Talking Head YouTube Editor

Posted 3 days ago

Worldwide

Summary

DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DON’T HAVE OR CAN’T SHOW RESULTS IN THIS NICHE. I’m looking for an experienced YouTube video editor who specializes in talking head YouTube channels, preferably in the conspiracy, mystery, documentary, true crime, or investigative niche. This is not a beginner position. You must have proven results editing videos in this style and be able to provide examples of channels you’ve worked on, portfolio pieces, or analytics demonstrating your impact. What I’m Looking For * Proven experience editing talking head YouTube videos * Experience with conspiracy, mystery, investigative, documentary, or faceless commentary content * Strong pacing and storytelling to maximize viewer retention * Advanced motion graphics, zooms, callouts, stock footage, B-roll, sound design, music, and seamless transitions * Ability to create engaging edits that keep viewers watching * Understanding of YouTube audience retention and editing for high watch time Workload * Approximately 3 videos per week * Long-term opportunity for the right editor To Apply Please include: 1. Links to talking head YouTube channels you’ve edited for. 2. Your best examples in this niche. 3. Any metrics you can share (views, audience retention, watch time improvements, subscriber growth, etc.). 4. Your rate per video. If you cannot demonstrate successful experience editing in this niche, please do not apply. I’m looking for someone who already understands what makes these videos perform and can produce content at a high level from day one.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $10.00

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    $40.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type

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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Audio Editing
YouTube Marketing
Nice-to-have skills
Video Editing
Video Production
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:10 to 15
  • Last viewed by client:3 days ago
  • Interviewing:
    1
  • Invites sent:
    1
  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since Jul 17, 2026
  • United States
    8:50 AM
  • 1 hire, 1 active
  • Media & Entertainment
    Small company (2-9 people)

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