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We are a fast-growing organization seeking to build out the team with passionate, talented people from diverse backgrounds who have an inventor’s mindset. If you are interested in being a part of WaitWhat, apply below. Thank you.

Marketing
Full-Time, United States (Remote)
WaitWhat is creating the most valuable independent portfolio of premium content IP that elevates human potential in the workplace. Our media properties—downloaded more than 130 million times—have defined new genres in business (Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman, Rapid Response with Bob Safian) and technology (Pioneers of AI with Rana el Kaliouby). 
We share hard-won wisdom from today’s most iconic figures to emerging innovators, sparking curiosity and helping people reach their highest potential. WaitWhat’s approach to content is unique in the industry, with a passion for pioneering new business models and forging inventive partnerships that extend our impact.
About The Role
We’re looking to hire a versatile, talented, and strategic Video Editor to create best-in-class video content across our popular series and new properties at WaitWhat.  
The candidate should have a deep appreciation for and experience with visual & audio storytelling. This position is self-starting and requires the individual to bring their own creative interpretation and ideas, while remaining true to the editorial guidelines of each property. 
Responsibilities
  • Edit and finalize full-length podcast episodes, short-form social media clips, sizzle reels, and visually on-brand content, including but not limited to TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, and newsletters
  • Work closely with the content, marketing, and production teams to bring creative ideas to adapt our podcast content into native video formats and ensure successful, high-quality video deliveries 
  • Work with the live events team to create visually dynamic content to be played on-stage and in associated digital formats
  • Embrace new and innovative ways to tell stories across the WaitWhat properties’ social channels
  • Curate, source, and organize any assets required for final video delivery e.g. music, SFX, design, b-roll
  • Apply basic graphic elements to videos, using brand guidelines defined by the WaitWhat design team
  • Apply captions to videos, and work with the WaitWhat team to ensure accurate captions are applied to all video content
  • Provide post-production services – including, but not limited to, color correction, audio cleanup and light mixing, assistant editing duties, general media management (transcoding, asset curation, etc.) and various platform deliveries
  • Receive and prioritize all inbound video editing requests. Clearly identify each requirement and specifications for delivery, working with the requester to clarify needs and appropriate deadlines
  • Complete projects with quick turnaround times while ensuring high technical quality assurance for all project details start to finish
  • Provide quality control check before the publishing or delivery of any video content
  • Establish and maintain consistent and clear communication in efforts to promote a collaborative and flexible creative work environment
    • Requirements
  • 3-5 years of proven video editing experience for social and digital platforms
  • Strong proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, with a working knowledge of video and audio encoding, standards, and formats
  • Experience with structured media file management using platforms like Iconic, LucidLink, Frame.io, Google Drive, or Dropbox 
  • Experience with Project Management tools like ClickUp
  • Proficiency in animation and motion graphics creation through After Effects, Motion, or others
  • Social media native that understands digital trends and a point of view on what will engage audiences and perform well
  • Basic audio and sound mixing knowledge
  • Experience formatting and troubleshooting video assets for social media platforms
  • Experience in color correction for all video types
  • Fast and eager learner, with critical thinking, problem-solving, time management and multitasking skills
  • Great communication skills, both written and verbal
    • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in other video production skills, including storyboarding, producing, GFX, etc.
  • Familiarity with special effects, 3D and compositing are a plus