Part Time
480/month
20
Aug 12, 2026
About the Role
I'm Dr. Mel, The Contracts Coach. I help small business owners, veterans, minority entrepreneurs, and mid-career professionals win government contracts using AI and real systems. I need a dedicated YouTube editor who can turn raw footage into polished, watch-time-optimized videos and build thumbnails that actually stop the scroll.
This is not a general admin VA role. I need someone who lives and breathes YouTube editing and channel growth strategy, not someone learning on the job.
The Real Goal (Be Direct With Me About This)
YouTube requires 4,000 watch hours in the trailing 12 months to qualify for monetization under current rules, and that threshold is set to double to 8,000 hours for new applicants starting February 1. I need to hit monetization before that date. This means every video needs to be edited for retention, not just posted. If you don't understand the difference between a video that gets views and a video that holds watch time, this isn't the right role for you.
What You'll Do
Edit raw footage (including livestream recordings and unscripted talking-head video) into clean, retention-optimized long-form YouTube videos
Repurpose existing short-form content (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts already filmed) into new long-form or Shorts uploads for YouTube
Design custom thumbnails for every video using our brand colors (bright green background, navy for text/CTAs, gold reserved only for the logo, never used elsewhere)
Write and optimize video titles, descriptions, and tags for search (not just clever captions, actual keyword research)
Manage the upload schedule (currently 3x/week, tapering to 2x/week then 1x/week over a 90-day cycle)
Track basic analytics (watch time, average view duration, click-through rate on thumbnails) and flag what's working so we can do more of it
Optionally repost finished long-form or Shorts content to other platforms
What I Need From You
A portfolio or reel of YouTube edits you've personally done, not just "I know Premiere/CapCut," show me actual channel growth or retention results if you have them
Real understanding of what drives YouTube watch time and retention (hooks, pacing, pattern interrupts, thumbnail/title match), not just editing software skills
Ability to work independently from raw footage with minimal direction once you understand the brand voice
Comfortable using Claude AI as a daily work tool for scripting, research, and workflow support
Reliable, fast turnaround; content needs to go out on schedule, not "whenever it's done"
Software/Tools
Video editing software of your choice (CapCut, Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, etc, tell me what you use and why)
Canva or similar for thumbnails (must match provided brand guide: Yield Emerald green background, navy for text/buttons, white for supporting text, gold reserved for the logo only)
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Google Drive for file sharing
YouTube Studio access (will be granted as a Manager/Editor role, not Owner, for account security)
Core Values I Need From Anyone On My Team
Make an Impact — take ownership of the outcome, not just the task
Innovate and Solve — bring me solutions, not just problems
Plan Ahead — think about what a video needs before I have to ask
Affirm and Communicate — tell me early if something's off track, not after a deadline is missed
Commit to Excellence — I'd rather wait an extra day for something great than get something rushed and average
Trust the Mission — protect the brand, this channel represents real people trying to change their financial lives
How to Apply
Send your application to
A link to your editing portfolio or reel (required, applications without work samples won't be considered)
Your typical turnaround time per video
Your availability (days/hours)
Your rate expectations