Lead Youtube Video Editor Competition - Cash Prize and Full-time role

Job Description We're running a competition to find Youtube's next greatest editor! 1,000 prize for first place, plus full-time role offer as Lead Video Editor for the Dara Tah channel (40,000-60,000 annual salary, negotiable on experience and skill level). 500 for second place, 250 for third place applicants.Apply here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLkDZ3qmqQ2dMl1Q3Nj6QnPbm1CZ6ARP9S_jU0IebF8OlwHQ/viewformOnce you've submitted your application, approved candidates will receive an email granting you access to the challenge footage! Once you receive that footage you will have 14 days to create your epic hook!Winners will be contacted after careful reviewal of all entries. First place winner will be invited to come to Havok HQ and offered a full-time position with the company. The prize money is not dependent on the acceptance of this position, but entry into the competition forms part of our recruitment process.Lead EditorRole We're looking for a confident, talented individual who can take on the challenge of leading the post-production team for the Dara Tah channel. This is a high-intensity, exciting role with the opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a rapidly expanding team.The ideal candidate will have:A strong understanding of YouTube storytelling, retention, and pacingA sense of narrative, you think in arcs, not sequencesThe ability to pull emotion and meaning from chaosTechnical skill in Premiere Pro or similar, but story always comes firstA drive to experiment, take risks, and push creative limitsResponsibilitiesTake full creative responsibility of the lead video edit for the Dara Tah channel (see examples here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYLvMKP02DU)Lead the post-production team, overseeing the work of 1-2 junior video editors working on short and long-form content, managing external graphics and thumbnail artistsEnsure the timely delivery of video content for all Dara Tah social media channels (Youtube, Instagram, Snapchat and Tiktok)Benefits Relocation support to join and lead the team in Manchester, United Kingdomnegotiable salary based on skill level and experienceAll-expenses paid international travel opportunities

Created: 2025-11-06