Full Time
$1200 / month
40
Mar 2, 2026
Brand: Nations Without Borders
We’re looking for a highly experienced & competent video editor specializing in YouTube and short form to join our team full-time.
This is not a beginner role.
You will be responsible for helping us turn raw footage into highly engaging, retention-driven content optimized for growth.
You can check out our channel here:
What You’ll Be Editing...
Each week:
- 1 long-form YouTube video (12–25 minutes)
- Any where from 2–5 short-form videos (Reels / Shorts)
Platforms:
- YouTube
- Instagram
- TikTok
What We’re Looking For
You MUST:
- Be experienced in YouTube editing specifically (not just corporate or wedding editing)
- Understand audience retention and pacing
- Know how to build strong hooks
- Know strategies and techniques for retaining viewers past the first 30 seconds
- Know YouTube SEO (titles, packaging, optimization strategy)
- Know your way around YT Analytics & Studio and know which metrics to focus on
- Understand thumbnails and CTR
- Have motion graphics & animation skills
- Be proactive in broll and graphic selection
- Know how to color grade
- Be able to create graphics, callouts, lower thirds, visual storytelling elements
- Understand how to repurpose long-form into high-performing shorts
- Have experience growing channels
You should think like a creator — not just an editor.
Necessary Skills
Content ideation
- Hook writing
- Title testing
- Thumbnail strategy
- Understanding of YouTube CTR and retention metrics
- Experience growing channels
If you’ve helped grow a YouTube channel before — we want to know.
Tools
Must be highly skilled in:
- Premiere Pro / Final Cut / DaVinci (advanced level)
- After Effects (or equivalent for motion graphics)
- Photoshop / Canva (for thumbnail support)
What Makes You a Great Fit
You:
- Take ownership
- Are Pro-active
- Care about performance metrics
- Study YouTube algo updates
- Think long-term
- Are VERY organized with project files
- Meet deadlines consistently
- Want to grow with a brand
- You are interested in travel
- You experiment with cutting edge AI tools
Position Details
Full-time
Long-term
IMPORTANT – How To Apply
To make sure you read this carefully:
Start your application with the word: "Your Future NWB Editor Here"
Send a Portfolio of:
3 long-form YouTube videos you edited
3 short-form videos you edited
Any thumbnails you designed
If you are serious about YouTube growth and want to help build a international lifestyle brand — we’d love to hear from you.
PS - Please don't respond with a message fully written by AI. I'll be able to tell ;)
PS - If you don't have experience with YT Studio/Analytics/Growth Strategy, then please do not apply.