ABOUT THE ROLEWe're building a roster of trusted freelance editors who can be matched with Underknown projects on an ongoing, per-video basis as opportunities come up.As a freelance editor, you will work from a clear creative brief and collaborate with producers, showrunners, and creative leads to turn scripts, footage, voiceover, graphics, music, archival material, and sourced visuals into polished, engaging episodes.The ideal candidate is fast, flexible, self-directed, and comfortable working across social-first formats. You should have strong editorial instincts, understand digital storytelling, and be able to make creative choices that improve pacing, clarity, emotion, and audience retention.Responsibilities will vary depending on the project assignment, and can include long-form Youtube videos, editing for streaming platforms, short form social videos, and podcasts.NOTEThis role is only for permanent residents in Ontario, Canada. Applicants that don't reside in Ontario won't be considered.About YouYou have a strong portfolio of long-form YouTube or social-first editing workYou're self-directed, deadline-driven, and comfortable working remotelyYou have a sharp editorial instinct — you know what to cut, what to linger on, and whyYou're technically proficient across the full post-production pipelineYou take feedback well and consistently elevate your work through revisionYou're genuinely interested in YouTube and understand the storytelling grammar of the platformYou are familiar with emerging AI tools and are thoughtful about how they can support creative work, research, footage discovery, editing,



or workflow efficiency.Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.Core QualificationsProven experience editing digital videoStrong command of Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe Creative Cloud workflow.Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects, motion graphics, and graphics templates is an asset.Ability to source footage from stock, archival, fair-use, public domain, or other approved sources.Experience with sound design, music selection, audio cleanup, and basic mixing.Strong sense of pacing, structure, tone, and audience retention.Tools & WorkflowAdobe Creative CloudFrame.Io or similar review toolsStock footage and archival research platformsAudio cleanup, transcription, or captioning toolsAI tools used to support editing, research, organization, ideation, transcription, footage sourcing, or workflow supportFamiliarity with AI-assisted creative, editing, research, transcription, organization, or post-production tools is an asset.CompensationThis is a freelance remote role. Compensation is paid on a per-assignment basis and will be discussed based on the scope, format, length, complexity, and schedule of each assignment.HOW TO APPLYTo be considered, please submit via this link: https://forms.Monday.Com/forms/ca818e17221928244c22571f4dbeb446?r=use1We are excited to welcome a new talent to our team who shares our passion for storytelling and is driven to capture viewers' curiosity worldwide. If you're ready to create content that educates, entertains, and inspires, we look forward to your application!Underknown is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive setting for all employees. More at https://underknown.Com/

📌 Freelance Editor (Ottawa)
🏢 The Publish Press
📍 Ottawa