Experienced Faceless YouTube Video Editor Needed (Long-Form Content & Retention-Focused Editing)

Posted 4 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

We are looking for an experienced and dependable Video Editor to join our growing content team on a long-term basis. This role focuses primarily on editing long-form YouTube content with a strong emphasis on audience retention, storytelling, pacing, and engagement. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, communicate effectively, and consistently deliver high-quality work on schedule, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role * Long-form YouTube video editing * Average video length: approximately 10–15 minutes * Expected workload: 1–2 videos per week * Flexible schedule with ongoing work opportunities * Focus on creating engaging, retention-driven content Responsibilities * Edit long-form YouTube videos to a professional standard * Improve pacing, flow, and viewer engagement * Incorporate relevant visual elements, graphics, and supporting footage where needed * Enhance storytelling through thoughtful editing decisions * Deliver polished, YouTube-ready content within agreed timelines * Collaborate with the content team and apply feedback effectively Required Skills & Experience * Proven experience editing long-form YouTube content * Strong understanding of audience retention and engagement strategies * Advanced proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Capcut Pro, Higgsfield, Seedance, Gemini, Nano Banana2 or equivalent software * Excellent communication and organizational skills * Ability to manage deadlines independently * Strong understanding of English for content flow, timing, and storytelling Compensation * Competitive compensation based on experience and project requirements * Potential earnings up to $30 USD per hour * Long-term opportunity for the right candidate Application Requirements To be considered, please answer the following: 1. How many years of professional video editing experience do you have? 2. Are you available to consistently edit 1–2 long-form YouTube videos per week? 3. Please provide examples of projects you personally edited from start to finish. 4. What editing software do you primarily use? 5. What computer or workstation specifications do you currently work with? 6. Which AI-powered tools, if any, do you incorporate into your editing workflow? 7. Based on the provided sample project, what would be your fixed-price quote assuming all source footage is supplied? Ideal Candidate * Experienced with YouTube content creation and retention-focused editing * Comfortable working independently with Higgsfield, Seedance, and Capcut Pro * Open to feedback and continuous improvement * Looking for a long-term collaboration rather than a one-off project We are excited to connect with talented editors who take pride in their work and want to contribute to the growth of a successful YouTube channel.

  • $10.00

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    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Video Editing
Graphic Design
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:4 weeks ago
  • Hires:
    1
  • Interviewing:
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  • Invites sent:
    1
  • Unanswered invites:
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About the client
Member since Dec 30, 2025
  • United States
    Dallas3:09 AM
  • $801 total spent
    90 hires, 10 active

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