Short-Form Video Editor

About Genesis Media

At Genesis Media, we are a team of creators, operators, and strategists on a mission to build the world's most influential personal brands. We partner with top entrepreneurs, coaches, and thought leaders to transform their expertise into high-impact media that drives visibility, trust, and growth.

Our clientele reach millions of followers, generated billions of organic views, and scaled their businesses through content systems and world-class creative execution.

Our goal is simple: build brands that dominate niches.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-standard creative environment and love crafting content that grabs attention in the first few seconds, you'll feel right at home here.

Role Overview

We're hiring a short-form Video Editor to join the Genesis Media creative team on a full-time basis.

As a short-form Video Editor, you will transform raw talking-head footage into captivating, fast-paced videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. You will work closely with Creative Directors to bring each client's brand voice to life across multiple platforms.

This role combines creative storytelling, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of short-form performance. You will help produce content designed to educate, entertain, and go viral. These reels will be seen by millions each month.

Responsibilities

• Content Editing & Production: Edit raw footage into highly engaging short-form videos that capture attention immediately and sustain retention. Use pacing, captions, sound design, motion graphics, and jump cuts to maximize performance.
• Creative Collaboration: Work with Creative Directors to ensure all edits align with brand positioning, storytelling tone, and visual identity.
• Organization & Workflow: Keep project files organized, communicate clearly with the team, and meet multiple editing deadlines without compromising quality.
• Performance & Growth: Track performance data, monitor platform trends, and test new editing styles and formats to keep Genesis Media content ahead of the curve.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional video editing experience, ideally with creators or agencies.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; After Effects or DaVinci Resolve experience is a plus.
• Strong visual sense and ability to design engaging hooks, subtitles, and layouts.
• Working knowledge of sound design, transitions, and motion graphics.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining precision and creativity.
• A portfolio that demonstrates strong short-form storytelling and editing expertise (required).

Results

• Consistent delivery of on-brand, high-retention short-form videos across client accounts.
• Clear and efficient editing systems that support team collaboration and speed.
• Continuous improvement in metrics such as views, engagement rate, and watch time.
• Positive creative impact that strengthens both the client's brand and Genesis Media's reputation for excellence.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Core collaboration hours aligned with Pacific Time

Location

North America

Compensation

$50,000-60,000 USD annually

Genesis Core Values

• Excellence Over Everything: Operate at the highest possible standard in every task and creative output.
• Radical Clarity: Communicate with honesty and precision. Feedback and transparency are essential.
• Creative Velocity: Move fast without sacrificing quality. Adapt, learn, and improve constantly.
• Collective Ownership: No silos and no egos. Every project succeeds through teamwork and accountability.
• Responsibility: Be accountable for outcomes, not just actions. True responsibility includes integrity, honesty, communication, teamwork, collaboration, and asking for help.
• Simplicity: Clarity scales. Remove unnecessary complexity unless it meaningfully improves workflow or outcomes.

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