Video editor to edit for a travel agency

We are building a fast-growing travel YouTube channel focused on cruise ship tours, cabin walkthroughs, reviews and travel breakdowns. We need a skilled YouTube editor who understands retention, pacing and storytelling. This is not a basic cutting job. We are looking for someone who knows how to structure content so people actually watch it. You will be editing both cinematic travel footage and direct-to-camera talking videos. What You’ll Edit - Long-form (8–25 mins): - Full ship tours - Cabin walkthroughs - Cruise reviews - Talking-head analysis - Travel breakdowns Short-form (15–60 seconds): - YouTube Shorts - Instagram Reels - TikTok - Repurposed highlights from long-form content What We’re Looking For - 2+ years editing YouTube content - Strong understanding of watch time and retention - Ability to create compelling hooks in the first 10–20 seconds - Clean audio and colour correction - Motion graphics and captions - Ability to cut long-form into multiple engaging shorts - Reliable turnaround times If you only do basic cuts, this role is not for you. We want someone who thinks about structure, audience psychology and engagement. Nice to Have - Experience editing travel content - Thumbnail experience - YouTube SEO understanding - Motion graphics capability Project Details - Ongoing work - 1–3 long-form videos per week - Multiple shorts per long-form video - Raw footage provided Compensation: Open to per-video or monthly rate. Please include your rate in your proposal. To Apply - Send 2–3 long-form YouTube videos you have edited - Send 2–3 shorts you have edited - Tell us your turnaround time for a 15-minute video - Start your proposal with the word “Anchor” so we know you read this Applications without relevant YouTube examples will not be considered.