Location: Remote Type: Full-time | Immediate Start
Reports to: Content Operations Lead

Role Overview Transform raw Steve Keen footage into engaging YouTube videos that drive Rebel Economist course enrollments . Edit economics lectures, podcast clips, and explainer animations explaining complex models (sectoral balances, Minsky cycles) for 100K+ subscribers.

Core Responsibilities YouTube Video Production (70%)
Weekly Output: 1-3 long-form videos (15-25 min) + 5 Shorts/Reels Raw Footage: Google Drive/Zoom recordings of Steve's lectures Target: 8-12% CTR, 50% retention @ 30 seconds

Content Types
Main Videos: Economics deep dives (MMT, debt dynamics) with b-roll, charts, animations
Shorts: 15-60s hooks ("Why MMT beats Neoclassical", "Godley table in 30s")
Pod Clips: Lex Fridman-style cuts for LinkedIn/YouTube cross-posting
Course Previews: Polished 2-min demos driving $597 enrollments

Technical Editing

• 4K editing: Premiere Pro/DaVinci Resolve/Final Cut
• Motion graphics: After Effects (Godley table animations, Minsky cycles)
• Audio: Clean podcast audio, sound design, voiceover sync
• Color: Cinematic LUTs for lecture footage
• Thumbnails: Clickable 1280x720 designs (8M+ views potential)

YouTube Optimization
Mon: 2 Shorts + thumbnail package Wed: Long-form video + 3 thumbnail options Fri: Feedback review + Finalisation Sun: Analytics review + next week planning

Required Skills Technical Must-Haves

• 2+ years YouTube editing (100K+ sub channels preferred)
• Premiere Pro + After Effects (animation for economic models)
• YouTube algorithm knowledge (retention curves, CTR optimization)
• Thumbnail design (Canva/Procreate/Photoshop)

Economics Bonus
Familiarity with MMT, sectoral balances, Minsky (helps with visual storytelling)
Experience editing academic/podcast content
Can explain complex ideas visually (charts → motion graphics)
Tools You'll Master
✅ Premiere Pro / DaVinci Resolve ✅ After Effects (Godley table animations) ✅ Audacity/iZotope RX8 (clean audio) ✅ TubeBuddy/VidIQ (SEO) ✅ Canva Pro (thumbnails) ✅ Google Drive/Notion (asset management)

Compensation `Conditional Base: ₹60K-90K/month

• Performance bonus: ₹20K-40K/month
• 3% Rebel Economist course commission
• OTE Year 1: ₹12-18L

Perks: ✅ Full software suite license ✅ Rebel Economist course access ✅ Flexible hours`

Your First 30 Days Week 1: Edit 5 Shorts + thumbnail system Week 2: First long-form (Minsky model explainer) Week 3: Course preview video → live test Week 4: Hit 8% CTR consistency

Who You Are You've grown YouTube channels from 10K→100K subs through editing. You understand academics aren't charismatic on camera, so you make complex economics visually addictive . Steve's ideas + your editing = viral economics content.
~ Apply: Portfolio with 3 best economics/tech explainers + recent YouTube analytics.