Video Editor
About the job
- Proficiency in professional video editing software such as Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
- Experience editing long-form YouTube content and creating short-form clips.
- Strong English comprehension to understand scripts, context, and creative instructions.
- Ability to work about 40 hours per week and attend video meetings with the camera on.
- Provide a computer with at least 8 GB of RAM and an Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor or higher.
- Have internet speed of at least 40 Mbps, a noise-canceling headset with an extended microphone, a webcam, backup computer and internet connection, and a quiet, dedicated home workspace.
- Edit approximately two long-form YouTube videos per week from client-provided raw footage.
- Organize footage, assemble sequences, and create polished videos based on reference content and creative direction.
- Apply revisions and incorporate feedback to align final output with the expected editing style.
- Repurpose long-form footage into short-form clips for social media and trial reels.
- Create variations of existing content while maintaining the intended messaging and visual quality.
- Deliver approximately 20 hours of short-form editing work per week alongside approximately 20 hours of long-form editing.
- Match the editing style of provided YouTube references and examples.
- Manage revisions, organize project files, and deliver completed videos on schedule.
- Communicate proactively, ask clarifying questions, and meet agreed-upon deadlines.
- Participate in team check-ins and video meetings with the camera on.
- Work remotely from a quiet home workspace during 9:00 AM–5:00 PM US business hours.
- Use pacing, cuts, transitions, and audio cleanup for YouTube-style content.
- Reframe and repurpose horizontal footage into vertical short-form clips.
- Add captions, text, and music as the style requires.
- Maintain organized project files, version control, and backups.
- Use storytelling instincts to identify moments that hook viewers.
- Show visual judgment and attention to detail, and apply feedback quickly.
- Manage a split workload and deadlines reliably.
About the company
Magic delivers on-demand virtual assistant services tailored to businesses. It operates on a subscription model where clients pay for the hours worked by virtual assistants, with 24/7 support and custom solutions designed to streamline operations and boost productivity. The service works by clients subscribing to a plan, assigning tasks to VAs who handle the workload within agreed hours, and incurring additional charges for specialized tasks or services. A referral program rewards clients with cash or service credits for successful introductions. Compared to competitors, Magic emphasizes continuous availability, customized task handling for different business needs, and a straightforward hourly-based pricing structure that scales from startups to large enterprises. The overarching goal is to help clients run operations more smoothly and efficiently while building long-term relationships through ongoing subscriptions and referrals.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$39.1M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Magic's official site shows 2M tasks completed this year, proving active demand.
- Magic serves busy professionals globally with 24/7 coverage, expanding addressable enterprise usage.
- Human-in-the-loop work supports AI training, moderation, and transcription as durable revenue streams.
What critics are saying
- Upwork and Fiverr commoditize remote labor pricing, squeezing Magic's margins by 2026.
- If AI agents automate inboxes and scheduling, Magic's core labor model collapses within years.
- Client trust breaks instantly if assistant quality slips, because Magic sells reliability, not software.
What makes Magic unique
- Magic launched in 2015 from NASA Ames Research Center.
- Magic offers 24/7 worldwide on-demand assistants and dedicated executive assistants.
- Magic claims 750,000 assistants interviewed and 2M tasks completed this year.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options