Long Form Post Production Editor

Subject

AustinEditor$80k–$110kPosted Aug 4, 2026

Location: On-Site (100% In-Office)Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 6:45 PMTravel: Up to 60% (Domestic and/or International as needed)Job Type: Full-TimeBase Salary: $80,000–110,000 Subject🌐 Subject.com About SubjectSubject is one of the fastest-growing education technology companies in the country, helping more than 1,000 schools deliver flexible, accredited learning opportunities to students nationwide. From supporting school districts and virtual schools to partnering with the USHL and top youth sports organizations, Subject is changing how students access education—whether they're in the classroom, on the road competing, or learning from home.Recognized for our growth and innovation, we're proud recipients of: 🏆 TIME's Top EdTech Companies (2026)🏆 LinkedIn Top Startups (2025)🏆 Forbes 30 Under 30 (Co-Founder &amp; CEO Mike Vilardo)🏆 85K+ Subscribers on Youtube About the RoleWant to help edit content for one of the fastest-growing founders in education?Michael Vilardo, Co-Founder &amp; CEO of Subject, is growing his personal brand and content presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. We're looking for a creative Long Form Post Production Editor to join our team. This role is for someone who understands what makes content perform—not just how to cut clips. You'll work directly with our marketing team to transform podcast episodes, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage into engaging short-form content that reaches millions of viewers.IG @mikefromsubjectTikTok @mikefromsubjectYT @mikefromsubject Ideal CandidateYou're obsessed with YouTube. You study channels like Colin and Samir, Diary of a CEO, Alex Hormozi, MrBeast, and other creator-led brands—not to copy them, but to understand why they keep audiences watching. You think like both an editor and a strategist, constantly looking for ways to improve storytelling, retention, thumbnails, and packaging. Responsibilities<ul><li>Edit and deliver 2–4 long-form YouTube videos per week</li><li>Craft engaging stories with strong pacing, seamless transitions, and high viewer retention</li><li>Identify high-impact moments from raw footage to create compelling hooks and intros</li><li>Structure videos to maximize watch time, audience engagement, and subscriber growth</li><li>Incorporate graphics, B-roll, music, sound design, and motion elements to elevate production quality</li><li>Collaborate with the marketing team on thumbnails, titles, and overall YouTube strategy</li><li>Review YouTube analytics and recommend ways to improve watch time, retention, click-through rate, and channel performance</li><li>Organize project files and maintain an efficient post-production workflow</li></ul> Qualifications<ul><li>5+ years of professional video editing experience, preferably with podcasts, documentaries, YouTube, or branded content.</li><li>You’re not just willing... You want to put in 70+ hours a week because you care deeply about building something great, moving fast, and making your mark.</li><li>Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro with advanced knowledge of After Effects, Audition, and Photoshop.</li><li>Exceptional storytelling instincts with the ability to shape compelling narratives from long-form footage.</li><li>Strong understanding of YouTube audience retention, pacing, and viewer psychology.</li><li>Experience editing multi-camera productions, interviews, podcasts, and cinematic content.</li><li>Ability to direct post-production workflows including color correction, audio mixing, graphics, music selection, and quality control.</li><li>Experience managing large media libraries, proxy workflows, and efficient project organization.</li><li>Skilled at collaborating with producers, creators, and creative directors while incorporating feedback efficiently.</li><li>Proven track record of producing videos that drive meaningful audience growth, watch time, and engagement.</li><li>Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Passion for sports, education, business, or creator-led media is a plus.</li><li>Portfolio, demo reel, or examples of edited content (personal projects welcome) please email to hollie.sterling@subject.com</li><li>Willing to complete a paid editing exercise during the interview process</li></ul> This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or qualifications. Subject reserves the right to modify or assign additional duties as business needs evolve.