Emerging Academy: Shaping the Journalists of the Future
In the ever-evolving world of gaming and content creation, a new generation of digital creators is making their mark. Four young video editors, Fnaux, Yoghi, Kliky, and Xengoazi, are leading the charge, carving out successful careers in this dynamic industry.
Fnaux and Kliky, both self-taught editors, have found their niche on platforms like Twitter and TikTok. Fnaux prefers Twitter for detailed threads and X for testing content, while Kliky edits YouTube videos, TikToks, and YouTube Shorts for clients to accelerate their growth. Fnaux generates a decent income with their current skills, while Kliky aspires to a full-time freelance career in the social media industry.
Yoghi, a Fortnite highlights editor, started editing after being inspired by crazy montages and YouTube videos. Yoghi admires the editor @bnvfx_ and hopes to continue on the editing path, potentially working on professional movie editing. Yoghi prefers Twitter/X because it allows direct contact with clients and players.
Xengoazi, a content editor who creates comedic content for online platforms, started learning editing as a hobby and wants to make it a full-time career. Xengoazi is taking a course called "The Editing Lair" to expand their skills and prefers Twitter for connecting with other editors and finding clients.
Each of these editors has their own unique inspirations and aspirations. Fnaux dreams of video editing for the rest of their life, working from anywhere and anytime they want, while still having a lot of free time for friends and family. Kliky sees themselves in a high-end city with most of their financial goals achieved in 10 years. Yoghi aims to be in an organization based on Fortnite and grow it. Xengoazi, on the other hand, is content with their current business as their ideal career.
The popularity of video editing among Gen Z and Generation Alpha in the gaming and content creation space is on the rise. Video editors comprise about 42.5% of creator economy roles in 2025, followed by thumbnail designers (16.1%). These roles leverage traditional media skills adapted for digital-first content, often tied to gaming and influencer audiences.
With Gen Z spending significant time on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and Discord, the demand for editing skills specialized for these media is high. Looking ahead, Generation Alpha will likely engage in novel roles shaped by emerging technologies such as AI, AR, and crypto, expanding and innovating beyond current models.
These young editors serve as a testament to the growing importance of video editing in the gaming and content creation space. Their stories of self-teaching, inspiration, and aspirations offer a glimpse into the future of this exciting industry.
- In their pursuit of personal growth and mindfulness, Fnaux envisions a lifestyle where video editing allows them to work from anywhere, maintaining a balance between work and time for friends and family.
- Xengoazi, inspired by the allure of comedic content creation, aspires to transform their hobby into a sustainable-living career, leveraging technology courses like "The Editing Lair" to enhance their skills.
- Kliky, with aspirations of becoming a full-time freelance editor in the social media industry, sees themselves achieving financial goals in a high-end city within the next decade.
- Yoghi, captivated by the world of Fortnite and professional movie editing, aims to hone their skills in education-and-self-development platforms, with the ultimate goal of joining and growing a Fortnite-based organization.
- As the digital creator economy expands and adapts to emerging technologies, fields such as home-and-garden, lifestyle, technology, education-and-self-development, and online-learning will likely emerge, presenting novel roles for the next generation, such as Gen Alpha, to explore and innovate.
