Position: YouTube Video Editor Location: Remote (Global) Employment Type: Full-Time Reports To: Content Producer / Head of Content Type of contract: Independent contractor  🌎 Work from any corner of the world and be a part of the #remoteworkrevolution!‼️ Scope of the role: We’re not looking for another editor. We’re looking for a platform-native storyteller. As a YouTube Video Editor, you will transform Simon’s conversations into content that earns attention—not by chasing trends, but by trusting that great ideas, well-presented, are the most compelling content there is. You’ll work closely with our content producer to shape raw footage into long-form YouTube episodes and social-ready short clips that feel unmistakably like Simon: thoughtful, grounded, and human. This role is for someone who thinks editorially—who watches great content and understands why it works, has strong instincts about what to cut and what to keep, and cares about the viewer’s experience as much as the technical execution. What You’ll Do: Long-Form YouTube Content - Edit full-length podcast episodes of A Bit of Optimism into polished, YouTube-ready cuts (typically 40–75 minutes) - Craft the opening 60 seconds with intention—structuring hooks that earn the viewer’s curiosity without resorting to clickbait - Apply subtle visual enhancements (zooms, reframes, on-screen text, lower thirds, and light graphics) that serve the story - Manage pacing throughout long-form content to maintain intellectual engagement without sacrificing the authenticity of real conversation - Incorporate music, sound design, and b-roll where appropriate to support tone and context Short-Form & Social - Identify and extract 30–90 second moments from each episode with the highest social potential - Produce vertical (9:16) Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts that feel platform-native, not repurposed - Apply bold captions, platform-appropriate pacing, and instant hooks to maximize performance in the first 2–3 seconds - Develop a consistent visual language for short-form content aligned with Simon’s brand Collaboration & Process - Work directly with the content producer to interpret briefs, align on editorial direction, and iterate quickly - Maintain organized project files, rough cuts, and final exports with consistent naming and delivery standards - Contribute ideas on what’s working, what’s not, and how content can improve—bringing strong opinions, held loosely - Stay current on platform changes, YouTube algorithm shifts, and emerging editorial techniques What We’re Looking For: Required - 3+ years of experience editing video content for YouTube, with a portfolio that includes long-form content - Demonstrable fluency in modern YouTube storytelling, including pacing, retention strategy, hook construction, and audience psychology - Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and/or DaVinci Resolve; experience with After Effects or motion graphics is a plus - Experience editing short-form vertical content for Instagram Reels or TikTok - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate editorial decisions - A portfolio or reel that demonstrates range, including compelling talking-head content Preferred - Experience working in or adjacent to thought leadership, podcasting, personal brand, or media content - Familiarity with Simon Sinek’s body of work and alignment with the ideas he puts into the world - Comfort working in a small, high-trust team where ownership, initiative, and judgment matter more than hierarchy - Experience using AI-assisted editing tools or subtitle/caption workflows Our Creative Philosophy: What we’re after Authentic, clean, modern storytelling that feels current without chasing trends. Editing that treats retention as a byproduct of respect for the viewer’s time. What we’re not after Over-edited, hyperactive cuts that prioritize speed over substance. Clickbait tactics or gimmicky hooks that erode trust. Content that feels like it’s shouting for attention.

Position: YouTube Video Editor Location: Remote (Global) Employment Type: Full-Time Reports To: Content Producer / Head of Content Type of contract: Independent contractor  🌎 Work from any corner of the world and be a part of the #remoteworkrevolution!‼️ Scope of the role: We’re not looking for another editor. We’re looking for a platform-native storyteller. As a YouTube Video Editor, you will transform Simon’s conversations into content that earns attention—not by chasing trends, but by trusting that great ideas, well-presented, are the most compelling content there is. You’ll work closely with our content producer to shape raw footage into long-form YouTube episodes and social-ready short clips that feel unmistakably like Simon: thoughtful, grounded, and human. This role is for someone who thinks editorially—who watches great content and understands why it works, has strong instincts about what to cut and what to keep, and cares about the viewer’s experience as much as the technical execution. What You’ll Do: Long-Form YouTube Content - Edit full-length podcast episodes of A Bit of Optimism into polished, YouTube-ready cuts (typically 40–75 minutes) - Craft the opening 60 seconds with intention—structuring hooks that earn the viewer’s curiosity without resorting to clickbait - Apply subtle visual enhancements (zooms, reframes, on-screen text, lower thirds, and light graphics) that serve the story - Manage pacing throughout long-form content to maintain intellectual engagement without sacrificing the authenticity of real conversation - Incorporate music, sound design, and b-roll where appropriate to support tone and context Short-Form & Social - Identify and extract 30–90 second moments from each episode with the highest social potential - Produce vertical (9:16) Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts that feel platform-native, not repurposed - Apply bold captions, platform-appropriate pacing, and instant hooks to maximize performance in the first 2–3 seconds - Develop a consistent visual language for short-form content aligned with Simon’s brand Collaboration & Process - Work directly with the content producer to interpret briefs, align on editorial direction, and iterate quickly - Maintain organized project files, rough cuts, and final exports with consistent naming and delivery standards - Contribute ideas on what’s working, what’s not, and how content can improve—bringing strong opinions, held loosely - Stay current on platform changes, YouTube algorithm shifts, and emerging editorial techniques What We’re Looking For: Required - 3+ years of experience editing video content for YouTube, with a portfolio that includes long-form content - Demonstrable fluency in modern YouTube storytelling, including pacing, retention strategy, hook construction, and audience psychology - Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and/or DaVinci Resolve; experience with After Effects or motion graphics is a plus - Experience editing short-form vertical content for Instagram Reels or TikTok - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate editorial decisions - A portfolio or reel that demonstrates range, including compelling talking-head content Preferred - Experience working in or adjacent to thought leadership, podcasting, personal brand, or media content - Familiarity with Simon Sinek’s body of work and alignment with the ideas he puts into the world - Comfort working in a small, high-trust team where ownership, initiative, and judgment matter more than hierarchy - Experience using AI-assisted editing tools or subtitle/caption workflows Our Creative Philosophy: What we’re after Authentic, clean, modern storytelling that feels current without chasing trends. Editing that treats retention as a byproduct of respect for the viewer’s time. What we’re not after Over-edited, hyperactive cuts that prioritize speed over substance. Clickbait tactics or gimmicky hooks that erode trust. Content that feels like it’s shouting for attention.

Standort 100% Remote oder Andernach Wichtig vorab Trifft das auf dich zu? Du arbeitest strukturiert, schnell und ohne unnötige Abstimmungsschleifen – Briefings setzt du sauber und zuverlässig in funktionierende Creatives um. Du denkst in Performance: Für dich zählt nicht, ob etwas „schön“ ist, sondern ob es klickt, konvertiert und sich datenbasiert verbessern lässt. Du hast kein Problem mit klaren Vorgaben, sondern nutzt sie, um effizient viele Varianten zu produzieren und systematisch besser zu werden. Du arbeitest eigenständig, priorisierst sauber und lieferst konstant Output, statt dich in Details oder Perfektion zu verlieren. Du hast Lust, einen direkten Einfluss auf das Wachstum unserer Kampagnen zu haben, weil deine Creatives messbar Performance treiben. DEINE AUFGABEN - Du bist verantwortlich für die Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Performance Creatives, die messbar zum Wachstum unserer Paid-Kampagnen beitragen – insbesondere auf Meta, TikTok und ähnlichen Plattformen. - Du setzt bestehende Creative-Strategien strukturiert um, entwickelst daraus kontinuierlich neue Varianten und sorgst dafür, dass wir schnell testen, lernen und besser werden. - Du übernimmst den Schnitt und die Bearbeitung von UGC- und Ad-Videos entlang klarer Dramaturgien (Hook, Aufbau, Varianten) und stellst sicher, dass Inhalte nicht nur produziert, sondern auch performant sind. - Du gestaltest ergänzend statische Creatives, Visuals und Grafiken für Ads, Social Media und E-Commerce und sorgst für ein konsistentes, funktionierendes Gesamtbild. - Du optimierst bestehende Inhalte datenbasiert weiter – auf Basis von Performance-Zahlen, klaren Hypothesen und schnellem Iterieren statt einmaliger „Perfektlösungen“. - Du arbeitest eng mit dem Marketing-Team zusammen, das die strategischen Leitplanken vorgibt, und übersetzt diese zuverlässig in skalierbaren Creative Output. - Du nutzt moderne Tools und AI-gestützte Workflows, um die Content-Produktion effizienter, schneller und reproduzierbar zu machen. BENEFITS - Flexibles Arbeiten: Du arbeitest 100 % remote oder in unserem Büro in Andernach – entscheidend ist das Ergebnis, nicht der Ort. - Klare Verantwortung: Du übernimmst einen klar abgegrenzten Bereich innerhalb der Creative-Produktion und siehst direkt, welchen Einfluss deine Arbeit auf die Performance hat. - Eigenverantwortung statt Micromanagement: Du bekommst klare Briefings und Ziele – die Umsetzung liegt in deiner Verantwortung. - Direktes, ehrliches Feedback: Feedback ist bei uns klar, sachlich und auf Verbesserung ausgerichtet – ohne politisches Drumherum. - Strukturiertes Arbeitsumfeld: Du arbeitest mit klaren Prozessen, festen Abläufen und definierten Creative-Strategien – kein Chaos, kein ständiges Neudenken von Grund auf. - Weiterentwicklung mit Substanz: Du entwickelst dich über Output, Geschwindigkeit und Qualität deiner Arbeit weiter – nicht über Titel. - Arbeitsausstattung: Du erhältst hochwertiges Apple-Equipment für produktives Arbeiten. - Zusätzliche Benefits: 50 € steuerfreier Sachbezug (z. B. Einkäufe, Sport, Wellpass / Urban Sports Club oder vermögenswirksame Leistungen). - Rahmenbedingungen: 30 Tage Urlaub sowie betriebliche Altersvorsorge. DEIN PROFIL - Du hast Erfahrung in der Erstellung von Video- und/oder Grafik-Content und verstehst, wie Inhalte aufgebaut sein müssen, um Aufmerksamkeit zu erzeugen und zu funktionieren. Idealerweise hast du bereits im Performance- oder E-Commerce-Umfeld gearbeitet (z. B. Paid Ads auf Meta, TikTok o. Ä.). - Du arbeitest schnell, strukturiert und briefingstreu – du brauchst keine kreative Freiheit, um gute Ergebnisse zu liefern, sondern setzt klare Vorgaben zuverlässig und sauber um. - Du hast ein gutes Verständnis für funktionierende Creatives (Hook, Aufbau, Schnitt, Dynamik) und kannst bestehende Ansätze effizient in neue Varianten übersetzen. - Du bist stark in der operativen Umsetzung: Videoschnitt (z. B. CapCut, Premiere, After Effects) und Design (z. B. Photoshop, Figma) gehören zu deinem Alltag. - Du denkst in Output und Iteration statt in Einzelprojekten – viele solide Varianten schlagen für dich die eine „perfekte“ Idee. - Du arbeitest eigenständig, hältst Deadlines zuverlässig ein und verlierst auch bei vielen parallelen Aufgaben nicht den Überblick. - Du bist offen für Feedback und kannst deine Arbeit datenbasiert weiterentwickeln, ohne dich an einzelnen Ideen festzuklammern. ÜBER UNS FUSSKLEIDUNG ist eine D2C-Marke für Outdoorschuhe mit über 1 Million Kund*innen im deutschsprachigen Raum und einem achtstelligen Jahresumsatz. Unser Team besteht aktuell aus rund 30 Mitarbeitenden und wächst weiter. Wir haben uns vom Start-up zu einem strukturierten E-Commerce-Unternehmen entwickelt, mit klaren Prozessen, Verantwortlichkeiten und einem hohen Anspruch an Qualität und Umsetzung. Dabei arbeiten wir nicht wie ein klassischer Händler: Unsere Produkte werden von uns selbst entwickelt und gesteuert, von der Idee bis zur Vermarktung. Unser Arbeitsalltag ist geprägt von Eigenverantwortung, Verlässlichkeit und einem klaren Fokus auf Umsetzung. Wir treffen Entscheidungen datenbasiert, arbeiten strukturiert und bringen Themen zügig voran. Gleichzeitig sind wir weiterhin im Aufbau: Wir stehen erst am Anfang unserer Entwicklung im deutschsprachigen Raum und werden in den nächsten Jahren weiter wachsen, auch international. Für Menschen, die Verantwortung übernehmen und ihren Bereich wirklich entwickeln wollen, entsteht dadurch ein Umfeld mit viel Gestaltungsspielraum, echtem Ownership und der Möglichkeit, mit dem Unternehmen mitzuwachsen.

Title: News Technology Specialist, Video Location: New York, NY Job Description: The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. The New York Times is continuing to expand its video journalism, identifying compelling visual stories across the depth and breadth of our report. We showcase the expertise of Times journalists on-camera, share urgent news updates, produce on-the-ground reporting, pioneering Visual Investigations, and video podcasts. We are looking for a News Technology Specialist to help ensure the Video department's technical workflows, resources, tools and technology for producing videos are efficient, up-to-date and effective for the team's growing goals. You will work closely with video journalists, producers and editors on a daily basis to troubleshoot operational and technical issues as they arise, train them on post-production systems, and assist adoption of new tools. You have expertise in the technical aspects of media production, a strong knack for problem solving, and experience in a high-pressure, fast-moving digital news video environment. You need to be an effective communicator, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities at once and work with a wide array of team members. You should have the ability to translate production problems into technical solutions, and to ensure that new tools or workflows address the highest priority technical gaps and advance our editorial strategy. This is a Wednesday-Sunday role (12pm-8pm weekdays; 10am-6pm weekends) and a hybrid position based in New York City. It includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance. Responsibilities: - Troubleshoot and solve technical issues with video technology, including video production and post-production software, cameras, lenses and audio equipment. - Execute technical work with live video as needed, assisting in live and pre-recorded shoots and live streams. - Assist with booking and ensuring quality control on feeds and remote interviews. - Make recommendations and identify best practices that will improve our overall production. - Reset studios over weekend for Monday morning. - Support weekend equipment and media requests. - Perform related work as assigned. - Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world. - This role reports to the Manager of Video Production Technology. Basic Qualifications: - 4+ years relevant experience. - Demonstrated experience problem solving technical production issues in a high-pressure digital video environment. - Knowledge in systems for ingesting, transcoding, exporting, uploading, archiving video. - Advanced experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Adobe Premiere and After Effects. - General IT skills, including a solid understanding of networking and cloud systems. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience using and supporting cloud video production technology and workflows. - Experience building Morgt templates. - Ability to work nights and weekends. This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY. REQ-020012 The annual base pay range for this role is between: $112,145.38 - $113,000 USD For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process. The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. 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