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About Sam & Colby
Hi there, we are Sam and Colby! We're primarily known for our ghost-hunting videos on YouTube. We have an incredible fan base of immensely supportive fans; our main YT channel has over 12M subscribers and 1.7 billion views. You can check us out here: https://www.youtube.com/@samandcolby.
We are looking for an Assistant Video Editor who can cut together YouTube videos that will be seen by millions of people. You’ll be working with our Lead Editor on the main channel content as well as editing content for our other channels/platforms.
This will be a full-time position with many possibilities for growth. Not only will the content you work on be seen by millions of people, but you’ll be a valuable team member who directly contributes to the business as a whole.
What You Will Be Doing
- Assist the Lead Editor on the main Sam and Colby channel, though you’ll frequently help with many other projects.
- Cut, trim, and arrange footage.
- Add graphics, titles, transitions, sound effects, and music.
- Stay updated on the latest YouTube editing trends and techniques to increase engagement (and to appease the algorithm gods).
- Add your creative flair to all videos. While we have a style and format we stick to, we’re always looking for ways to innovate and make the content better!
- Work directly with Sam, Colby, and the other members of our creative team to release content that continues to grow our YouTube channel and other social media channels.
What You Bring
- Located in North America and able to sync with Pacific Time Zone teams.
- At least 2 years of experience working in Adobe Premiere.
- Experience in editing fast-paced and long-form videos.
- Skilled in editing, pacing, sound design, and color.
- Genuine passion for YouTube and the creator ecosystem.
Application Requirements
Please send the appropriate link for each item below:
- Provide a link to your portfolio.
- A significant part of this role involves selecting and editing b-roll. Please share a link to your standout work that best demonstrates your skills in this area. If the page includes multiple videos, please specify which one we should watch.
- Optional: If possible, link to a video you’ve edited that is eerie, suspenseful, or scary.
Key skills/competency
- Video Editing
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- YouTube Content Creation
- Sound Design
- Color Grading
- Graphics & Transitions
- Storytelling
- Content Strategy
- Algorithm Optimization
- Collaboration
- Post-Production
How to Get Hired at Sam & Colby
- Research Sam & Colby's content: Deeply understand their unique ghost-hunting style, narrative techniques, and audience engagement on YouTube.
- Tailor your portfolio: Showcase editing work specifically demonstrating fast-paced cuts, effective b-roll integration, and compelling sound design relevant to their genre.
- Highlight Adobe Premiere Pro expertise: Emphasize your proficiency in advanced Premiere Pro features for efficient workflow and high-quality output.
- Demonstrate passion for YouTube: Articulate your understanding of creator ecosystems, algorithm trends, and how to drive audience engagement.
- Prepare for collaborative discussions: Be ready to discuss how your creative input aligns with and can enhance their existing brand and content strategy.
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