YouTube Video Editor (Paid Trial → Long-Term Weekly Partnership)

About the Opportunity:

I'm looking for a talented YouTube editor to become my long-term editing partner for a new psychology and personal growth YouTube channel.

Rather than hiring someone immediately for an ongoing role, I'd like to begin with a paid trial project editing my first episode. If we work well together and we're both happy with the collaboration, my goal is to build a long-term relationship with one video published each week.

I'm looking for someone who enjoys becoming part of a growing brand and continuously improving the editing process over time.

About the Channel

The channel explores psychology, self-awareness, and timeless wisdom in a practical, engaging way.

Videos are primarily talking-head educational content (approximately 12–18 minutes), supported by occasional graphics, text, motion elements, and visual examples that reinforce the teaching.

The editing style should feel:

Clean

Modern

Thoughtful

Intentional

Engaging without being overly flashy

I'm looking for editing that keeps viewers engaged while allowing the ideas to remain the focus.

Think more Ali Abdaal, Chris Williamson, HealthyGamerGG, or Mark Manson than fast-paced entertainment editing.

Paid Trial Project

The first project will be a paid trial consisting of one complete YouTube episode.

I will provide:

Raw video footage

Final script

Brand guidelines

Examples of editing styles I like

Initial editing preferences

Rather than giving detailed, step-by-step editing instructions, I'd like to see your instincts as an editor. I want to understand how you naturally approach pacing, cuts, graphics, captions, audio, and viewer engagement.

After your first edit, I'll have an experienced YouTube creative consultant review the video and provide professional feedback. I'll then ask you to incorporate reasonable revisions so we can both experience what it's feels like to collaborate through a feedback process.

The goal of this paid project is to determine whether we're a good fit for an ongoing partnership.

Estimated Time Commitment

Paid Trial

Approximately 8–15 hours

Edit one complete 12–18 minute YouTube episode

Includes revisions after creative review

Ongoing Partnership

If we're a good fit, the expected workload will be approximately 5–10 hours per week, although this may vary slightly depending on the episode.

Typical weekly responsibilities will include:

Edit one long-form YouTube episode (12–18 minutes)

Create 5–10 short-form clips from the episode

Assist with thumbnail creation or revisions

Export and organize final deliverables

Complete minor revisions as needed

What I'm Looking For

I'm looking for someone who:

Has experience editing YouTube content

Understands viewer retention and pacing

Can make educational content engaging without relying on excessive effects

Has excellent communication skills

Is dependable and organized

Is receptive to thoughtful feedback

Wants to improve over time rather than simply complete assignments

Is interested in building a long-term working relationship

Bonus Experience

Experience with any of the following is a plus:

Educational YouTube channels

Psychology or personal development content

Motion graphics

Thumbnail design

Color correction

Audio cleanup

YouTube strategy or audience retention

My Vision for This Partnership

I'm not looking for someone who simply edits videos.

I'm looking for a creative partner who will gradually learn the style of the channel and help build a consistent viewing experience. My hope is that, over time, we develop a streamlined workflow where each episode becomes easier to produce while continuing to improve in quality.

I value open communication, thoughtful collaboration, and long-term working relationships.

To Apply

Please include:

A brief introduction about yourself

Links to 3–5 YouTube videos you've edited that best represent your work

A sentence or two describing your editing philosophy

Your typical turnaround time for a 12–18 minute YouTube video

Your hourly rate or pricing for:

The paid trial project

An ongoing weekly partnership

Your favorite educational YouTube channel and why you think its editing works well

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