Expert YouTube Video Editor

About the role

Dragonfruit is seeking an expert‑level YouTube Video Editor to craft premium, retention‑focused long‑form educational content for top creators and brands. You will transform raw footage and direction into polished, engaging videos that rival the storytelling quality of channels like Vox and Ali Abdaal.

Key responsibilities

• Edit high‑quality long‑form YouTube videos for creators, brands, and educational content.
• Build strong hooks and pacing that keep viewers engaged.
• Shape raw footage into clear, compelling narratives using B‑roll, archival material, graphics, music, and sound design.
• Create clean motion graphics, maps, text animations, callouts, and visual explanations as needed.
• Improve overall flow, clarity, and audience retention throughout each video.
• Follow creative direction while contributing strong editorial judgment.

Required profile

• Proven experience editing long‑form YouTube content at a top‑quality level.
• Strong creative judgment and an eye for storytelling, pacing, and audience retention.
• Ability to work independently, interpret direction, and deliver polished videos on schedule.

Required skills

• Video editing
• Motion graphics
• Sound design