Part Time
4.50
30
Oct 17, 2026
About the Brand
I am launching Safe Travels with Steve, a travel YouTube channel, podcast, and website designed to help people explore the world with greater confidence.
As a retired police commander and experienced traveler, I combine practical safety knowledge with a love of adventure. The content will feature destinations, cruises, travel tips, gear, and real-world experiences—helping people travel smarter while enjoying everything the world has to offer.
I am looking for a creative, reliable, and organized professional to help turn my footage and ideas into engaging content and manage the channel’s day-to-day operations. My role is to travel, appear on camera, and provide content and direction. Your role is to help bring that content to life and keep production moving.
Primary Responsibilities
Video Editing and Content Production
Edit raw footage into engaging, professional YouTube videos with clear storytelling and strong pacing.
Improve audio, adjust color, add captions, and incorporate appropriate graphics, music, and B-roll.
Create YouTube Shorts and repurpose content for Instagram Reels and
Design compelling thumbnails that accurately represent each video.
Organize footage, project files, and finished content so everything is easy to locate.
Use properly licensed music, images, and other assets.
YouTube Channel Management
Maintain a content calendar and consistent publishing schedule.
Upload and schedule videos, including titles, descriptions, chapters, captions, playlists, and end screens.
Recommend topics, hooks, and improvements based on audience interests and channel performance.
Monitor analytics and provide a simple report on results and opportunities.
Respond to routine comments in the brand’s voice, encourage meaningful discussion, and flag questions that require my input.
Manage community posts and help build an active, engaged audience.
Help prepare, launch, and manage channel memberships when available, including member communications, benefits, and exclusive content.
Support future sponsorships, affiliate links, and other revenue opportunities.
Additional Responsibilities Based on Your Skills
Ideally, the same person can also provide some administrative and website support. Please be clear about which of these you can confidently handle:
Manage tasks, calendars, files, and project deadlines.
Research destinations, travel products, potential sponsors, and content ideas.
Organize incoming business inquiries and prepare draft responses.
Help build and maintain a professional website using WordPress or another suitable platform.
Publish videos, articles, travel resources, and updates on the website.
Help set up
Coordinate with outside specialists when needed.
YouTube management and video editing are the priorities. Advanced website development is a bonus, not a requirement. Workload and priorities will be agreed upon based on your availability and strengths.
What I Am Looking For
Demonstrated experience editing YouTube videos and managing a channel.
A portfolio showing your editing, storytelling, and thumbnail skills.
Strong written English and clear communication.
Proficiency in Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, or comparable editing software.
Experience with Canva, Photoshop, or another thumbnail design tool.
An understanding of audience retention, YouTube analytics, and content optimization.
Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Reliable internet and a computer capable of handling video editing and large files.
The ability to work independently, suggest improvements, and meet agreed deadlines.
Willingness to have scheduled check-ins with me during mutually agreed hours. I am based in California.
Travel content experience, podcast editing, website development,
I value honest communication and thoughtful work. I am looking for someone who will take ownership, ask good questions, and help build a lasting brand. We will grow through useful content and authentic engagement—no purchased followers, fake views, or spam tactics.
Schedule and Compensation
This is a remote position with the potential for a long-term working relationship.
Please include your availability, preferred weekly hours, and expected compensation in Philippine pesos or U.S. dollars. The initial scope and schedule will be agreed upon based on experience and fit, with room to expand as the brand grows.
How to Apply
Use the subject line: Safe Travels — YouTube Manager & Editor
Please include:
A brief introduction and why this role interests you.
Links to two or three relevant videos you edited, explaining exactly what you did on each.
Examples of thumbnails and any YouTube channels you have helped manage.
The editing and project management tools you use.
Any experience with websites, administrative support, memberships, or sponsorships.
Your available hours per week, time zone, and preferred working schedule.
Your expected hourly rate or monthly compensation, with the number of hours included.
Your typical turnaround time for an 8–12 minute video, assuming organized footage is provided.
One idea for making a travel and safety channel informative, entertaining, and worth subscribing to.
Shortlisted applicants may be invited to complete a small, paid editing exercise.
I am looking for a dependable creative partner who wants to help build something meaningful—and have some fun along the way.