Fixed editor for YT

Summary I'm building "La Belle Renaissance," a YouTube channel focused on interviews exploring femininity, elegance, and cultural commentary for women aged 18-35. I love conducting interviews but need a dedicated editor to transform raw footage into engaging YouTube content. I'm looking for a long-term collaborator who can commit to 2 videos per week. WHAT I NEED: ✓ Edit 2 YouTube videos per week (~20-30 minutes each) ✓ Current channel style: https://youtu.be/eF_JSFg5wVU?si=Cdh-OXHV2RaLxE95 ✓ Target editing style (dynamic, engaging): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVYzoGYgjhg https://youtu.be/C0gNjFy4Brs?si=4BABAiXd20swFsYg EDITING DELIVERABLES PER VIDEO: - 1 x Full YouTube video (edited, color-graded, optimized) - 3 x Instagram/TikTok reels (30-60 sec clips, extracted from main content) - 1 thumbnail per video ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ EDITING SPECIFICATIONS: MAIN VIDEO: - Multi-camera sync (interview subject + host) where applicable - Dynamic pacing — cut to match speaker energy - Lower thirds with guest names/credentials - Branded intro/outro (to be provided) - Color grading for consistent look - Background music & sound design (royalty-free library OK) - YouTube title card and chapter markers - Final output: MP4, optimized for YouTube (1080p minimum) REELS (3 per episode): - Short, punchy clips (~30-60 sec each) - Hook in first 3 seconds - Vertical format (9:16) for TikTok/Instagram - Add captions (quote-based or key soundbites) - Add B-roll to ensure virality - MP4 format ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE: ✓ Experience editing YouTube interview/podcast content (NOT gaming/vlogging only) ✓ Comfortable with multi-camera editing ✓ Strong audio editing skills (crucial for interviews) ✓ Understands pacing & storytelling in long-form content ✓ Can create social media clips efficiently ✓ Reliable turnaround (videos delivered within 5-7 days of raw footage) ✓ Responsive to feedback and open to style refinement ✓ English communication (async mostly, some timezone overlap ideal) ✓ Thinks with me in terms how we can grow the channel and make the videos go viral ✓ Deadline is deadline! And good communication is expected as the bare minimum ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ PROJECT TIMELINE & COMPENSATION: COMMITMENT: Long-term, recurring (minimum 3 months, ideally ongoing) SCHEDULE: 2 videos/week = ~8-10 videos/month DELIVERABLES PER VIDEO: - 1 x Edited YouTube video (20-30 min) - 3 x Instagram/TikTok reels (30-60 sec each) - 1 thumbnail BUDGET: €20 per video (~€160-200/month) - Depends on experience, turnaround speed, and portfolio quality - Open to negotiation if editor has strong interview/YouTube background PAYMENT TERMS: - Fixed price per video OR monthly retainer (preferred for stability) - Payment after video delivery & approval - Potential for rate increase if performance exceeds expectations ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ HOW TO APPLY: Please provide: 1. Portfolio link (YouTube videos you've edited, or similar interview/long-form content) 2. Estimated turnaround time for a 25-min interview video 3. Your experience with social media reels 4. Timezone & availability 5. Any questions about the project I'll ask shortlisted candidates to edit 1 test video so we can assess fit before committing. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ WHY THIS IS GOOD FOR YOU (the editor): ✓ Stable, recurring income (not one-off projects) ✓ Clear, consistent brief = less back-and-forth ✓ Your work gets exposure on growing channel ✓ Potential for long-term partnership & rate increases ✓ Portfolio-building in interview/YouTube space