Video Editor specializing in clips for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels

My name is Lex Fridman. I host a podcast (YouTube channels: lexfridman, lexclips). Our team is looking to hire an editor specializing in clips from long-form video podcast conversations to post on YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, etc.

We also have a General Video Editor position which includes making clips but is focused more on editing of the full-length video podcast and other videos. If you're more interested in that, please apply there.

I value passion, hard work, and obsessive attention to detail (aka craftsmanship). No answer is disqualifying. For example, beginners are welcome. I value the ability to learn quickly.

Please fill out this form. None of the fields are required, but all are preferred. Unfortunately, due to number of applicants, you may not hear from us. All info you provide here will be kept private.

1. Name

2. Email (Please use this email address consistently in all further communication so I can connect it to your application). This question requires a valid email address.

3. Which tasks are you interested and able to help with? None are required. Please don't choose more than you actually can help with.

Video edit clips from podcast
Create compelling clip titles
Create compelling YouTube thumbnails
Upload, schedule, and publish clip videos on TikTok
Upload, schedule, and publish clip videos on Instagram Reels
Upload, schedule, and publish clip videos on YouTube shorts

4. What operating systems are you comfortable working in?

Windows
macOS
Linux

5. Our team prefers to use Adobe Premiere for editing, but are flexible if you prefer other editing software. What describes your level of expertise and preference about using Adobe Premiere?

6. What's your level of expertise with the above listed tasks involved with this position?

Beginner	Somewhat knowledgeable	Very knowledgeable	Expert	Superstar
Beginner	Somewhat knowledgeable	Very knowledgeable	Expert	Superstar

7. How interested are you in this position?

	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Least Passionate	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	Most Passionate

8. What best describes your interest in this position?

9. How many hours a week can you work if needed? This question requires a valid number format.

10. Salary expectation ($ per hour): This question requires a valid currency format.

11. How many clips (on average) do you reasonably see yourself making in one 40-hour work week? This question requires a valid number format.

12. LinkedIn (URL to your LinkedIn profile)

13. Twitter (URL to your Twitter profile)

14. What is the maximum duration of a YouTube Short video clip? (in minutes) This question requires a valid number format.

For the following examples, please consider a clean style of short clips that will likely work best for this podcast:

15. Example 1 of a clip you've edited, preferably in the clean style that will likely work best for the style of this podcast (see above for examples). A publicly accessible URL to a video you've edited and are proud of. Check that it is in fact accessible by going to the link in Incognito mode.

16. Example 2 of a clip you've edited, preferably in the clean style that will likely work best for the style of this podcast (see above for examples). A publicly accessible URL to a video you've edited and are proud of. Check that it is in fact accessible by going to the link in Incognito mode.

17. Website with examples of your work. (Optional)

18. Resume. Unlisted URL (on Dropbox or Google Drive) to PDF of your resume. Make sure that you test that the URL is accessible by others (not just you) by visiting it in Incognito mode. (Optional)

19. What country do you live in?

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

20. If in US, where do you live?

21. List podcasts you listen to regularly and enjoy, from most favorite to least favorite, separated by commas. Leave empty if you don't listen to podcasts. Note: Please don't answer this with what you think I'd want to hear. I don't care about what you include and don't. I just want to learn more about your interests, plus I love all kinds of podcasts and want to get suggestions ;-)

22. How many episodes of the Lex Fridman podcast have you listened to or watched? Like the previous question, no answer is disqualifying, this is simply to learn more about you. This question requires a valid number format.

23. Is it better to work hard or work smart?

24. Can you explain your work hard/smart answer above?

25. Describe 1-3 projects you worked on and describe in as much detail as possible the technical steps you took to take the project to completion from beginning to end.

26. Tell me why you want to work with me and how you can help make awesome stuff.