Senior Video Editor - 203

Position: Senior Video Editor

Salary: PHP 80,000 - PHP 120,000/month

Working Hours & Conditions: Australian Working Hours; full-time (remote)

Holidays: AU Holidays

OVERVIEW:

The company is hiring a Senior Video Editor to lead the quality, direction and performance of our video content.

The company produce podcasts for startup founders, operators and investors across Australia. Our shows sit at the intersection of tech, business and storytelling, and video is central to how that content reaches and resonates with our audience.

This role is responsible for defining, documenting and maintaining creative standards across all video outputs. You will lead a team of editors, work closely with hosts and internal stakeholders, and engage directly with clients to ensure campaigns and deliverables are executed to a high standard.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creative direction and quality - own the overall standard and performance of company’s video content
• Set and maintain clear editorial standards and templates across all shows
• Define best practices for pacing, storytelling and retention
• Review outputs and ensure consistency in quality and brand
• Run regular content reviews using performance data

• Team management and workflow - lead and develop a team of video editors
• Design and implement workflows for the team
• Manage workloads and ensure delivery across shows
• Provide clear, structured feedback on edits
• Guide editors on storytelling, pacing and creative decisions

• Stakeholder management - act as the bridge between creative, hosts and clients
• Collaborate with hosts to shape episodes and improve content outcomes
• Work with the sales and operations team during client-facing meetings and walk through deliverables, timelines and creative approach
• Clearly communicate what is feasible within scope, and manage expectations
• Translate feedback into actionable direction for the team
• Act as the primary point of contact across shows

• Creative strategy and optimisation - contribute to how content performs, not just how it looks
• Advise on short-form strategy, including what to clip and why
• Support YouTube optimisation (structure, pacing, titles and packaging)
• Apply a strong understanding of audience behaviour and retention
• Use performance insights to refine creative direction over time

• Hands-on contribution -remain close to the craft where it matters
• Step in on key edits, priority episodes or complex projects
• Set the benchmark through example work where needed
• Support the team during high-volume periods

Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro (active subscription required)
• Strong experience editing long-form and short-form content
• Proven ability to optimise existing systems and workflows and drive end-to-end improvements across the production process
• Proven experience leading or mentoring editors
• Experience working directly with clients or stakeholders on creative deliverables
• Ability to confidently communicate and present creative decisions
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

PREFERRED SKILLS (nice to have):

• Experience working on podcast or interview-style content
• Familiarity with startup, tech or business content
• Experience with YouTube growth and optimisation
• Exposure to building or improving content workflows

What makes you a great fit?

• You are more than just an editor / solo contributor
• You are confident in client-facing situations and can explain decisions clearly
• You raise the standard of work around you
• You balance creativity with consistency and delivery
• You are proactive, organised and comfortable working independently

Benefits:
• Full-time remote role (40 hours per week + must have reliable internet)
• Competitive monthly salary (based on experience)
• Long-term position (not short-term freelance)