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Kapwing

YouTube Video Creator and Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$70K - $100K/yr

You'll plan, produce, and star in videos that teach modern video editing skills, explore trends ... We are also open to fully remote candidates based in New York. To apply, submit your CV and a brief ...

VASL

Video Editor (Remote)

San Francisco, CA · Remote

YouTube Shorts Transform raw footage into: * Engaging, fast-paced edits * Story-driven narratives * Consistent, on-brand visual content Incorporate essential editing elements, including:

VASL

Video Editor (Remote)

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

YouTube Shorts Transform raw footage into: * Engaging, fast-paced edits * Story-driven narratives * Consistent, on-brand visual content Incorporate essential editing elements, including:

Kapwing

YouTube Video Creator and Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$70K - $100K/yr

You'll plan, produce, and star in videos that teach modern video editing skills, explore trends ... We are also open to fully remote candidates based in New York. To apply, submit your CV and a brief ...

MOCEAN

FREELANCE ASSISTANT EDITOR

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

Working knowledge of social platform specs and aspect ratios (IG, TikTok, YouTube, X, Meta ... Clear, proactive communication in a fully remote environment * After Effects experience is a plus ...

Incubator Lab

Performance Video Editor (Remote)

Miami, FL · Remote

$1.5K - $5.0K/yr

... YouTube. This role is ideal for editors who understand performance-first creative, work quickly ... Async-First We are a global, remote team. We don't care when you do the work, provided deadlines ...

Jobgether

You will work in a fast-paced, international remote environment where creativity, ownership, and ... YouTube Shorts. * Collaborating with copywriters, marketers, designers, and other creative team ...

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Golden Pet Brands

Video Editor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$70K - $88K/yr

... YouTube, but also including potential videos for TikTok, television, sizzle reels, and more. The ... role is remote. Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience ...

Dream Three

Short Form Video Editor

New York, NY · Remote

Familiarity with YouTube metadata and SEO for Shorts. * Prior collaboration with a social ... Location: Fully remote (must have reliable internet and a capable editing setup). * Start Date:

Care Access

Video Editor

OR · Remote

$90K - $120K/yr

... remote capacity. This role will support a wide range of video content, including promotional ... TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or similar channels. * Motion graphics experience, including animated ...

WITHIN

Social Editor (Freelancer)

New York, NY · Remote

$23 - $53/hr

Edit and deliver engaging short-form videos optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts ... This is a remote role. Hourly rate based on education, experience, and skills level ($23-$53)

Golden Pet Brands

Video Editor

El Segundo, CA · On-site +1

$70K - $88K/yr

... YouTube, but also including potential videos for TikTok, television, sizzle reels, and more. The ... role is remote. Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience ...

Care Access

Video Editor

Boston, MA · Remote

$90K - $120K/yr

... TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or similar channels. * Motion graphics experience, including animated ... Remote within the United States. This role requires 100% of work to be performed in a remote office ...

Care Access

Video Editor

$90K - $120K/yr

... TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or similar channels. * Motion graphics experience, including animated ... Remote within the United States. This role requires 100% of work to be performed in a remote office ...

Incubator Lab

Performance Video Editor

Miami, FL · Remote

$1.5K - $5.0K/mo

VIDEO EDITOR (PAID MEDIA) at IncubatorLab Remote - Worldwide Incubator Lab is looking for a ... YouTube. This role is ideal for editors who understand performance-first creative, work quickly ...

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How much do remote youtube editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote youtube editor in the United States is $33.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.20 and $40.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Youtube Editor vs Remote Video Editor?

AspectRemote Youtube EditorRemote Video Editor
CredentialsBasic video editing skills, familiarity with YouTube platformBroader editing skills, software proficiency (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Final Cut)
Work EnvironmentPrimarily online, focused on YouTube content creationOnline or in-studio, working on various video projects
Industry UsageContent creators, digital marketing, entertainmentFilm, advertising, corporate videos, broader media
Search & Comparison IntentYesLess common

The main difference is that a Remote Youtube Editor specializes in editing videos specifically for YouTube, focusing on platform-specific requirements like aspect ratio, thumbnails, and SEO. A Remote Video Editor has a broader skill set, working on various types of video projects across multiple industries. Both roles require strong editing skills and software proficiency, but the YouTube editor's work is more niche and platform-specific.

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Infographic showing various Remote Youtube Editor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Locum Tenens, 71% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 75% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,294 per year, or $33.3 per hour.
YouTube Video Creator and Manager

YouTube Video Creator and Manager

Kapwing

San Francisco, CA • On-site, Remote

$70K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Kapwing is looking for a skilled YouTube video creator to take strategic ownership of our YouTube channel. 

The @Kapwing YouTube channel has over 200,000 subscribers and reaches a diverse global audience of creators, from social media teams and students to marketing professionals and businesses. We're looking to bring on a talented Content Strategist to lead the channel's next phase of creative direction.

Our mission on YouTube is to empower modern storytellers through videos that are educational, inspiring, and entertaining.

You'll plan, produce, and star in videos that teach modern video editing skills, explore trends, and solve real problems for creators. You'll also experiment with new growth strategies to grow the channel, collaborate with other creators, and report on the business impact of our YouTube content.

This is a full-time role reporting to the Head of Content. The position is based in San Francisco and follows a hybrid schedule of two days in the office and three days remote each week. We are also open to fully remote candidates based in New York.

To apply, submit your CV and a brief note on why you'd like to join Kapwing.

Responsibilities

  • Create and publish 1-3 high-quality full YouTube videos per week (tutorials, news, and edutainment)

  • Own the full production process: ideation, scripting, filming, editing, and publishing

  • Serve as an on-camera host and lead creator interviews

  • Optimize videos for growth through titles, thumbnails, SEO, and retention strategies

  • Collaborate with the content team and the CEO on content strategy, series

  • Identify and capitalize on viral trends, formats, and new video storytelling opportunities

  • Repurpose content across platforms (TikTok, Instagram, landing pages)

  • Become a Kapwing product expert, collaborating with product managers to ensure our product remains best in clas

Who You Are

  • A creator at heart - you've built or contributed to a YouTube channel with 1,000+ subs

  • Comfortable and confident on camera

  • Skilled in video editing and storytelling

  • Obsessed with creator trends and video storytelling

  • Highly independent - you can take an idea from concept to publication

  • Strong communicator who can connect with creators, partners, and users

Requirements

  • Experience creating and editing YouTube content, including on-camera content

  • Strong understanding of YouTube content formats and audience behavior

  • Experience writing video titles and designing video thumbnails

  • Passion for AI tools like ChatGPT, Premiere, and Kapwing

$70,000 - $100,000 a year
About Kapwing
 
Kapwing is a collaborative, online content creation platform and AI video editor used by over 10 million creators worldwide. We help teams create better content faster with powerful, accessible tools for video editing, subtitling, resizing, and more. 
 
You can read the full job description here.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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