Video Editor (YouTube) – Per-Project Freelance
We’re looking for a talented YouTube Video Editor who can turn raw, unscripted multi-cam footage into high-energy, high-retention vlogs and challenge content! You understand how to build a compelling story from scratch, nail sharp comedic timing, and keep viewers hooked with great pacing, sound design, and native internet humor. This is more than editing—it’s about crafting entertaining, fast-paced YouTube videos that thrive on the platform.
The ideal candidate is fast, reliable, and works independently. You can take 2–5 hours of raw multi-cam footage and deliver a polished 13–25 minute final cut with minimal supervision.
Who You Are
A creative storyteller who masters fast-paced editing, comedic timing, and sustained audience engagement.
Fluent in English with a strong grasp of US cultural nuances, internet slang, meme culture, and comedic pacing.
Proficient in cutting raw multi-cam footage from scratch (syncing, sorting, and editing loose footage independently without needing an assistant editor).
Highly proficient in audio editing - skilled at mixing multi-track audio (lavs, shotguns, ambient), cleaning up raw noise, and using dynamic sound design and music to drive comedic beats.
Reliable and quick, capable of turning around a solid V1 cut in 5 business days.
Looking strictly for per-project freelance work (this is an independent contractor role, not a full-time position).
What You’ll Do
Edit 13–25 minute unscripted live-action / IRL vlog and challenge videos from ~5 hours of raw multi-cam footage (GoPros, handhelds, iPhones, multiple audio tracks).
Build cohesive storylines, sync multi-cam assets, and apply dynamic music, sound design, and clean titles/graphics.
Clean, level, and mix multi-source unscripted audio while building a punchy soundscape (SFX, music cues) that enhances storytelling and audience retention.
Turn around initial cuts within 5 business days, and quickly address notes/revisions within 2–3 business days.
Adhere strictly to project creative guidelines, including a zero-generative AI policy.
Preferred Skills
2+ years of experience editing high-energy, high-retention US English YouTube content (specifically vlogs, challenges, or gaming).
Mastery of Adobe Premiere Pro or equivalent professional editing software with strong multi-cam workflows.
Strong sound design, audio leveling, and music pacing skills.
Deep understanding of YouTube retention strategies and visual storytelling.
High-level English fluency (must be able to independently digest unscripted audio, spot funny/memorable moments, and follow fast-paced banter without assistance).
Pay and Terms
Project Rate: $850 – $1,200 USD per video (scaled based on turnaround speed and cut quality).
Hiring Process: Initial interview -> paid test edit (upon approval).
Engagement: Strictly per-project freelance contract (remote).
If you love editing fast-paced YouTube content, we want to meet you!
Submit your application along with a link to your best-performing English-language YouTube video (vlog, challenge, or gaming) that you edited.
Job Type: Contract
Application Question(s):
What YouTube channels, creators, and/or niches have you edited for?
On a scale of 1-5, how deeply do you follow US English meme culture, internet trends, and comedic pacing?
Share a direct link to your best-performing YouTube IRL Challenge video (in English). This must be a link to the original video live on the creator's own YouTube channel. Personal links, or re-uploads to your own channel will not be accepted.
We have a strict no-generative-Al policy. Do you agree to use zero generative Al elements in your editing process for these projects?
Experience:
professional English-language YouTube Editing: 3 years (Required)
professional Adobe Premiere Pro editing: 3 years (Required)
multi-cam footage set-up and editing: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
