Video Editor Needed for Engaging YouTube & Social Media Content

YouTube Video Editor (Paid Trial – Long-Term Opportunity) I'm looking for a creative video editor to help build a long-term YouTube channel. Rather than asking for a sample edit, I'm inviting multiple editors to edit the (same raw footage) in their own unique style. I want to see your creativity, storytelling, pacing, and ability to keep viewers engaged. Budget: $75–$100 per edited video (price is negotiable) _________________________________________________________________________ What I'll Provide -Raw footage (typically less than 15+ minutes) -My YouTube channel - A sample video that captures the vibe and overall style I'm aiming for (not for copying exactly—just as inspiration) _________________________________________________________________________ Creative Freedom I don't want a basic cut. I want you to edit the video in your own style while keeping it engaging from start to finish. Surprise me with your creativity. _________________________________________________________________________ Feel free to use: * Motion graphics * Zooms and dynamic camera movement * B-roll * Sound effects * Background music * Animated captions (when appropriate) * Color correction * Creative transitions * Anything else that improves storytelling and viewer retention The goal is to create videos that people genuinely want to keep watching. _________________________________________________________________________ Upload Schedule The goal is to publish one video every Friday, so reliability and meeting deadlines are very important. What I'm Looking For * Experience editing YouTube videos * Strong storytelling and pacing * Great communication * Ability to meet weekly deadlines * Someone interested in a long-term collaboration I'm looking for an editor whose creativity and storytelling stand out. If we're a great fit, this will become an ongoing weekly collaboration with consistent work editing one YouTube video each week. _________________________________________________________________________ In the future, I'd like to produce videos and thumbnails that share the same aesthetic as the videos linked here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rFTTX-IK6g&t=75s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ygr_DcuLko&list=WL&index=64 _________________________________________________________________________ Please submit videos via the Upwork chat by Friday August 7, 2026 @ 11:59 EST.