YouTube Long-Form Video Editor Needed

Posted 2 days ago

Worldwide

Summary

We are looking for a talented and reliable *YouTube Video Editor* to join our team for ongoing work. You will be editing *8–12 minute long-form YouTube videos*. We’re looking for someone who understands how to make videos engaging, fast-paced, and enjoyable to watch from beginning to end. ### What You'll Be Doing * Edit 8–12 minute YouTube videos * Add engaging cuts, transitions, B-roll, graphics, text, sound effects, and music where needed * Improve pacing and retention * Remove unnecessary pauses and boring sections * Create a polished, professional final video * Follow our editing style and references ### Requirements * Proven experience editing YouTube long-form content * Strong understanding of *YouTube audience retention and storytelling* * Experience with Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or similar software * Ability to source relevant B-roll and visual elements * Good communication and ability to meet deadlines * Available for ongoing work ### When Applying, Please Include 1. Your best *2–3 examples of long-form YouTube videos* you have edited 2. Your rate per 8–12 minute video 3. How long it typically takes you to complete one video 4. A short explanation of how you keep viewers engaged throughout a video This can become a *long-term opportunity* for the right editor. We are looking for someone reliable, creative, and interested in building an ongoing working relationship.

  • $15.00

    Fixed-price
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type

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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
YouTube Video
Video Editing
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:2 days ago
  • Hires:
    1
  • Interviewing:
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  • Invites sent:
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  • Unanswered invites:
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About the client
Member since Apr 24, 2025
  • PAK
    Karachi3:35 AM
  • $135 total spent
    6 hires, 0 active
  • Real Estate
    Small company (2-9 people)

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