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Interdependence

YouTube Editor, Freelance

Posted 2 Months Ago
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Hiring Remotely in USA
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
Senior level
Produce end-to-end YouTube videos: ingest and assemble footage, craft narratives with pacing, music, graphics and sound design, apply platform-specific strategies and analytics, collaborate with producers and creators, and deliver high-quality edits on tight deadlines.
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WHO WE ARE

 The PR industry hasn't really changed in fifty years. Relationships, lunches, luck, and a clip report at the end of the month.  

Interdependence is rebuilding it from the ground up. Interviewed, our proprietary platform, analyzes 300,000+ stories every day across a network of 250,000 journalists. We turn earned media into something measurable, repeatable, and worth paying for, and apply the same data and discipline across paid, social, content, and brand. Integrated marketing run by one team, on one system, accountable to one result.  

Forbes named us one of America's Best PR Agencies. Our 100+ person team works with brands, CMOs, founders, and entrepreneurs across consumer, healthcare, tech, B2B, travel and entertainment.  

We move fast. The best argument wins. We hire for sharp thinking, real craft, and ownership from day one. If you want comfortable, this isn't the place. If you want to win, build with us. 


THE ROLE

We are searching for a YouTube Editor operating at the highest caliber: someone who blends inventive thinking with precise execution, understands what drives culture forward, and knows how to shape footage into content that wins in today’s algorithm and tomorrow’s attention economy. This role demands elite editorial instincts, exceptional storytelling craft, and a deep command of what performs on YouTube right now. You will transform raw material into standout videos, elevate narratives through pacing and structure, and deliver edits that cut through in a landscape where only the most exceptional work rises.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Own end-to-end post-production for high-performing YouTube content, from ingest and assembly through final delivery
  • Shape compelling narratives through pacing, structure, music, graphics, and sound design to maximize retention and watch time
  • Collaborate with producers, creators, and stakeholders to refine concepts and translate creative vision into finished edits
  • Execute precise, efficient workflows across multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines
  • Apply platform-specific editing strategies, trends, and formats optimized for YouTube performance
  • Incorporate analytics and performance insights to inform editorial decisions and improve future content
  • Maintain uncompromising quality standards aligned with the channel’s creative vision and brand

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Extensive experience editing top-tier YouTube programming or digital content that resonates in today’s culture
  • Exceptional storytelling instincts paired with a strong storytelling sensibility
  • Deep fluency in YouTube formats, trends, performance drivers, and audience behavior
  • Advanced proficiency in professional editing tools and post-production workflows
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with creative teams
  • A proactive, solutions-driven mindset with the ability to execute at a high level under tight timelines

What you need to know about the Austin Tech Scene

Austin has a diverse and thriving tech ecosystem thanks to home-grown companies like Dell and major campuses for IBM, AMD and Apple. The state’s flagship university, the University of Texas at Austin, is known for its engineering school, and the city is known for its annual South by Southwest tech and media conference. Austin’s tech scene spans many verticals, but it’s particularly known for hardware, including semiconductors, as well as AI, biotechnology and cloud computing. And its food and music scene, low taxes and favorable climate has made the city a destination for tech workers from across the country.

Key Facts About Austin Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 180,500; 13.7% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Dell, IBM, AMD, Apple, Alphabet
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, hardware, cloud computing, software, healthtech
  • Funding Landscape: $4.5 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Live Oak Ventures, Austin Ventures, Hinge Capital, Gigafund, KdT Ventures, Next Coast Ventures, Silverton Partners
  • Research Centers and Universities: University of Texas, Southwestern University, Texas State University, Center for Complex Quantum Systems, Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, Texas Advanced Computing Center

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