About Tradeify

Tradeify is a fast-growing futures prop trading company. We run a performance-driven B2C growth engine across paid and organic channels and we are building additional products and sister brands. Our next phase requires transforming our live trading content into premium short-form, medium-form, and long-form video across vertical and horizontal formats to scale our organic reach and audience engagement.

Role Summary

We are hiring a full-time Video Editor to own the transformation of our live stream content into high-performing video content across all formats and platforms. You will be the primary editor responsible for turning 8+ hours of daily live trading content into compelling content for YouTube (our primary distribution platform) and short-form vertical clips for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts. This includes medium-length YouTube episodes (5-15 minutes), longer deep-dive content (20+ minutes), and optimized short-form vertical content (15-90 seconds) for social platforms. This role is high-impact and will directly influence our organic growth, audience retention, and content multiplication strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Own the daily editing workflow, reviewing live stream footage to identify and extract high-performing moments for repurposing across multiple formats
Edit and deliver short-form vertical content (15-90 seconds) optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts with platform-specific formatting, captions, and pacing
Produce medium-length episodes (5-15 minutes) that package trading insights, market analysis, and educational moments into standalone pieces
Create long-form content (20+ minutes) from extended live stream segments, maintaining narrative flow and viewer engagement
Develop and maintain a visual style guide and editing templates that ensure brand consistency across all content formats
Implement text overlays, captions, lower thirds, graphics, and b-roll to enhance storytelling and accessibility
Proactively identify trending moments, viral-worthy clips, and evergreen content opportunities from the live stream
Manage asset organization, file naming conventions, and version control to maintain clean content libraries
Optimize content pacing, retention hooks, and formatting based on platform-specific best practices and performance data
Partner with content strategists to understand performance metrics and iterate on editing approach based on what's working

Required Experience and Skills

3+ years of professional video editing experience, ideally in content creator, media, or digital-first environments
Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro (required) and familiarity with the broader Adobe Creative Suite
Must have portfolio demonstrating vertical short-form content, medium-length episodes, and comfort working with live or unscripted source material
Deep understanding of platform-specific requirements and best practices for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube (Shorts and long-form), and Twitter
Proven ability to identify compelling moments in long-form or live content and extract/repackage them for maximum impact
Experience adding motion graphics, text overlays, captions, and light animation (After Effects knowledge a plus)
Strong sense of pacing, storytelling, and retention, especially in the first 3 seconds
Ability to work efficiently under daily deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Comfort receiving performance-based feedback and iterating quickly based on what content is resonating

Nice to Have Experience

Experience editing finance, trading, or business/investing content
After Effects skills for motion graphics and custom animations
Ability to create visually compelling thumbnails for YouTube using Photoshop or similar tools
Understanding of YouTube strategy and best practices
Familiarity with CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, or other editing platforms
Experience working directly with live stream recordings or unscripted content
Experience in fast-paced startup or creator-led environments

Ways of Working and Engagement Model

Must have overlap with North American working hours (9am - 5pm ET) and be available for daily coordination and feedback
Work is hands-on and execution-focused, with daily or near-daily content delivery expectations
Early success (in the first 30-60 days) includes establishing efficient workflows for reviewing and clipping live stream content, delivering consistent short-form vertical content that drives engagement, producing medium and long-form episodes that maintain viewer retention, and developing reusable templates and systems to scale output without sacrificing quality

Our Hiring Process

Hiring Manager Interview: If your portfolio aligns with what we’re looking for, you’ll meet with the hiring manager to discuss your editing workflow, professional background, and approach to turning live content into engaging, high-impact edits. This conversation is also an opportunity for us to learn more about your working style and what you’re seeking in your next role.

Video Editing Assessment: Next, you’ll complete a hands-on editing assessment using real footage from our live streams. This step helps us understand how you identify standout moments, tailor content for various platforms, and deliver under realistic timelines.

Final Interview: In the final stage, you’ll meet with the hiring manager and additional team members to review your assessment. We’ll dive deeper into your creative decisions, collaboration style, and overall fit within our content team.

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