Video Editor

Video Editor – Contract

Remote – US/Canada

Must be located in US or Canadian time zones

Compensation: $28-$30 USD per hour | Fully Remote

Commitment: 10-20 hours per week

About SaaS Academy

The SaaS Academy Team is on a mission to help Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies grow to new heights through world-class coaching and training.

Our CEO, Johnny Page, is a seasoned B2B SaaS executive who has led companies to remarkable success, notably growing Silvertrac from $30k MRR to $225k MRR and orchestrating its acquisition for 7.8x ARR. He now dedicates his expertise to helping ambitious B2B SaaS founders achieve their perfect exit.

About the Role

As a Video Editor at SaaS Academy, you will play a crucial role in crafting compelling visual narratives that resonate with our audience and drive engagement. You will be responsible for processing raw video footage, developing captivating storylines, and creating visually appealing thumbnails that entice viewers to click. Your expertise will contribute to the success of our video projects, enhancing engagement metrics and ensuring a seamless content creation process.

Here are the primary responsibilities of our Video Editor role, including but not limited to:

Responsibilities & Success Metrics

1. Video Story Development: Your main responsibility will be to process raw video footage and develop compelling storylines for various projects. Understanding the context of each video, whether it’s related to events, trainings, or marketing campaigns, you will craft narratives that resonate with our audience. Success will be measured by the engagement metrics of the finalized videos, including views, shares, and audience feedback.
   1. Success Metric/KPI 1: Engagement metrics of finalized videos (views, shares, audience feedback).
2. Thumbnail Strategy and Execution: As the owner of thumbnail creation and direction, you will have a keen understanding of what performs well on social media platforms. You will be responsible for designing thumbnails that grab attention, accurately represent the video content, and encourage clicks.
   1. Success Metric/KPI 1: Click-through rate (CTR) of videos associated with thumbnails you create.

Experience and Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of video editing experience
• Experience with producing a high volume of high-quality work in a short amount of time
• Experience creating intros, outros, and thumbnails
• Efficient and organized

Preferred

• Experience in reducing lead time and rework
• Familiarity with video editing software and tools
• Creative mindset and ability to innovate in visual storytelling

Time Zone | Location

• Must be located in US or Canadian time zones