Experienced YOUTUBE Video Editor Needed for Influencer

We are hiring an experienced long-form podcast video editor to support entrepreneur, speaker, and online influencer Keith Kalfas and his growing media brand in the home service industry. We are looking for someone who understands: * High-level YouTube editing * Influencer/personal brand content * Retention editing * Sponsor/commercial placement * Audio pacing and conversational flow * Modern podcast production standards MUST UNDERSTAND: YouTube audience engagement - end screens/sound/subscribe bells/Text About the Brand: Keith Kalfas is a well-known entrepreneur and content creator in the home service industry with millions of views across YouTube and social platforms. Content focuses on: * Entrepreneurship * Business growth * Home service businesses *Podcasts Project Scope: We currently have a growing backlog of filmed podcast episodes and are building a scalable media production workflow. Episodes are generally: * 45–60 minutes * Occasionally longer * Multi-camera or single-camera depending on production * Delivered with sponsor/commercial segments * Intended for YouTube and podcast publishing What You’ll Be Responsible For: * Editing long-form podcast episodes * Cleaning up pacing and conversational flow * Adding intro/outro segments * Inserting sponsor commercials/ad placements * Basic audio leveling and cleanup * Exporting finalized YouTube-ready episodes * Organizing project files properly * Meeting deadlines consistently * Following established brand style and direction * Communicating proactively Important: We are NOT looking for: * Basic “cut and chop” editors * TikTok-only editors * Inconsistent freelancers * Editors who disappear mid-project * Agencies outsourcing unknown talent We ARE looking for: * Someone who can become a long-term media partner Preferred Experience: * YouTube creator editing * Business/entrepreneurship podcasts * Influencer brands * Adobe Premiere Pro preferred * Understanding of retention editing and pacing * Experience working with sponsor integrations Bonus if you understand: * Home service industry * Entrepreneur content * Educational business content Budget: * Target budget: approximately $160 per episode * Max budget: approximately $250 To Apply: Please send: 1. Portfolio examples of only long form YouTube Content that is relevant to job posting 2. YouTube channels or creators you’ve edited for 3. Your typical turnaround time 4. Software you use We are looking to hire quickly and build a long-term relationship with the right editor!