What are the responsibilities and job description for the Podcast Trailer Video Editor (Short-Form) position at Pursuit Network?
Location: Remote (access to Austin, TX office)
Position Type: Contract (Part-Time)
Compensation: Retainer / Per Project
About Pursuit Network
Pursuit Network is a media agency creating space for meaningful conversations and purpose-driven voices. We develop, produce, and grow some of the most exciting creators in health, wellness, and mindset—connecting them with aligned audiences and brand partners.
Our mission is to build a collective that celebrates the messy middle—the real, in-between moments of growth—and to help stories land in a way that actually resonates.
We’re a fast-moving, highly collaborative team based in Austin, TX, working across podcasting, social, and digital media.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Podcast Trailer Video Editor to own the editing of short-form, high-impact trailers for our podcast episodes.
This role is focused on creating compelling, scroll-stopping content designed for platforms like Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
You’ll take long-form conversations and shape them into tight, emotionally engaging trailers that hook attention immediately and drive listeners into the full episode.
This is a project-based, ongoing role with consistent weekly volume and room to scale.
What You’ll Do
- Edit podcast trailers (short-form first) from long-form episodes
- Deliver trailers in both 9:16 (vertical) and 16:9 (horizontal) formats
- Identify strong hooks, moments, and narrative arcs within episodes
- Add captions, pacing, music, b-roll, and light graphics
- Optimize content for platform performance (TikTok, IG Reels, YouTube Shorts)
- Turn around edits efficiently within agreed timelines
- Iterate quickly based on feedback from internal team and talent
Typical Deliverables
- 1-2 trailer cuts per episode
- Vertical (9:16) social-first version
- Horizontal (16:9) platform/distribution version
- Up to 2 rounds of revisions
(Scope and volume may scale based on production needs)
What We’re Looking For
Required
- Proven experience editing short-form video content (portfolio required)
- Strong instincts for hooks, pacing, and retention
- Proficiency in tools like Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or similar
- Experience with captioning, music selection, and social-first editing styles
- Ability to turn long-form content into concise, engaging cuts
- Organized, responsive, and reliable with deadlines
Bonus
- Experience editing podcast or interview-style content
- Understanding of creator economy / influencer content
- Familiarity with current TikTok, Reels, and Shorts trends
- Light motion graphics
What It’s Like to Work With Us
We’re small, scrappy, and intentional about what we build. You’ll have real ownership over your work and the opportunity to shape how our content shows up in the world.
We care about how things feel just as much as how they perform.
Why Contract with Pursuit
- Consistent, ongoing editing work with room to scale
- Creative ownership over storytelling and trailer structure
- Work with top creators in health, wellness, and mindset
- Collaborative, fast-moving team environment
- Opportunity to shape the voice and feel of a growing media brand