Editor & YouTube Channel Manager

About Huffman Creative
Huffman Creative is an award-winning production studio based in Los Angeles, known for crafting cinematic content for top-tier brands, artists, and storytellers. Now, we’re launching a podcast and a YouTube channel centered on entrepreneurship, creativity, and the future of media—and we’re looking for someone to help us build and scale that presence.

Role Overview
We’re hiring a sharp, creative Editor & YouTube Channel Manager who can turn long-form podcast episodes and YouTube content into engaging, shareable, algorithm-friendly content. You’ll manage editing, uploading, optimization, and distribution across YouTube and social platforms—bringing ideas to life and helping grow an influential personal brand from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Video Editing
Edit long-form podcast and thought leadership videos for YouTube, adding titles, transitions, B-roll, captions, and graphic overlays as needed.

Edit short-form content (YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikToks) from full-length videos, optimized for virality and retention.

Add subtitles, social-friendly captions, music beds, and animations as needed.

YouTube Channel Management
Upload and schedule YouTube content with strong titles, descriptions, and metadata (tags, chapters, cards).

Analyze performance metrics to guide iteration and growth.

Optimize content based on retention, click-through rate (CTR), and engagement.

Thumbnail Design
Design high-performing thumbnails using Photoshop, Canva, or similar tools.

Stay on top of current trends in thumbnail formats and design tactics.

A/B test variations and adapt based on performance data.

Social Media Distribution & Management
Repurpose content across platforms using scheduling and publishing tools (e.g., Later, Buffer, Hootsuite, Metricool).

Collaborate on content calendars and weekly distribution plans.

Ensure consistent output across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

AI Tools & Workflow Optimization
Use modern AI tools (e.g., Descript, Opus Clip, Submagic, or similar) to accelerate editing, repurposing, and ideation workflows.

Stay up-to-date on new creator-focused AI tools that can streamline production and improve content quality.

Who You Are
2–4 years of experience editing for YouTube and social-first platforms, ideally in business, entertainment, or thought leadership spaces.

Deep familiarity with YouTube content strategy, retention techniques, SEO, and formatting best practices.

Highly skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro (or DaVinci Resolve).

Experience designing thumbnails and editing engaging vertical content.

Working knowledge of AI-powered editing and social tools.

Fluent in using social media schedulers and content management platforms.

A self-starter with creative instincts and a strong pulse on content trends.

Bonus: Experience growing or managing a YouTube channel from the ground up.


What Success Looks Like
Long-form videos are polished and published consistently with high retention and production value.

Short clips regularly drive traffic and growth on social platforms.

Channel sees growth in views, subscribers, and engagement based on strategic optimization.

You’re consistently pitching new ideas and helping shape the content brand with your creative and analytical input.

Why Join Us?
You’ll be building something from the ground up—with the backing of a production company that knows storytelling, production, and scaling content. You’ll have real ownership, creative freedom, and the chance to work with a founder passionate about ideas, entrepreneurship, and original content.


To Apply Please Submit:
Your resume
A portfolio or reel of both long-form and short-form video work
Links to YouTube channels or content you’ve edited or managed
Optional: a quick note on your favorite YouTube creator and why their content works
Optional: a quick note speaking to your style or approach to your work and how it might aid the online presence of our company