Are you passionate about video editing and technology? PlanetScale is on the hunt for a skilled Video Editor to elevate our YouTube channel content. If you thrive on bringing vibrant life to technical subjects, we want you on our team!

In this role, you will transform long-form technical content into engaging videos that resonate with developers. Our channel covers a wide range of topics, including database concepts, backend engineering, MySQL intricacies, scalability stories, and developer tools, with a sprinkle of quirky internet phenomena. Your mission will be to make these complex subjects accessible and enjoyable for our audience, ensuring every video is not just informative but captivating.

Collaborate closely with our host to perfect pacing, craft compelling visual narratives, and integrate humor where it fits. You'll harness the power of motion graphics, strategic zooms, B-roll footage, diagrams, and more to create polished and dynamic technical videos that stand out.

Who We're Looking For

We're searching for someone who:

• Finds joy in tech and programming content.
• Has a knack for understanding developer humor and online culture.
• Possesses strong instincts for pacing and keeping YouTube audiences engaged.
• Can make educational content lively and appealing.
• Knows how to infuse personality into videos without overdoing it.
• Can take broad ideas and refine them into polished final products.
• Values storytelling as much as the technical aspects of video editing.

Bonus points if you're already a fan of programming YouTube channels!

Key Qualifications

• Proven experience in editing YouTube videos.
• Expertise in pacing and maintaining viewer interest.
• Comfort in handling extensive technical and educational content.
• Proficiency in editing software like Premiere, Final Cut, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Experience working with screen recordings, code snippets, and UI footage.
• Skills in motion graphics or animation are highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to timely delivery.
• A portfolio showcasing your previous work is essential.