Creative Virtual Assistant – Video Editor, Graphic Designer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Edit long-form YouTube videos, typically lasting up to 20 minutes.

• Transform long-form YouTube videos into shorter clips suitable for Instagram and LinkedIn.

• Select appropriate sections of longer videos for creating engaging short-form content.

• Incorporate captions, text overlays, transitions, and other pertinent editing elements.

• Ensure that videos are edited professionally, are engaging, and align with brand style.

• Integrate feedback and perform necessary revisions.

• Export videos in the correct formats and dimensions for each platform.

• Develop YouTube thumbnails utilizing existing Canva templates.

• Design chapter slides and end screens for YouTube videos.

• Create title covers and supporting graphics for social media videos.

• Update Canva templates by modifying copy, images, and other elements.

• Export and prepare graphics for video and social media platforms.

• Maintain consistency with current branding and visual guidelines.

• Assist in preparing and repurposing content for Instagram and LinkedIn.

• Support the preparation and scheduling of social media content if qualified.

• Ensure that content is formatted correctly for each platform.

• Provide regular updates and communication regarding work progress.

• Independently manage agreed deliverables and deadlines.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 6 months of demonstrated experience in video editing, preferably with Descript.

• Proven experience in editing both long-form and short-form video content.

• Strong grasp of video editing techniques, pacing, captions, transitions, and storytelling.

• Experience in creating graphics and visual assets using Canva.

• Ability to work with existing templates while adhering to brand guidelines.

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Strong attention to detail with the capability to follow written briefs and instructions.

• Competence in managing time effectively, working independently, and meeting deadlines.

• Open to feedback and comfortable with making revisions.

• Portfolio showcasing relevant previous work, including long-form YouTube videos, short-form social media content, video repurposing, graphic designs, and YouTube thumbnails where applicable.

• Candidates must specify their level and duration of experience with Descript.

• Shortlisted candidates may need to complete a paid practical editing test lasting approximately 30–60 minutes.

• Preferred experience in editing YouTube videos and repurposing content for Instagram and LinkedIn.

• Preferred experience in creating YouTube thumbnails, chapter slides, and end screens.

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud is preferred.

• Experience in social media management and content scheduling is preferred.

• Experience in editing educational, business, software demonstration, or technical content is preferred.

• Proficiency in using Descript, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or other approved video editing and graphic design software.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working schedule without a strict requirement to work during Australian business hours.

• Ability to manage one's own working hours as long as agreed deliverables and deadlines are met.

• Access to existing software subscriptions and licenses provided by the client.

• Adobe Creative Cloud access can be offered.

• Potential for increased working hours in 2027 based on business growth and client contracts.

• Paid practical editing test for shortlisted candidates.