Senior Video Editor & Social Media Growth Manager — Transition Protocol

Senior Video Editor & Social Media Growth Manager — Transition Protocol About Us Transition Protocol is a growing geopolitics YouTube channel and podcast ranked among the top tier of geopolitical content creators on the platform. We produce in-depth analysis and commentary on international affairs, security, and global power dynamics for a dedicated and growing audience. The Opportunity This is a long-term role with potential for growth as our channel expands. We're looking for someone skilled in both video editing and social media platform management to help take our content and audience reach to the next level. The Role As Senior Video Editor & Social Media Growth Manager, you'll manage the video editing pipeline and lead our social media growth strategy across YouTube and other platforms. What You'll Do • Edit long-form and short-form videos to a professional, broadcast-quality standard • Manage and grow our presence across YouTube and other social platforms, including posting strategy, audience engagement, and analytics tracking • Develop and execute social media growth tactics to expand subscribers, views, and cross-platform reach • Review channel analytics to identify what's driving growth and refine strategy accordingly • Collaborate closely with hosts and the content team to shape engaging, high-retention content • Apply strong editorial judgment on pacing, storytelling, and visual style for geopolitical commentary • Optimize titles, thumbnails, and metadata for discoverability and algorithm performance What You Bring • 3+ years of experience in video production and editing • Demonstrated experience managing and growing social media platforms, particularly YouTube • Strong interest in and understanding of geopolitics and global affairs • A data-driven approach to growth, comfortable using analytics to inform strategy • A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills Why Join Us • Long-term opportunity with a growing, mission-driven media brand • Creative leadership over content for an established and well-performing channel • Collaborative team environment focused on quality journalism and commentary on international affairs