Video Editor - Purdue Global

Snowball is seeking a Video Editor to help shape YouTube content for Purdue Global, Purdue's online university built for working adults. The editor will own post-production end to end, including motion design, social effects, and thumbnails, ensuring every video feels unmistakably Purdue Global: honest, human, and built for working adults.

Responsibilities

Edit YouTube-first content aligned with Purdue Global's mission, voice, and learning philosophy; Own pacing, story structure, and retention, shaping edits for how audiences actually watch; Create motion graphics and social effects in-edit to elevate storytelling and keep production moving; Design and iterate on thumbnails in partnership with the producer; Partner closely with the Producer/Director to shape creative vision throughout post-production; Collaborate with strategists, marketers, and creative teams to deliver videos aligned with channel goals; Continuously refine your approach based on YouTube performance, audience insights, and best practices; Maintain a high creative bar while balancing efficiency, organization, and scalability; Partner with Snowball to analyze YouTube performance data and continuously optimize for reach, retention, and engagement

Requirements

5+ years of experience editing YouTube or digital-first content; Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional storytelling, pacing, and retention instincts; Motion design and graphics skills within your edits (After Effects or equivalent); Thumbnail design ability; Strong organizational skills with experience managing multiple edits simultaneously; Collaborative mindset and experience working cross-functionally with creative, production, and marketing teams; Openness to feedback and the ability to edit for the audience, not for yourself; Passion for AI that actually helps people. Whether it's building smarter workflows, finding creative solutions, or making your team's day a little easier, we want to know how you're using AI to make a real impact, not just checking a box.

Nice to have

Experience editing educational, career, or personal-transformation content; Experience working with higher education, edtech, or mission-driven brands; Deep understanding of YouTube storytelling, audience retention, pacing, and viewer engagement; Experience helping build or grow YouTube channels

Benefits

The mission is real; Curiosity is the culture they're building; Collaboration over ego; Real creative ownership