YouTube Video Editor – Paid Opportunity
Job Description
A growing digital creator is seeking an experienced YouTube video editor to join their content team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of YouTube trends, storytelling techniques, and audience engagement strategies. This role is perfect for someone who can deliver high-quality edits quickly and help optimize content for maximum reach.
Job Responsibilities
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Edit engaging and polished videos tailored for YouTube audiences
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Implement strategies aligned with the YouTube algorithm to improve visibility
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Ensure quick turnaround times while maintaining quality
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Collaborate with the creator to develop cohesive visual storytelling
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Stay updated on current YouTube trends and editing styles
Requirements
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Proven experience as a YouTube editor
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Strong knowledge of the YouTube algorithm and SEO best practices
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Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects
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Creative eye for pacing, transitions, and audience retention
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Portfolio or samples of previous YouTube work
Compensation
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Paid opportunity (rate to be discussed based on experience)
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Remote Wedding Video Editor (Project-Based)
Job Description
A wedding filmmaking team is hiring skilled, experienced video editors for remote, project-based post-production work. This role is best for editors who can confidently cut cinematic wedding films from start to finish, deliver polished edits on deadline, and communicate clearly across multiple projects. Consistent, reliable editors may receive priority access to higher project volume.
Job Responsibilities
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Edit cinematic wedding films from raw footage to final delivery
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Create a teaser edit (about 1 minute)
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Produce a highlight film (about 6–10 minutes)
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Assemble a documentary edit (about 10–40 minutes, including vows and speeches)
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Build IG-ready assets, including Instagram carousel layouts (7–15 slides) pulled from footage/stills
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Manage timelines, provide clear delivery dates, and meet agreed turnaround expectations
Requirements
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Strong storytelling, pacing, emotion, and music selection skills
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Tasteful, cinematic editing style (avoid overly flashy or dated effects)
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Confident color grading for natural, cinematic looks
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Reliable system/gear capable of handling 4K editing smoothly
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Organized workflow and ability to manage multiple projects at once
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Clear, responsive communication
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Wedding editing experience preferred
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Able to deliver portfolio-ready work with minimal supervision
Compensation
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$250–$475 per project (based on edit type and workload)
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Potential earnings up to $2,000 per month for editors completing an average of 8 projects
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Additional opportunities and pay possible during peak season based on quality and reliability