01/11/2026
Here we grow again. Marriage with Jim and Teresa is hiring. Do you know anyone who fits the following?
Video Editor (Podcast → Viral Social Clips)
Storytelling & Social Media Focus
We’re looking for a skilled video editor with a strong storytelling mindset to help us turn long-form podcast episodes into high-performing, viral-worthy short-form content.
This is not a basic cutting job. We need someone who understands pacing, emotional beats, visual hooks, and platform-specific optimization—and who can spot moments that make people stop scrolling.
Project Scope
17 podcast episodes
Each episode is approximately 60 minutes
Goal: At least 10 high-impact, viral-worthy clips per episode
Primary platforms: YouTube (long + clips), Shorts/Reels/TikTok
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Content & Editing
Watch full podcast episodes and identify 10+ strong, scroll-stopping moments per episode
Cut clips with tight pacing, intentional pauses, and clean storytelling
Maintain the emotional arc and context of each moment (not just random sound bites)
Visual Hooks & Captions
Add visual hooks in the first 1–3 seconds (text, movement, framing, zooms, etc.)
Write or format on-screen captions/subtitles that:
Are easy to read
Emphasize key words for retention
Match the tone of the conversation
Understand when less is more (no over-editing)
Thumbnails (YouTube)
Create eye-catching thumbnails for:
Short-form YouTube clips
Thumbnails should be:
Emotion-driven
Clean and bold
Optimized for small screens
You understand that thumbnails are marketing, not decoration
The Kind of Editor We’re Looking For
You might be a great fit if you:
Think like a storyteller first, editor second
Can immediately spot:
Conflict
Humor
Emotional shifts
“Did they really just say that?” moments
Understand why certain clips go viral—not just how to cut them
Have edited:
Podcasts
Interviews
Talking-head content
Social media clips that performed well
Are comfortable making creative decisions independently, not waiting for step-by-step instructions
Required Skills & Experience
Proven experience editing podcast or long-form video content
Strong understanding of:
Short-form video platforms (YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels)
Retention tactics and hooks
Experience with:
Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut or DaVinci Resolve
Captioning workflows (manual or tools like CapCut, Descript, etc.)
Basic graphic design skills for thumbnails (Canva, Photoshop, etc.)
Strong attention to detail and consistency
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple clips per episode
Bonus (Nice to Have, Not Required)
Experience editing faith-based, relationship, or conversational content
Understanding of YouTube SEO or clip titling
Ability to suggest clip titles or packaging ideas
Familiarity with repurposing content across platforms
Deliverables Per Episode (Example)
10+ short-form clips (optimized for vertical)
YouTube-ready versions (correct sizing, pacing)
Eye-catching thumbnails for:
Full episode
Selected clips
Clean, readable captions burned in
How to Apply (Important)
Apply at marriagewithjimandteresa@gmail.com
When applying, please include:
Examples of podcast or social clips you’ve edited
A short explanation of how you decide which moments are “viral-worthy”
Your preferred editing software
Your rate (per episode or per clip)
Applications without relevant examples may not be considered.
Why Work With Us
Clear expectations and creative direction
A large library of content ready to be transformed
Opportunity for ongoing work if this project is a good fit
We value editors as creative partners, not just executors
