Youtube Video Editor HIGH QUALITY

# YouTube Video Editor (Educational / Talking Head Content)

## Position Type

Part-Time / Ongoing Contractor

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## About This Role

We have an existing editor and are building a reliable, long-term team. This is not a desperate replacement gig — we're looking for someone who can grow with the channel, deliver consistently, and become a trusted part of our production workflow.

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## Compensation

Per-package pricing (no video = no pay):

**Starting Rate (Trial + First Month):**
- $50 per video package
- Includes:
- 1 long-form YouTube video (5–10 min final runtime)
- 5–7 short-form vertical clips
- 1 custom thumbnail

**Scaling Rate (After Proven Consistency):**
- $75–$100 per package after 4–6 successful deliveries
- Based on quality, reliability, and communication

**Additional standalone shorts:**
- $5 each
- $6–$8 if heavier editing or custom graphics required

**Payment Schedule:**
- Every 2 weeks
- Only for packages actually delivered and approved

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## About The Channel

This channel focuses on:

- mortgages
- real estate
- financial education
- wealth-building concepts

The editing style should feel:

- modern
- clean
- high-retention
- professional
- trustworthy

The goal is NOT gimmicky or overhyped editing.

We want viewers to feel:
*"Clear, calm, confident guidance."*

Style references:

- Graham Stephan
- Ali Abdaal
- Mark Tilbury

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## What You'll Be Editing

You will primarily edit:

- talking-head educational videos
- financial storytelling content
- mortgage strategy content
- real-world buyer scenarios

Typical long-form videos:

- 5–10 minutes

You will also create:

- YouTube Shorts
- Instagram Reels
- TikTok clips
- LinkedIn vertical clips

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## Responsibilities

### Long-Form Editing

You will:

- remove mistakes, pauses, filler words
- tighten pacing for retention
- add subtle zoom cuts and jump cuts
- add clean captions and text emphasis
- add occasional b-roll and overlays
- integrate provided infographics and visuals
- use light background music and subtle sound design
- maintain a clean, modern YouTube pacing style

### Short-Form Content

From each long-form video:

- identify strong hook ---------- nts
- create 5–7 vertical clips
- format properly for 9:16 platforms
- add captions and pacing optimized for retention
- create clips that drive viewers toward the long-form video

**IMPORTANT:**
Shorts should feel like previews and curiosity-builders — not full summaries.

### Thumbnails

You will create 1 custom thumbnail per long-form video:

- clean, modern design
- clear focal point
- readable text at small sizes
- consistent with channel branding

### Visual / Graphics Work

You may occasionally:

- add simple motion graphics
- integrate charts and infographics
- use stock footage selectively
- organize visuals to improve understanding

Most visuals and scripts will be provided.

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## Editing Style Requirements

We are looking for editors who understand:

- pacing
- storytelling rhythm
- educational retention
- visual clarity
- modern YouTube editing

This is NOT ---------- editing.

We prefer:

- clean cinematic pacing
- calm confidence
- modern documentary feel
- clarity over flashy effects

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## NON-NEGOTIABLES

### Accuracy Matters

This is financial and mortgage content.

All:

- text
- numbers
- names
- graphics
- statistics

MUST match the spoken audio exactly.

Editors who consistently miss details will not be a fit.

### Communication

We value:

- responsiveness
- reliability
- professionalism
- clear communication
- consistency

If deadlines change, communicate early. Silence is the fastest way to lose this role.

### Turnaround Expectations

Typical turnaround:

- 24–48 hours for long-form edit
- Revisions handled quickly

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## Workflow

Typical workflow:

1. Long-form video delivered first
2. Revisions completed
3. Shorts created from approved final video
4. Thumbnail finalized

We are building:

- templates
- SOPs
- editing systems
- reusable assets

Goal: Create a smooth long-term production workflow.

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## Included Resources

You will usually receive:

- raw footage
- script
- topic context
- visual references
- infographic assets
- branding direction

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## Required Skills

- YouTube editing
- Short-form editing
- CapCut or Adobe Premiere Pro
- Understanding of pacing and retention
- Good English comprehension
- Ability to follow detailed instructions
- Basic thumbnail design

Bonus:

- motion graphics
- advanced thumbnail design
- educational content editing
- storytelling instincts

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## Important Notes

We are looking for:

- long-term relationship
- reliability
- someone who grows with the channel

This role may scale to:

- multiple videos per week
- additional responsibilities
- increased compensation over time based on consistency and quality

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## Application Requirements

Please include:

1. 2–3 YouTube videos you edited
2. 2–3 short-form videos you edited
3. 1–2 thumbnail examples
4. Your editing software
5. Your turnaround time for a 5–10 minute video
6. Your rate per package (1 long-form + 5–7 shorts + 1 thumbnail)
7. Your internet speed
8. Your ---------- or WhatsApp

**IMPORTANT:**
Start your application message with the word:

**"EVEREST"**

I'll reply with a youtube video to see if your current skills can match this level of quality.

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## Auto-Disqualifiers

We will not consider applicants who:

- Don't include the word "EVEREST" at the start of their message
- Don't include portfolio examples
- Quote rates wildly outside our range without explanation
- Take more than 48 hours to respond during the application process

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## Trial Process

Selected editors will complete a paid trial edit.

The trial allows both sides to:

- test workflow
- test communication
- test editing style fit
- determine long-term compatibility

We value long-term consistency over short-term speed.