YouTube Video Editor at HighKey Agency Remote

High Key Agency is a digital PR and social media company specializing in building elite personal and brand presences in the aesthetic industry, from top‑tier plastic surgeons to high‑growth med spas. We engineer content systems that drive visibility, inbound demand, and long‑term brand equity  team moves fast, executes at a high level, and is obsessed with results. If you’re looking to break into a high‑performance agency environment, this is your entry point.

This role is for a hybrid long‑form editor who can operate across multiple editing styles without losing pacing, structure, or retention. You will handle both story‑driven, narrative‑style editing and fast‑paced, personality‑driven You Tube/vlog content, shifting naturally between the two. We are not looking for purely cinematic editors, template‑based Tik Tok editors, or basic podcast cutters.

• Edit long‑form videos (8–15+ minutes) and build strong pacing, narrative flow, and viewer engagement throughout edits.
• Structure content into compelling story arcs and sequences.
• Identify and emphasize key moments, reactions, and emotional beats.
• Use music, sound design, cutaways, graphics, and pattern interrupts intentionally.
• Adapt editing style depending on creator, brand, and content type.
• Collaborate with internal team to execute creative direction efficiently.
• Occasionally create short‑form cutdowns from long‑form content.

• Basic vlog editors.
• Short‑form/Tik Tok‑only editors.
• Purely cinematic filmmakers.
• Editors who rely heavily on templates or over‑editing.
• Heavy VFX‑only or motion graphics‑only editors.

• Austin Zaback
• Korean Englishman
• Kitchen Nightmares
• Bar Rescue

• Proven experience with long‑form editing.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong pacing and retention, storytelling and narrative structure, and use of sound design, music, cutaways, and visual emphasis.
• Ability to adapt between different editing styles and tones.
• Strong understanding of viewer retention and You Tube pacing, story structure and emotional payoff, and modern long‑form editing trends.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, or similar.
• Ability to manage deadlines, receive feedback well, and communicate effectively.

• Experience editing creator‑led or personality‑driven content.
• Experience with documentary or reality‑style editing.
• Experience creating short‑form cutdowns from long‑form content.
• Basic motion graphics or After Effects knowledge.

Compensation $25/hr

• Work with high‑level creators and brands in a fast‑growing niche.
• Be part of a performance‑driven agency that values execution over fluff.
• Gain exposure to high‑volume, high‑impact You Tube content systems.
• Opportunity for long‑term collaboration and growth within the agency.

• Your resume.
• A portfolio with long‑form You Tube examples (required).
• Any relevant results or performance metrics (if available).