Video Editor (YouTube)

Jam Studio is looking for an exceptional Video Editor to join our production team and help craft compelling, fast-paced, story-driven content for the wildly popular SSundee YouTube channel (24+ million subscribers). The ideal candidate will be a YouTube enthusiast with a passion for gaming and internet culture, a master of pacing and storytelling, and skilled at transforming hours of raw footage into highly engaging 20-minute videos packed with stellar VFX and SFX.

This is a fully remote, contractor position with an hourly rate of $30-40 CAD, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Condense gameplay footage (40+ minutes) into tight, action-packed videos that keep viewers hooked from start to finish.

• Utilize VFX and SFX creatively to enhance storytelling and elevate the visual quality.

• Work closely with the team to implement scripted storylines into the edits, focusing on viewer engagement and retention.

• Collaborate with the leadership team to identify areas for improvement and refine video quality based on performance metrics.

• Manage pacing and comedic timing to match SSundee’s unique style and personality.

Requirements

• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro & After Effects.

• A strong portfolio showcasing your video editing skills, particularly in fast-paced gaming or YouTube content.

• Demonstrable experience with storytelling, pacing, and audience retention strategies for YouTube.

• The ability to create and integrate VFX, SFX, and transitions seamlessly into videos.

• A solid understanding of YouTube, gaming, and internet culture, especially SSundee’s channel style.

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

• The ability to meet deadlines while maintaining top-quality standards.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience working with 3D or 2D environments and animations.

• Knowledge of viewer analytics and optimization techniques to improve performance.

• A passion for creating viral, shareable content in the gaming niche.