At Tharp Ventures, we help health & wellness brands grow with soul and precision. That means top-tier paid media strategy, conversion-optimized email, and cinematic content that actually performs. We’re a full-stack marketing agency.
We're also building a personal brand media engine focused on storytelling, transformation, and emotional resonance. Our content lives across both organic AND paid social—and we need an editor who can bring it all to life.
We’re looking for a video editor who’s more than just technically sharp—you’re someone who understands how to tell a great story and how to make it convert. You know how to take a loose idea, a rough voiceover, or a 90-minute podcast and turn it into a clip people will watch on repeat.
You should be comfortable working in fast-paced environments, receiving feedback, and taking creative initiative when the brief isn’t fully fleshed out.
IMPORTANT:
TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT
As part of this application, you are required to submit a test edit. Unfortunately, due to the sheer number of applicants (hundreds per day with not even a portfolio link to share) we have to make this a requirement. If you complete the test edit, your chances of working with us in a long-term position are dramatically increased.
Here are the instructions. Please ensure to include a link to the test edit inside your application form.
https://doc.clickup.com/9014161777/p/h/8cmjcbh-69334/073d079f7719c6b
What We're Really Looking For — The Level 5 Editor
We’re not just looking for someone who knows how to edit.
We’re looking for someone who feels it.
Someone who can take raw footage and turn it into something that moves people—or makes them stop scrolling.
Someone who gets why a clip works, not just how to put it together.
We call that person a Level 5 Editor.
Most people never make it past Level 2 or 3. They do decent work, hit deadlines, and follow instructions. But they’re not shaping culture. They’re not driving results and making it beautiful.
Here’s how we think about the levels:
Level 1 – The Technician
🎬 You know how to edit a clip. Add captions. Trim the fat.
🔁 You can follow a style reference and get it 80% there.
🤖 You might use AI tools or templates but lean on them heavily.
📦 You need clear instructions to make something decent.
Level 2 – The Follower with Style
📱You’re plugged into trends.
🎧 You can cut to music, use a hook, and make things feel native to Reels or TikTok.
📁 You’ve got a folder of swipe files and styles you like.
🖼️ Your edits are clean—but they don’t always feel like anything yet.
Level 3 – The Story-Crafter
🧠 You can take a long podcast episode and pull out 3–5 powerful clips.
✂️ You know the difference between editing for organic and for ads.
🖼️ You’re starting to use b-roll, motion graphics, and pacing to tell stories, not just stitch clips.
📝 You follow a brief but sometimes find better ideas within it.
Level 4 – The Creative Partner
🎞️ You understand how to create emotion. You can make someone feel inspired, focused, even goosebumps.
🧩 You can combine voiceover, music, b-roll, and motion graphics to build a full narrative arc.
🛠️ You know when to follow direction—and when to push it further.
📈 You’re thinking about how content performs just as much as how it looks.
Level 5 – The Unseen Hand
🔥 Your edits don’t feel like edits—they feel like moments.
🎙️ You can take a scientific podcast and turn it into a compelling ad, without losing the soul.
🧬 You shape rhythm, tension, silence, and emotion like you’re scoring a film.
💡 You don’t just follow creative briefs—you elevate them.
🎯 You know how to pull people in, hold them, and make them care.
🌊 You’re tapped into culture, story, and performance—and it all shows up in your work.
If reading that gave you chills or made you say “finally, someone gets it”—you might be who we’ve been looking for.
Join Tharp Ventures as a Senior Video Editor and step into a role where your creativity meets strategy. At Tharp Ventures, we don't just create content; we help health and wellness brands flourish with soul and precision. Your primary mission will be to transform conceptual ideas, rough voiceovers, and long podcasts into engaging clips that captivate audiences at first glance. In this role, you'll be editing a variety of content, from cutting long-form podcasts into eye-catching social media snippets to crafting attention-grabbing Reels, TikToks, and YouTube Shorts. You should have a knack for storytelling and understand how to utilize pacing and audio layering to enhance footage. You'll also be expected to bring a touch of graphic flair using After Effects or similar tools to create dynamic visuals. Your ability to take creative initiative and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment will be vital to your success here. With our core values emphasizing growth, team collaboration, and striking results, you'll not only have a chance to showcase your skills but also receive valuable professional development opportunities. If you feel the excitement while envisioning your edits moving people or making them pause their scroll, then you might just be the level 5 editor we are looking for. So bring your strong portfolio of short-form social content and your experience in the wellness or personal growth space to help us elevate storytelling in the digital realm.
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