About The Company Single Grain is a revenue marketing agency dedicated to building pipeline-focused systems that deliver compounding growth rather than short-lived campaigns. Having partnered with over 500 companies ranging from venture-backed startups to Fortune 500 enterprises, Single Grain has established itself as a trusted growth partner. The agency is led by Eric Siu, host of the Leveling Up podcast and co-host of Marketing School with Neil Patel. Their content reaches marketers, founders, and operators through multiple platforms including YouTube, podcasts, email, and social media. As an AI-native team, Single Grain integrates artificial intelligence into every role to enhance speed, quality, judgment, and leverage, while maintaining strong human oversight for quality control. About The Role We are seeking a skilled Video Editor to transform complex business conversations into clear, engaging, and high-retention long-form YouTube videos. This is not a routine assembly-line editing position; the ideal candidate will exercise strong editorial judgment to craft compelling stories by shaping raw recordings, removing unnecessary content, and simplifying complex ideas for easy understanding. You will own the entire video production process including cold opens, story structure, pacing, audio mixing, captioning, graphics integration, revisions, and final delivery. The role requires a commitment to publishing polished videos on a reliable weekly schedule while continuously improving the production workflow. Success in this role is measured by consistent on-time delivery and improvements in key performance indicators such as first-30-second retention, average percentage viewed, first-pass approval rates, and qualified call-to-action (CTA) engagement within the first 30 days of publication.

Qualifications

Proven experience editing long-form YouTube or video-podcast content, preferably in B2B, AI, SaaS, marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, or expert-led creator niches Strong editorial judgment with the ability to shape story arcs, pacing, and cold opens without frame-by-frame direction Proficiency in video editing software and audio mixing tools Experience integrating graphics, motion design, B-roll, screen captures, text overlays, music, and silence purposefully Familiarity with AI-assisted workflows for transcript analysis, rough cuts, captioning, graphics, and quality control Demonstrated ability to maintain organized project files, version control, and clear handoff documentation Ability to collaborate effectively with strategists, thumbnail designers, and publishing teams Reliable turnaround times and professional revision processes Strong communication skills and self-motivation to work independently in a remote contractor role

Responsibilities

Review source recordings, transcripts, outlines, and creative briefs to understand content and objectives Create compelling cold opens that quickly establish the video's promise and engage viewers Shape the overall story by removing repetitions, clarifying ideas, strengthening transitions, and maintaining momentum Incorporate graphics, motion design, B-roll, screen captures, text, music, and silence strategically to enhance storytelling Clean and mix audio tracks to ensure high-quality sound Create accurate captions and deliver platform-ready video exports Leverage AI tools responsibly for transcript analysis, rough cuts, captioning, graphics, and quality control while applying human editorial judgment Maintain meticulously organized project files, version histories, naming conventions, and handoff notes Use feedback from retention metrics, revisions, and publishing to continuously improve video quality and efficiency Coordinate closely with strategists, thumbnail designers, and publishing owners to ensure alignment and timely delivery

Benefits

Fully remote contractor role providing flexibility in work location Opportunity to work with a leading revenue marketing agency and industry experts Access to cutting-edge AI tools integrated into the production workflow Collaborative and innovative work environment focused on growth and quality Potential to contribute to measurable business outcomes and audience engagement metrics Equal Opportunity Single Grain is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all contractors and employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.