, this role is not for:

  • Cinematic filmmakers
  • Wedding/travel/documentary editors
  • Film‑style storytelling specialists

We are looking for You Tube‑first editors who understand how content actually performs on the platform.

Reference:

Qualifications

  • Proven experience editing You Tube‑native long‑form content
  • Portfolio demonstrating:
    • Talking‑head You Tube videos
    • Retention‑focused editing
    • Motion graphics / VFX used to enhance clarity
  • Strong understanding of:
    • You Tube pacing & viewer psychology
    • Retention curves and pattern interrupts
    • Visual reinforcement of spoken content
  • Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, or similar
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and hit deadlines consistently
  • Strong communication skills and ability to take creative direction
  • Bonus:
    Experience working with educational, business, or personal brand content

Compensation

$200 per long‑form video (should take approx. 5 hours per video)

Complex long‑form video: $500 per edit (requires a lot more skill/animations/etc.)

Why Join High Key

  • Work with high‑level creators and brands in a fast‑growing niche
  • Be part of a performance‑driven agency that values execution over fluff
  • Gain exposure to high‑volume, high‑impact You Tube content systems
  • Opportunity for long‑term collaboration and growth within the agency

How to Apply

If you are a You Tube‑first editor
, we want to see your work!

Please submit:

  • Your resume
  • A portfolio with You Tube long‑form examples (required)
  • Any relevant results or performance metrics (if available)

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Title: YouTube Video Editor

Company: HighKey Agency

Location: Lenexa, USA

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