Video Editing Expert

Role Overview for Video Editing Expert

Keystone Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled Video Editing Expert to join one of its clients on a contract basis. In this remote role, you will play a crucial part in shaping how next-generation AI systems learn professional video editing workflows. You will work end-to-end on real editing projects using OpenShot or Shotcut, demonstrating your authentic editing process, creative decision-making, and technical problem-solving. This is a unique opportunity to directly influence digital tools by showcasing the craft and mindset of an experienced video editor.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute complete video editing projects—from organizing raw footage to delivering polished final exports—using OpenShot or Shotcut.
• Demonstrate your real editing workflow, including asset management, sequencing, pacing, and creative problem resolution, while being recorded for AI training purposes.
• Clearly articulate your editing rationale and creative decisions in both written and verbal formats.
• Optimize workflows to ensure efficiency and high production value.
• Troubleshoot technical and creative challenges, documenting your approach and solutions.
• Participate in structured feedback sessions to refine best practices.
• Contribute to a collaborative environment focused on knowledge sharing and process transparency.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in OpenShot or Shotcut, with proven experience completing full projects from start to finish.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating the ability to transform raw footage into compelling visual stories.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in explaining workflow and decision-making.
• Strong asset organization and timeline management skills.
• High attention to detail with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Interest in contributing to AI-driven innovation in creative tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching or mentoring others in video editing tools or workflows.
• Background in workflow optimization or process design.
• Familiarity with emerging trends in AI-assisted content creation.

Key skills/competency

• OpenShot
• Shotcut
• Video Editing
• Workflow Optimization
• AI Training
• Post-production
• Creative Storytelling
• Asset Management
• Problem Solving
• Communication