Short-Form Video Editor @JohnnyChangLive UnlearnedWisdom

Our Mission:

Bring biblical clarity and daily guidance to people seeking God in a chaotic world.

As our Short Form Editor, you’re not just making clips, you’re a viral storyteller and a retention wizard. You are the “top of funnel” engine of our daily content, transforming long‑form content into smaller, high‑impact videos that stop the scroll and capture new audiences.

Our videos move beyond views, likes, and follows. They become powerful, bite‑size lessons that introduce people to true spiritual life.

You are an owner. You will be responsible for taking raw footage from a multitude of content types (live events, podcasts, prison ministry, live streams, sermons, vlogs, etc) and editing a high volume of videos for Tik Tok, Instagram Reels, and You Tube Shorts. You must be highly capable at finding the “hook” and creating highly retentive short form stories.

• Own the entire short‑form editing process, transforming raw podcast footage into a pipeline of polished, high‑engagement videos that drive our daily content schedule.
• Lead the creative execution, mining content across our entire library to find the best hooks and tell addictive short‑form stories that stop the scroll.
• Constantly find new ways to level up our content, using every tool under your belt (music, VFX, SFX, kinetic text, etc.) to create magic in the edit and drive retention.

• You contribute to hitting 30M–50M+ monthly views across platforms.
• Your average views per clip increase month‑over‑month.
• Good: 300–400k/clip
• Great: 500–750k/clip
• Beast: 1M+/clip

• Achieve a 100% on‑time delivery rate for all final edits.
• Demonstrate mastery of our brand and tone, requiring less than 3 revision rounds per video after the first month.

• High‑Volume Editing:
  Edit 20–30 short‑form videos/month across Tik Tok, Reels, and Shorts.
• Storytelling:
  Transform long‑form raw footage into addictive short‑form clips with a strong hook, clear pacing, and a powerful payoff.
• Creative Enhancement:
  Add motion graphics, kinetic text, music, and sound design to punch up retention and match platform style.
• Content Mining:
  Mine content across our library (podcasts, sermons, live streams, etc.) for high‑leverage moments.
• Trend Analysis:
  Constantly research and present new styles, sounds, and formats that we can adapt for our content.
• Performance Feedback:
  Analyze which hooks and styles are performing best and apply those learnings to future edits.
• Creative Ideation:
  Pitch original short‑form video ideas based on your understanding of our content and the platforms.

• You are Mission‑Driven:
  You are genuinely excited to be part of our mission and understand how your edits are the “top of funnel” for our message.
• You are Obsessive:
  You’re always trying to find creative, subtle ways to keep viewers watching. You understand retention is everything.
• You are a Proactive Problem‑Solver:
  You are a self‑led editor who doesn’t wait for permission to improve the next piece. You come with solutions.
• You are an Over‑Communicator:
  You know how to manage your time effectively and communicate proactively within a fast‑paced, remote team.
• You are a Creative Storyteller:
  You have a creative mind with a great sense of pacing and timing for short‑form content.
• You are Extremely Organized:
  You can manage a high volume of projects and file versions without breaking a sweat.
• You are a Collaborative Teammate:
  You have a collaborative spirit and can receive and implement creative feedback effectively.

• Must provide a strong portfolio of short‑form video work (Tik Tok, Reels, Shorts) that demonstrates an ability to create viral, engaging content.
• Proven ability to take raw footage and create a captivating story without needing tons of oversight.
• Deep understanding of short‑form platforms (Tik Tok, IG Reels, YT Shorts) and what makes people stop scrolling.
• You can clearly identify what makes a…