Video Editor (Contract/Project-based; Remote)

Job Title: Video Editor (Contract/Project-based; Remote)

Compensation & Benefits:

Hours per Week: Approximately 5–10 hours per week (based on editing schedule) Hourly Rate: $20 – $25/hour (based on experience)

Location: This role is fully remote with no in-office attendance or travel requirements expected.

Job Description:

Mainstreet Credit Union is looking for a creative video editor with the ability to incorporate appropriate humor and storytelling techniques into video content designed to engage viewers in support of our Financial Fitness video series featuring our President & CEO, Chris Inniss.

This series combines financial education with lighthearted fitness-themed content to make money conversations feel approachable, engaging, and entertaining. We’re looking for someone who can bring personality and humour into edits through pacing, captions, sound effects, graphics, memes, transitions, and other creative storytelling techniques while still maintaining a polished and professional final product.

You will work with pre-recorded footage to create short-form social media teaser reels and full-length YouTube videos.

This is a project-based position supporting the first season of Financial Fitness with Chris, consisting of approximately 10–15 episodes, with the potential to extend into a second season based on project success and organizational needs.

For examples of existing episodes from this project (3 launched), see our YouTube channel here:

Job Requirements:

  • Experience editing video content for social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube)
  • Strong sense of humour and comedic timing in editing
  • Creative storytelling and pacing skills
  • Access to a personal computer capable of video editing
  • Experience with editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, or similar
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work independently
  • Interest in social media, digital marketing, or content creation considered an asset
  • Applicants are required to submit a portfolio, demo reel, or examples of previous video editing work showcasing their creativity, storytelling ability, and editing style.
Note - Editing software can be provided, if necessary, though students are encouraged to use their preferred editing platform.

Application Deadline:

Aug 10, 2026
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