Video Editor, The Diary Of A CEO
At a glance
Leadership Video Production role at FlightStory. Los Angeles.
Pay not stated Video Editor salary
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What you'll do
- Shape raw footage from nine to thirteen camera angles and multiple audio tracks into weekly podcast episodes
- Build long-form edits around clear story, pace and emotional impact to keep viewers watching
- Adjust cuts with senior creatives as feedback and creative direction change
- Help plan episode outlines and packaging before recording, and research YouTube competitors and trends
- Keep project files and editing workflows ready for production, while sharing useful practices with the team
What you bring
- At least three years of professional editing work, with long-form multicamera samples such as podcasts, interviews or documentaries
- Advanced Adobe Premiere Pro skills, including handling large multicamera timelines, syncing and file organization
- A strong grasp of long-form pacing and story structure, plus knowledge of how editing affects retention and watch time
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced long-form editor who can own episodes from raw footage through delivery and work closely with senior creatives. The position is based in London or Los Angeles and is in-person-first.
From the employer
VIDEO EDITOR, THE DIARY OF A CEO
COMPANY : FLIGHTSTORY
REPORTING TO : HEAD OF PRODUCTION OPERATIONS
LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, USA or LONDON, UK
ABOUT FLIGHTSTORY
We are a media and investment company, and we are on a mission to elevate the stories, build the communities, and support the founders that inspire a happier, healthier humanity. We scale creator-led media, ventures and communities.
MISSION
The Diary of a CEO is on a mission to create the most impactful conversations in the world.
We are looking to hire people who want to shape culture at scale. If you’re exceptional at your craft, obsessed with storytelling, and thrive in high-standards environments, we want to hear from you.
As a Long-Form Video Editor, you’ll play a critical role in transforming raw 9–13 camera footage into episodes that hold attention for millions worldwide. These retention-driven edits are the heartbeat of the show, conversations that change how people think, live, and work. You’ll collaborate with a world-class production team, owning edits end-to-end, and continuously pushing what’s possible in long-form storytelling on YouTube.
DAY-TO-DAY
Edit and deliver weekly podcast episodes at the highest standard, crafting narratives that drive strong retention and emotional impact.
Cut with precision: 9–13 multicam angles, multiple audio channels, pacing that keeps millions engaged.
Collaborate closely with senior creatives, adapting quickly to feedback and evolving creative direction.
Contribute to pre-production outlines and packaging to ensure alignment between recording and post.
Conduct competitor and trend research to stay ahead of long-form YouTube standards.
Share knowledge, systems, and best practices to raise the bar across the editing team.
Maintain project files and workflows that are seamless, scalable, and production-ready.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Minimum 3+ years professional editing experience, with a portfolio of long-form multicam edits (podcasts, interviews, documentaries).
Advanced in Adobe Premiere Pro; comfortable with large multicam timelines, syncing, and file management.
Deep instinct for pacing, rhythm, and story structure in long-form content.
Understanding of retention curves and editing choices that maximise watch-time.
Exceptional attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills.
Growth mindset: proactive, solutions-oriented, and eager to experiment with new techniques.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Deliver long-form edits that consistently achieve high retention and millions of views.
Contribute to a publishing cadence that ensures episodes release seamlessly every week.
Elevate team standards by contributing workflows, systems, and creative direction.
Help The Diary of a CEO remain the global leader in long-form podcast storytelling
LOCATION
London or Los Angeles - we are an in-person-first culture and believe in fostering a vibrant and work environment centred around connection and community.
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