Lead YouTube Editor (Growth Path to Executive Producer)

Lead YouTube Editor (Opportunity to Grow into Executive Producer) Please read this entire posting before applying. We're not looking for someone to simply edit videos. We're looking for a creative partner who wants to help build a media company. We're building a premium founder-led interview show about careers, leadership, opportunity, and the conversations that change people's lives. Every episode is designed to become a long-term asset that builds trust, authority, and impact—not just another video uploaded to YouTube. If you love YouTube, obsess over storytelling and audience retention, and want to grow with a brand from the ground floor, we'd love to meet you. Before You Apply Please read the attached Creative Playbook before submitting your proposal. It explains: The vision behind our show What we're building over the next several years Our editing philosophy The creative standards we expect How we think about YouTube, storytelling, and audience retention What success looks like in this role The playbook isn't a list of rules—it's a look inside how we think. We're looking for someone whose creative instincts align with that vision. About Us The Excellence Factory is the media company behind Dr. DéRecco Lynch—higher education executive, speaker, author of The Invisible Interview, and host of Outta Line. Our mission is simple: We help ambitious people gain access to the relationships, opportunities, and conversations most people never know exist. Through interviews with executives, entrepreneurs, creators, athletes, and industry leaders, we're building one of the most compelling interview shows focused on careers, leadership, and opportunity. What You'll Do You'll lead post-production for the show, including: Editing long-form YouTube interviews into polished, high-retention episodes Creating YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikToks, and LinkedIn clips from every episode Crafting pacing, sound design, motion graphics, captions, and visual storytelling Organizing project files and media assets Collaborating on thumbnails, hooks, and overall creative direction Bringing ideas that make every episode stronger As we grow, this role has the opportunity to evolve into an Executive Producer position with greater creative ownership. Who You Are We're looking for someone who: Has edited professional YouTube content Understands audience retention, pacing, and storytelling Knows how to turn a 40-minute interview into compelling long-form and short-form content Takes initiative and doesn't wait to be told every creative decision Communicates clearly and consistently Delivers high-quality work on deadline Wants to help build something—not simply complete freelance projects Bonus if you have experience with: Motion graphics Thumbnail design Premiere Pro, After Effects, or DaVinci Resolve Podcast or interview-style editing Our Standard We care far more about making one exceptional episode than publishing four average ones. We're building a library of content that people will discover for years—not just content that performs for a weekend. If you're the type of editor who watches YouTube and instinctively thinks, "I'd cut this differently," you'll probably fit right in. Hiring Process We hire on the work—not the proposal. To apply, please include: Links to 2–3 YouTube videos you personally edited Your exact role on each project Your editing software of choice Your typical turnaround time for a 30–45 minute interview In a few sentences, tell us what stood out to you from the attached Creative Playbook and why you'd be excited to help build this show. Finalists will complete a paid editing test using one of our real episodes. We'll provide the footage, our brand direction, and creative expectations. We're looking for storytelling, retention, and creative judgment—not just technical editing. Details Compensation: $25–45/hour (based on experience) Schedule: Part-time to start, with long-term growth opportunities Location: Fully remote Start Date: As soon as we find the right person If you're looking for another freelance editing gig, this probably isn't the right fit. If you're excited by the idea of helping build a world-class interview show and growing into a long-term creative leader, we'd love to hear from you.