About Penbrothers
Penbrothers is an HR & remote talent management partner and one of the fastest growing companies in the Philippines. We provide talented Filipinos with global opportunities in high-growth startups and dynamic companies, from the comfort of their own homes.
About the Client
Our client is a startup, founder-led creative studio that blends storytelling, strategy, and soul to spotlight visionary leaders, transformational journeys, and authentic brands. Founded by a former fintech executive and podcast host, the studio is on a mission to help more people across Asia discover who they truly are, and use their voice to grow aligned businesses and live purpose-driven lives. Through strategic media and creative content, the company produces podcasts, short-form videos, and branded storytelling content for mission-led clients.
About the Role
We are looking for a Podcast & Video Editor who cares deeply about quality, clarity, and how content is experienced not just how it looks.
In this role, you will edit long-form podcast episodes and short-form video content across platforms such as YouTube, Spotify, Instagram, and Tiktok, helping shape conversations into thoughtful, engaging narratives. You will work closely with the founder and the wider team to ensure each piece of content reflects strong editorial judgment, emotional intelligence, and high production standards.
This is not a role simply focused on chasing virality or trends. It is suited for someone who values intentional storytelling, understands pacing and tone, and takes pride in producing content that builds trust and credibility over time.
As the client continues to grow, you will be part of a developing editorial engine supporting multiple projects and clients. The role requires care, consistency, and the ability to take ownership of work while collaborating in a founder-led, fast-evolving environment.
This position is ideal for someone who wants to grow with a premium new media platform and contribute meaningfully to work that values authenticity, depth, and truth.
Work hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Singapore Time, Wednesday to Sunday
Work set-up: Remote
What You'll Do
Video Editing & Production
- Edit and produce high-quality long-form podcast episodes and short-form video content for platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
- Shape conversations into compelling narratives with strong pacing, visual rhythm, and clarity.
- Demonstrate strong musicality selecting, timing, and cutting music to enhance mood, energy, and emotional impact without overpowering the story.
- Identify and extract meaningful moments from long-form content to create engaging, high-impact short-form clips.
- Deliver efficient first cuts and revisions, balancing creativity, quality, and turnaround speed.
- Ensure audio and visual quality consistently meets platform and client standards across multiple projects.
Creative Assets & Visual Support
- Create social media visuals, thumbnails, and marketing assets aligned with brand guidelines.
- Support the creation of brochures, decks, and website visuals where required.
- Website creation or support (e.g. Webflow, Squarespace, or similar) is a plus.
- Work primarily with Adobe Premiere Pro and related Adobe tools, Capcut, etc. with support from Canva and other creative software as needed.
Publishing & Platform Support
- Support content publishing and scheduling across podcast and social media platforms.
- Prepare and organise content assets for distribution, including formatting, uploads, and versioning.
- Ensure content is delivered in the correct formats, ratios, and specifications for each platform.
Branding, Quality & Standards
- Maintain consistent quality and editorial standards across different clients and projects.
- Adapt to varying brand guidelines while ensuring output remains polished, intentional, and professional.
- Flag quality issues, inconsistencies, or risks early and proactively.
Collaboration & Execution
- Work closely with the founder and team to execute content priorities with accountability and momentum.
- Collaborate fluidly with other team members to balance workload and maintain production flow.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
- 24 years of experience in video editing, media production, or digital content creation, with a strong focus on video.
- High proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and related Adobe tools (After Effects is a plus but not required).
- Strong sense of musicality, including the ability to select, time, and cut music to enhance pacing, mood, and emotional impact.
- Proven experience editing long-form conversations, interviews, or podcast-style content.
- Excellent instincts for pacing, rhythm, and visual storytelling especially for short-form video.
- Ability to deliver efficient first cuts and turn around revisions without over-polishing or creative paralysis.
- Strong attention to detail and consistent quality across multiple projects.
- Comfortable working with Canva and other creative tools as needed to support production.
- Ability to manage multiple timelines and priorities in a fast-moving environment.
- A portfolio that demonstrates high-quality long-form and short-form video work, including examples where music plays an important role.
- Willingness to work a WednesdaySunday schedule.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience editing content for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn, with an understanding of platform-specific formats and pacing.
- Exposure to branded content, podcasts, or client-facing projects with varying brand requirements.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, founder-led or agency-style environment.
- Basic familiarity with website creation or support (e.g. Webflow, Squarespace, or similar) is a plus.
- Emotionally intelligent, perceptive, and able to pick up on tone, nuance, and intention.
- Proactive, reliable, and comfortable taking ownership of work with minimal hand-holding.
Don't meet every requirement At Penbrothers we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but you don't feel 100% aligned with the qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right fit for this or other roles.
Hiring Process
We utilize AI tools to enhance our hiring efficiency and ensure a fair evaluation of all candidates. As a result, candidates who passed our initial evaluations should expect an AI Interviewer as a component of our recruitment process. This is supervised by Human Talent Acquisition Experts who will also engage with you throughout your application journey.
What You'll Get
At Penbrothers, we are obsessed with creating positive employee experiences. Here you'll find an environment that nurtures learning and provides opportunities for growth. You'll have the opportunity to make an impact on fast-growing startups and dynamic companies.
- Meaningful work & Growth: We take every opportunity to stretch ourselves and deliver an excellent client experience.
- Employee as our biggest asset: We are genuinely invested in our people's career and welfare.
- Global reach & local impact: Get to work with high-growth startups and dynamic companies from the comfort of your own home.
- Powering global startups: We've created 1,400 jobs that empower global start-ups to focus on growth.
