Video Editor, YouTube

YouTube Video EditorIcon Global MediaLong-form storytelling, YouTube-native editing, and post-production execution for Icon’s YouTube division.Location: Frisco, TXType: Full-TimeReports To: Lead EditorAbout Icon Global MediaIcon Global Media (“Icon”) is a media company and creative studio built to power the world’s most impactful brands, talent, and intellectual property. We operate at the intersection of culture, sports, and storytelling, delivering full-scale services across six divisions: Creative Studio, YouTube, Social Media, Design, Brand Management, and Marketing. We work with high level clients including top athletes, global brands, and professional sporting associations. We bring together creative strategy, world-class production, and a deep expertise in digital media, brand strategy, and marketing, all under one roof.Our mission is simple: build iconic brands for the digital era.The RoleThe YouTube Video Editor is responsible for editing high-performing content for Icon’s YouTube division, including Bryson DeChambeau’s channel and other client YouTube channels. This is not a traditional editing role. We are looking for someone who understands YouTube-native storytelling, pacing, retention, audience psychology, and how to turn raw footage into videos people actually want to watch.You will work closely with the lead editor, producers, strategists, and the broader YouTube team to build compelling, polished, platform-ready videos. This role requires strong technical editing ability, creative taste, sound judgment, speed, humility, and a constant desire to improve.You should be comfortable handling foundational post-production work when needed, including organizing footage, syncing audio, building selects, managing project files, and preparing rough cuts. You should also be capable of more advanced creative editing responsibilities, including full edit passes, story structure, pacing, sound design, color correction, graphics integration, and final polish.The right person lives and breathes YouTube. You study videos, editing techniques, hooks, retention curves, pacing, thumbnails, titles, formats, and audience behavior because you care about getting better. You are not just here to complete edits. You are here to help build channels.What You’ll DoYouTube Editing & StorytellingEdit long-form YouTube videos from raw footage through polished final cutsShape videos around strong hooks, clear story structure, momentum, payoff, and retentionBuild edits that feel native to YouTube, with strong pacing, reactions, tension, humor, emotional beats, and viewer payoffIdentify the strongest moments in footage and structure scenes around what will keep viewers watchingUnderstand the relationship between the title, thumbnail, opening hook, and video payoffShort-Form EditingEdit YouTube Shorts and short-form clips from long-form content, optimizing for vertical pacing, retention, and platform-specific viewing behaviorIdentify strong moments, highlights, reactions, jokes, reveals, and quotable segments that can perform as standalone short-form contentAdapt long-form stories into short-form edits that feel intentional, not like random cutdownsStay current on short-form formats, trends, and editing styles across YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other social media platformsPost-Production ExecutionIngest, organize, sync, label, and manage footage, audio, project files, and assets when neededBuild selects, multicam sequences, rough cuts, full edit passes, and revision passesAdd on-screen graphics, visual effects, transitions, subtitles, tracers, music, sound effects, and other edit elementsPerform audio cleanup, leveling, mixing, and polishPerform color correction and camera matching to ensure videos look clean, consistent, and professionalPrepare final exports, maintain clean project organization, and follow Icon’s workflow systems, naming conventions, and post-production processesCreative CollaborationCollaborate with the Lead Editor, YouTube strategists, producers, and channel managers to improve each videoBring strong creative ideas to the table and stay proactive instead of waiting for a task listOffer thoughtful input on story structure, pacing, hooks, and viewer experienceTake feedback quickly, professionally, and with a solutions-first mindsetAdapt your style to fit the channel, talent, video concept, and performance goalsPerformance & ImprovementStudy YouTube analytics, retention graphs, audience behavior, and performance trendsUse performance data to understand what worked, what did not, and how future edits can improveStay current on YouTube editing styles, creator trends, sports content, challenge formats, and platform changesAnalyze top-performing creators and channels to understand what is working and whyCare deeply about the numbers, including views, retention, watch time, and overall channel growthQuality ControlReview your own edits before handoff to catch errors, weak pacing, technical issues, and missed opportunitiesEnsure audio is synced and clean, visuals are polished, graphics are accurate, color is consistent, and final exports meet the channel standardFlag creative or technical issues early and bring solutions when possibleDeliver work that makes the team better, faster, and more confident in the final productWho We’re Looking ForThis role is for someone who is deeply passionate about editing and obsessed with YouTube.You are not passive. You do not wait for instructions or simply complete a task list. You watch the footage, understand the story, make decisions, and bring ideas that make the video better.You are detail-obsessed. You care about every frame, the pacing, music timing, color consistency, file organization, and the small details that separate good videos from great ones.You are creatively confident, but not egotistical. You have taste and opinions, but you are not married to your own ideas. You can take direction, adjust quickly, and change styles when the video or channel requires it. At Icon, the best idea always wins, no matter who it comes from. You are hungry to improve. You want to be around high performers, receive feedback, study what worked, learn from what did not, and make the next video better.Most importantly, you care about the outcome. You want the channel to grow, the videos to perform, and the team to win.Required Experience3-5+ years of long-form YouTube video editing experienceStrong portfolio or reel showing high-quality editing, storytelling, pacing, and polishExperience working with multi-camera footage and large volumes of raw mediaExperience working under deadlines in a collaborative creative environmentExperience working with teams and multiple stakeholders on a single project or videoExperience editing creator-led, talent-led, or personality-driven contentRequired SkillsAdvanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere ProStrong understanding of YouTube pacing, retention, hooks, structure, and audience engagementStrong storytelling instincts and ability to shape raw footage into compelling videosStrong technical understanding of codecs, frame rates, proxies, exports, project organization, and media managementAbility to perform color correction and camera matching across multiple camerasStrong audio editing skills, including music selection, sound effects, leveling, and cleanupAbility to integrate graphics, text, effects, and basic motion elements into editsExcellent organization, attention to detail, communication, and collaboration skillsAbility to take feedback, move quickly, and improve through revisionsSelf-starter who can manage time, prioritize tasks, and stay accountable without constant oversightPreferredExperience with sports, golf, challenge content, documentary-style content, or personality-driven entertainmentExperience working with top-tier creators, athletes, celebrities, or public figuresFamiliarity with After Effects and basic motion graphicsExperience editing YouTube Shorts, TikToks, Instagram Reels, or other short-form contentFamiliarity with YouTube Studio analytics, retention graphs, and performance analysisInterest in the creator economy, sports media, and digital-first entertainmentCompensation & BenefitsBase Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 USDBenefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance availablePerformance Incentive: Potential performance-based incentive structure tied to demonstrated value to the team, based on:Quality and consistency of editsSpeed, reliability, and ability to meet deadlinesContribution to video performance, retention, and channel growthCreative input and improvement of story structure, pacing, and viewer experienceAbility to grow into greater ownership across the YouTube divisionGrowth & Long-Term OpportunityIcon is building one of the most exciting YouTube operations in sports and entertainment.This role is an opportunity to join a growing YouTube division at a company working with world-class talent, major brands, and some of the most-watched athlete-led content on the platform.As the team scales, this role can grow into greater creative ownership, lead editing responsibilities, format development, mentorship of assistant editors, and leadership across future YouTube channels and digital properties.At Icon, we always say, “You get what you put in.” We are here to incentivize and reward amazing work, and we are looking for the right people to build with. We want to empower you to be your best. If you are looking for a team that will push you, invest in you, and grow with you, Icon is the right place to build.The right person will not just edit YouTube videos. They will help shape how Icon tells stories, grows channels, and builds iconic brands in the digital era.