Lead Video Editor for YouTube and Shorts (Premium Storytelling) Paid Trial First
I am hiring one lead video editor to own the editing style across my YouTube channel and short form content.
This is professional, story led content. I want a clean, premium edit style with strong pacing and storytelling.
Not gimmicky, but still modern and cool. Any effects, cutaways, stock footage, AI visuals, or animations must be justified and support the message.
Top priority is video and audio quality. Clean visuals, clean sound, consistent levels.
I will manage all posting myself. This role is editing only.
My channel is here for context:
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What you will edit
My content includes a mix of:
• Long form podcast episodes (about 60 minutes per episode, starting April)
• Short form clips pulled from podcast episodes and existing long form content
• Standalone short form (talking head, YouTube Shorts, Reels style)
• Diary style videos (5 to 10 minutes, reflective, story led)
• Trailers and teasers (Season 2 trailer and promotional cuts)
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Timeline and deliverables
Paid trial first (late February)
Shortlisted editors will be invited to a paid trial.
Trial deliverables:
1. One short (30 to 45 seconds)
• 9:16, 1080x1920
• Captions burned in, clean and readable (1 to 2 lines max)
• Strong hook in the first 1 to 2 seconds
• Modern, premium edit style
• Clean audio levels and clarity
2. One teaser trailer concept (20 to 30 seconds)
• Builds curiosity for Season 2
• Modern, premium feel
• Clean audio and pacing
Trial footage:
Shortlisted candidates will receive 3 specific video links from my channel to choose from. Please choose one and use only that video as your source footage.
Trial rules:
• Include the link and timestamps used for both edits
• One revision round only
• Delivery within 72 hours of receiving the 3 video options
• Work must remain private and must not be posted anywhere
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March deliverables (monthly retainer begins)
There are no podcasts in March. Deliverables for March are:
• 15 shorts total
• 5 diary style videos (5 to 10 minutes each)
• Season 2 trailer (2 to 3 minutes)
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From April onward (monthly retainer continues)
Monthly deliverables from April:
• 2 long form podcast episodes per month (about 60 minutes each)
• 6 shorts per episode (12 shorts total per month)
• 2 diary style videos per month (5 to 10 minutes each)
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Quality requirements (top priority)
Video and audio quality are top priority.
• Clean, natural color (no heavy filters)
• Crisp image, stable export settings
• Clean vocal clarity, consistent loudness across edits
• Reduce noise and harshness where needed, without making voices sound unnatural
4K requirement:
• Diary videos and long form podcast episodes must be delivered in 4K (when source footage allows)
• Shorts can be delivered in 1080x1920 (9:16), unless otherwise requested
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Style requirements (non negotiable)
• Premium, modern, clean, story led
• Not gimmicky, but still cool and engaging
• Tight pacing: remove dead air and fluff without making it feel robotic
• Captions must be readable, accurate, and not cluttered
• Music should be subtle and supportive, never competing with voice
Allowed when justified:
• Cutaways to b roll, stock footage, screenshots, on screen text, simple animation
• AI generated visuals or clips, only if they clearly support what is being said
• Minimal motion graphics for emphasis
Not allowed:
• Heavy templates, random meme effects, over animated styles
• Cartoon or gaming style overlays by default
• Distracting motion graphics that do not add meaning
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Deliverables and format
Shorts:
• 9:16, 1080x1920
• Captions burned in
• Safe margins respected
• File naming: Short 01 Topic
Long form podcasts (4K):
• Final MP4 export in 4K (when source footage allows)
• Clean audio export (WAV preferred)
• Preferred: a simple timestamp list of strong moments for shorts
Diary videos (4K):
• Delivered in 4K (when source footage allows)
• Usually 16:9 for YouTube unless specified otherwise
• Story led pacing, premium feel
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To apply (please follow exactly)
1. Share 2 to 3 links to podcast to shorts edits you have done
2. Share 1 link to a teaser, trailer, or story led edit
3. Confirm you can deliver a clean premium style that is modern and cool, without relying on gimmicks
4. Confirm you can deliver high quality audio (clean vocal clarity, consistent levels)
5. State your fixed price for the paid trial (short + teaser) and your turnaround time
6. Provide your proposed monthly retainer for:
• March deliverables
• April onward deliverables
Applications without relevant links will be declined.
