Job Description

About the Role

We're looking for a  skilled, creative, and story-driven YouTube Editor to help shape Codie Sanchez's long-form video content. This role is  not just about cutting clips —it's about crafting  engaging, high-retention narratives that captivate viewers from the first second to the last.

You'll work closely with our production team to  edit YouTube videos with the title and mission in mind , ensuring every frame serves a purpose. If you're someone who instinctively  knows how to hold attention, create momentum, and enhance storytelling through editing , this role is for you.

What You'll Do

• Edit long-form YouTube videos with a strong focus on storytelling, pacing, and audience retention.
• Maximize Watch Time by crafting compelling  hooks in the first 5 seconds , engaging openings in the  first 30 seconds , and seamless pacing throughout.
• Cut for narrative flow, structuring content in a way that  keeps viewers engaged and coming back for more.
• Enhance with sound design—apply music, sound effects, and audio mixing to drive emotion and immersion.
• Understand YouTube retention strategies, making edit choices based on  Average View Duration (AVD)and  viewer psychology .
• Collaborate closely with the  YouTube Producer & Videographer to ensure every video aligns with the vision, title, and strategic goal.
• Incorporate light motion graphics (text callouts, transitions) to keep content visually dynamic.
• Stay ahead of trends—keep an eye on  what's working across the YouTube ecosystem and bring fresh ideas to the table.

What We're Looking For

• An instinctive storyteller—you know when to cut, when to linger, and how to build momentum.
• Proficiency in  Adobe Premiere (After Effects & Photoshop a plus).
• Experience editing content for YouTube (3+ years preferred).
• Strong understanding of pacing, cuts, and retention tactics.
• Ability to handle constructive feedback and iterate quickly.
• A creative problem solver—you're always thinking of ways to enhance videos.
• Interest in AI tools & new editing tech (not required, but a plus).

Why This Role?

• On-site in Austin —work closely with a team that's building a high-growth content brand.
• Your work will be seen by millions —help shape some of the most engaging business & finance content on YouTube.
• Creative freedom —bring your own style and storytelling instincts into the mix.
• Grow with us —opportunities to expand your skills and career in a fast-moving digital media company.

If you  live for YouTube storytelling, thrive in an energetic creator-led environment, and want to be part of something big , we want to hear from you.

What is Contrarian Thinking and what do we do?

We aim to make Main Street > Wall Street.

Who are we: We are an investment firm and media company led by veterans of Wall Street, Private Equity, and operators of Main Street businesses. We help owners  BUY, SCALE, and SELL businesses.

Our Ecosystem:

• Capital & Investment Company - We invest millions annually in businesses, and support our portfolio businesses in scaling to create enduring, profitable businesses they love to run, but also change the world.
• Events & Community - We help business buyers and builders with live workshops, weekly calls, and annual events around the country. We have two types of communities:
  1. For Buyers - a vetted community of buyers who utilize our campus, curriculum, and advisors to buy or invest in businesses, and
  2. For Builders - a community and events where we help builders use our proven scaling systems, advisors, and curriculum to grow profitable, enduring businesses.
• Media & Content -We aim to be the biggest and most trusted business media company in the world - through podcasts, YouTube, books, and online education. We aim to make business and finance content better than any University degree.

Come build with us.

The Contrarian Creed

These are the words we stand by, live by, and define what it means to be a Contrarian.

1. People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.
2. Be a great f*cking human. Do what's right even when it hurts
3. How you do anything is how you do everything.
4. We do the dirty work.
5. Your word is your contract.
6. We are Archimedes, find your lever.
7. Winners want pressure.
8. We want your weird. Better weird than boring.
9. Your job isn't done until THE job is done. We work the problem.
10. Assumptions are for assholes. Find the truth.
11. Less words, more meaning.
12. Even our notes are worth stealing. Make every creation a mini-masterpiece.
13. Show me your results, not your intentions.

Want to become an official Contrarian? Awesome, here are the details:

Location

Austin, TX (Onsite)

Type of Employment

Full-Time

Reports To: Head of YouTube

Crew Benefits

All of these benefits go into effect on Day 1 of your employment with us.

• 100% Company-paid health, dental, and vision for Crew Members on day 1. Option to add dependents.
• 100% Company-paid Short and Long-Term Disability, Life, and Personal Accident Insurance
• On-time direct deposit pay 2x/month
• Option to enroll in a 401(k) plan via Accrue
• Unlimited PTO Policy (with approval from your Direct Support) + 9 paid US holidays
• Learn expert deal-making and how to buy businesses with 100% free access to all of our course

About Codie Sanchez - Founder & CEO

Codie Sanchez is a formidable force in the world of finance, known for her bold, contrarian thinking, financial acumen, and entrepreneurial prowess. You can read Codie's full biography here (

She launched Contrarian Thinking, the world's first free-thinking finance and media company in 2020. In spite of the global pandemic it launched in, Contrarian Thinking has empowered thousands to take control of their financial destinies and become successful small business owners. This venture fosters a community of more than four million contrarian thinkers worldwide, teaching the tenets of financial freedom and supporting small business ownership. Codie's just released latest book - Main Street Millionaire is ( already a New York Times Bestseller.

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