YouTube Video Editor

About the Role

We're looking for a  skilled, creative, and story-driven  YouTube Editor to help shape Codie Sanchez's long-form video content. This role is  not just about cutting clips —it's about crafting  engaging, high-retention narratives  that captivate viewers from the first second to the last.

You'll work closely with our production team to  edit YouTube videos with the title and mission in mind , ensuring every frame serves a purpose. If you're someone who instinctively  knows how to hold attention, create momentum, and enhance storytelling through editing , this role is for you.

What You'll Do

• Edit long-form YouTube videos with a strong focus on storytelling, pacing, and audience retention.
• Maximize Watch Time by crafting compelling  hooks in the first 5 seconds , engaging openings in the  first 30 seconds , and seamless pacing throughout.
• Cut for narrative flow, structuring content in a way that  keeps viewers engaged  and coming back for more.
• Enhance with sound design—apply music, sound effects, and audio mixing to drive emotion and immersion.
• Understand YouTube retention strategies, making edit choices based on  Average View Duration (AVD)  and  viewer psychology .
• Collaborate closely with the  YouTube Producer & Videographer  to ensure every video aligns with the vision, title, and strategic goal.
• Incorporate light motion graphics (text callouts, transitions) to keep content visually dynamic.
• Stay ahead of trends—keep an eye on  what's working  across the YouTube ecosystem and bring fresh ideas to the table.

What We're Looking For

Why This Role?

If you  live for YouTube storytelling, thrive in an energetic creator-led environment, and want to be part of something big , we want to hear from you.

What is Contrarian Thinking and what do we do?

We aim to make Main Street >

Wall Street.

Who are we : We are an investment firm and media company led by veterans of Wall Street, Private Equity, and operators of Main Street businesses. We help owners  BUY, SCALE, and SELL  businesses.

Our Ecosystem :

For Buyers - a vetted community of buyers who utilize our campus, curriculum, and advisors to buy or invest in businesses, and

Come build with us.

The Contrarian Creed

These are the words we stand by, live by, and define what it means to be a Contrarian.

Want to become an official Contrarian? Awesome, here are the details :

Location

Austin, TX (Onsite)

Type of Employment

Full-Time

Reports To : Head of YouTube

Crew Benefits

All of these benefits go into effect on Day 1 of your employment with us.

About Codie Sanchez - Founder & CEO

Codie Sanchez is a formidable force in the world of finance, known for her bold, contrarian thinking, financial acumen, and entrepreneurial prowess. You can read Codie's full biography  here .

She launched Contrarian Thinking, the world's first free-thinking finance and media company in 2020. In spite of the global pandemic it launched in, Contrarian Thinking has empowered thousands to take control of their financial destinies and become successful small business owners. This venture fosters a community of more than four million contrarian thinkers worldwide, teaching the tenets of financial freedom and supporting small business ownership. Codie's just released latest book -  Main Street Millionaire is  already a New York Times Bestseller.