Experienced YouTube Video Editor & Channel Manager (Long-Form Content)

Part-time to start (with opportunity to grow into long-term role)

Industry: Interior Design, Real Estate, Lifestyle / Vlog

About the Role

I’m an interior designer and real estate creative launching a brand-new YouTube channel, and I’m looking for an experienced YouTube Video Editor & Channel Manager who understands how to edit for performance, retention, and growth—not just aesthetics.

This role is for someone who deeply understands the YouTube algorithm, knows how to structure long-form content (15–20 minutes) to keep viewers watching, and can help grow a channel strategically from the ground up.

You will be a key creative partner, not just an editor.

What You’ll Be Doing

Edit long-form YouTube videos (15–20 min) optimized for:

Viewer retention

Watch time

Engagement

Shape videos with strong pacing, storytelling, hooks, and pattern interrupts

Add dynamic B-roll, text, sound design, and subtle motion graphics where appropriate

Create or collaborate on high-converting YouTube thumbnails

Optimize videos for YouTube best practices (titles, pacing, structure)

Assist with channel strategy, performance feedback, and improvement ideas

Maintain consistent brand style and visual identity

(Optional but a plus) Assist with upload workflow and basic channel management

Required Experience (Important)

5+ years of experience editing YouTube videos

Proven experience editing long-form YouTube content that actually performs

Strong understanding of:

Audience retention

Hooks and openings (first 5–30 seconds)

YouTube pacing vs. cinematic pacing

Experience working with creators or brands (not just corporate videos)

Solid understanding of thumbnails that convert viewers to clicks

Comfortable receiving feedback and iterating strategically

Ideal Background & Style Fit

This channel will focus on:

Interior design

Real estate & short-term rentals

Business & creative lifestyle

Light vlog-style content mixed with education

Editors who enjoy clean, elevated, modern, and engaging content will be a great fit.

Some YouTube creators whose style, pacing, and quality I admire:

Vanessa Lau

Mark Rober

Robuilt

Studio McGee

Sophie Paterson

The Lifestyled Co

You don’t need to match these exactly—but your editing should feel intentional, smart, and algorithm-aware.

Software & Skills

Proficiency in Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or DaVinci Resolve

Strong sense of timing, rhythm, and storytelling

Comfortable with color correction, audio cleanup, and text animation

Thumbnail design experience (Photoshop, Canva, etc.)

Organized workflow and reliable turnaround times

What I’m Looking For (Personality & Work Style)

Proactive and strategic thinker

Genuinely interested in YouTube growth (not just editing)

Detail-oriented and performance-driven

Open to collaboration and creative input

Looking for a long-term working relationship, not one-off gigs

How to Apply

Please include:

A brief introduction about you

Links to YouTube channels or videos you’ve edited (long-form only)

Your specific role in those projects

Any results you can share (views, growth, retention, etc.)

Your hourly or per-video rate

Your availability per week

Applications without relevant YouTube examples will not be considered.

If you’re passionate about YouTube growth, understand how to edit content that keeps people watching, and want to help build a channel from the ground up—I’d love to hear from you.