Creative Producer / Video Editor

About the Role
We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Creative Producer / Video Editor to take end-to-end ownership of podcast and video production. You will lead the creative process from guest research and recording preparation through multi-camera editing, short-form content creation, written assets, publishing, and performance reporting.
As the lead producer, primary video editor, and final quality gatekeeper, you will be responsible for delivering polished, engaging content across YouTube, podcast platforms, social media, and the client website. The ideal candidate combines strong editing expertise with excellent editorial judgement, audience awareness, creative ownership, and the ability to manage production independently.
About the Client
You will be working with a specialist podcast and video production business that transforms expert conversations into engaging long-form and short-form content. Its work spans YouTube, podcast platforms, social media, and client websites, with a strong focus on audience growth, community engagement, creative quality, and consistent delivery.
Ideal Profile
Production & Editing Experience
Demonstrated experience producing and personally editing professional long-form video or podcast content
Strong multi-camera editing skills, including pacing, story structure, audio post-production, colour correction or grading, graphics, and sponsor integration
Portfolio demonstrating polished YouTube episodes, vertical social content, and strong visual storytelling
Ability to take an episode from raw recording through final publication with minimal supervision
Writing & Audience Skills
Experience creating audience-facing copy, YouTube metadata, and search-optimised content
Strong editorial judgement and awareness of audience interests and retention
Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to understand and edit nuanced conversations
Understanding of audience-retention editing, thumbnail testing, and social content performance
Tools & Platforms
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or an equivalent professional editing platform
Professional audio editing and mastering capabilities
Experience with YouTube and Instagram publishing, optimisation, and analytics
Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Canva, or equivalent tools for thumbnails and social graphics
Reliable cloud-based file management, review, and project management workflows
Preferred Experience
Experience with Podbean, Spotify for Creators, Apple Podcasts, LinkedIn, and TikTok
Working knowledge of SEO, keyword research, content management systems, and email newsletters
Experience supporting remote recording setups, multitrack audio, and podcast production troubleshooting
Soft Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Highly organised, dependable, and capable of managing multiple content assets and deadlines
High attention to detail with strong quality standards
Proactive, commercially minded, and receptive to feedback
Strong ownership and accountability across the complete production lifecycle
Responsibilities
Pre-Production & Guest Research
Research upcoming guests using previous interviews, published work, and relevant industry activity
Develop distinctive question angles and debate topics aligned with the target audience
Gather community questions through social media engagement ahead of recordings
Prepare detailed guest dossiers for hosts before recording
Support technical preparation, including framing, microphone checks, and multitrack audio synchronisation
Long-Form Video Production
Personally edit full multi-camera podcast episodes
Refine narrative flow, pacing, audio, colour, graphics, and sponsor integrations
Create compelling opening hooks designed to support YouTube audience retention
Design custom YouTube thumbnails using established visual frameworks
Complete final quality assurance and approve video and audio masters before publication
Short-Form Content
Review full episodes to identify commercially valuable hooks, insights, and debate moments
Edit repeatable vertical clips for social platforms
Produce a bespoke Authority Reel for each episode using custom typography, sound design, and visual overlays
Create short-form content optimised for Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts
SEO, Content & Promotional Writing
Write search-optimised YouTube titles and descriptions
Create timestamped chapters and relevant platform metadata
Develop promotional social media posts and newsletter copy
Produce a 500–800-word search-optimised website article for each episode
Distribution & Community Management
Schedule and publish long-form content across Podbean, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts
Coordinate short-form content releases across Instagram, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn, and TikTok
Monitor audience comments and social interactions
Contribute to initiatives designed to strengthen community engagement
Reporting & Client Communication
Produce monthly performance reports covering retention, click-through rates, reel views, and channel growth
Keep clients informed throughout the production process
Confirm completion of production deliverables and manage related administration
Ensure all published assets meet quality, branding, metadata, audio, visual, and scheduling standards
How we take care of our team
💰 Get paid in Australian Dollars
🏥 Medical insurance from day one for you + spouse (or parents if unmarried)
🩺 Generous OPD coverage from doctor visits to all your medical needs
🏡 Home office setup allowance to build your ideal workspace
🌐 Internet allowance to keep you connected
💪 Gym & wellness allowance to stay fit and balanced
🎉 Work hard, play hard – regular team events & engagement activities
🧠 Diji Assist – Mental health & counseling support when you need it
📚 We invest in you – reimbursement for industry certifications
🗣️ Open-door culture – your ideas and feedback always matter
🌍 Flexible work – home or office, wherever you do your best work
🏆 Rewards & recognition that actually recognize you
🥳 Great christmas & financial year-end parties to unwind with your loved ones