Simple YouTube Video Editor (Clean Edits, Fast Turnaround, Ongoing Work)

Video Editor for Educational Real Estate YouTube Channel — Ongoing Work Job Description I’m Jo R., a real estate professional creating conversational, educational YouTube videos about Middle Tennessee. My content includes neighborhood guides, relocation information, local developments, real estate education, house tours, property walkthroughs, and videos designed to help local homeowners and people considering a move make better decisions. The purpose of the channel is to generate real business, not simply views. Clarity, trust, personality, and watchability matter more than flashy editing. I’m looking for a dependable video editor for an initial 1–3 month trial, with strong potential for an ongoing working relationship. Editing Style The style should feel clean, professional, natural, and engaging. I do not want excessive transitions, constant zooms, gimmicky sound effects, or editing that makes the video feel artificial. The editor should tighten the pacing while preserving my natural delivery, personality, and sense of humor. Reference style: https://www.youtube.com/@LIVINGINDALLAS Please review several of his long-form videos before applying. I’m especially interested in the pacing, clean cuts, map graphics, B-roll integration, numbered callouts, data overlays, and the way the editing supports a natural talking-head delivery. I do not want a direct copy of his branding, graphics, or personality. The goal is to adapt the useful editing principles to my own voice and Middle Tennessee real estate content. Typical Editing Needs Remove mistakes, repeated sections, long pauses, and dead air Maintain a natural, conversational pace Clean and improve audio Add provided local B-roll, home footage, drone footage, screenshots, and photos Add simple, professional text overlays for statistics and key points Add clear numbered lists and visual callouts when useful Incorporate maps, MLS screenshots, and other data supplied or approved by me Add simple calls to action Use captions selectively where they improve clarity Export a polished, upload-ready YouTube video House Tour and Walkthrough Editing Edit house tours so the layout and flow of the property are easy to follow Use room labels or simple callouts when helpful Balance property footage with commentary without making the video feel like a glossy commercial Correct common exposure, lighting, and audio inconsistencies in walkthrough footage Keep the property attractive while preserving a natural and realistic appearance Avoid edits or visual changes that could make the home appear misleadingly enhanced Video Types Talking-head educational videos Neighborhood and community guides Relocation videos Local development and real estate news videos House tours and property walkthroughs On-location lifestyle and area videos Videos combining talking-head footage with maps, B-roll, screenshots, and data Final videos will generally range from 10 to 25 minutes. What I Will Provide Depending on the project, I will provide: Raw video footage B-roll and local footage A script or outline Maps, screenshots, data, and source material Notes about required graphics and corrections Examples of the desired visual style You will not be expected to independently verify real estate, MLS, zoning, flood-zone, geographic, or other factual information. Maps, screenshots, and data should be based on materials I provide or approve. Ideal Editor Experienced with long-form talking-head or educational YouTube content Experienced with house tours, walkthroughs, or real estate content Comfortable working with maps, screenshots, data overlays, B-roll, and numbered lists Able to improve pacing without making the edit feel frantic or overproduced Strong attention to detail Reliable with communication and deadlines Comfortable receiving clear feedback and making reasonable revisions Interested in an ongoing partnership rather than a single project Professional editing software is required. Pricing and Turnaround Please provide: Your rate for a final video of approximately 10–15 minutes Your rate for a final video of approximately 16–25 minutes Any package pricing you offer for ongoing monthly work Your normal turnaround time What is included in your price, including the number of revisions A 48-hour turnaround is preferred for standard videos, with reasonable flexibility for more complex neighborhood guides, map-heavy videos, and house tours. To Apply Please send: Two or three examples of long-form talking-head, educational, real estate, finance, house tour, or similar content you have edited Your proposed tiered pricing Your typical turnaround time Confirmation that you are comfortable using maps, data overlays, screenshots, B-roll, simple graphics, and numbered lists A brief explanation of how you keep a video engaging without over-editing it After reviewing the reference channel, briefly describe what you notice about the editing style and how you would adapt it without overproducing my videos Please do not send portfolios consisting mainly of gaming edits, music videos, wedding films, or cinematic reels. Selected applicants may be asked to complete a short paid test edit.