Associate Video Editor Job at Afar (Remote) – Apply Today

Afar Media • Nigeria • Full-Time (Remote)

Job Description

This Associate Video Editor role focuses on bringing travel to life on screen through storytelling, with a strong command of Premiere Pro. The Editor will grow Afar's YouTube channel and video podcast, crafting long-form videos that keep viewers watching while cutting engaging short-form content for social. Day-to-day work covers podcast editing, creator footage packaging, and analytics-driven iteration in a fully remote setup.

  • Job Location: Remote (based in the US)
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $65,000 – $75,000 a year

About the Company

The hiring company hasn't published detailed background information for this listing. This role was sourced from details made publicly available at the time of posting. Applicants should check the official job page for the latest company information.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the social team on trend-driven video across verticals including destination guides, food and culture, hotel reviews, and travel tips
  • Edit one to two full-length video podcast episodes per week, syncing multicam footage to final audio edits, and cut short-form clips for social
  • Edit and package creator-submitted footage for the Afar Creator Collective, bringing mixed-quality material up to a consistent house style
  • Edit long-form YouTube content built for retention, with strong hooks, pacing, and chapters
  • Use platform analytics (reach, interactions, watch time, retention) to shape edits and iterate on what performs
  • Maintain a consistent visual style and production quality across all video projects
  • Design and A/B test engaging reel covers and YouTube thumbnails
  • Be interested in creating travel video content and narrating for Afar's social channels

Required Skills

  • Expertise in Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop, and experience working with mixed media (stills, design, and video)
  • A track record of growing reach and engagement, with examples of videos you edited and how they performed, both views and interactions
  • An understanding of analytics platforms and an ability to cut captivating storytelling-led videos while keeping viewership and engagement numbers in mind
  • Experience editing long-form content for YouTube and understanding what keeps viewers watching
  • Shooting experience and comfort with voiceover and on-camera narration
  • Experience editing video podcasts or multicam footage is nice to have
  • Motion graphics or design skills are nice to have
  • Familiarity with CapCut, Descript, or AI-assisted editing tools is nice to have

How to Apply
Interested candidates should Apply here, including work samples or a portfolio with the application.

Why This Job Might Be a Good Fit
This role suits a video editor with YouTube and podcast editing experience who wants to tell travel stories rather than general brand content. Because the position covers long-form retention editing, short-form clips, and analytics, it builds a portfolio in travel and lifestyle video that transfers across media brands, creators, and hospitality companies.

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