YouTube Video Editor & Growth Strategist for Personal Brand Channel

Category: Video Editing Job Type: Hourly, ongoing Rate: $55–$75/hr (based on experience) Estimated Hours: ~10–15 hrs/month to start (2 long-form videos/month), with room to grow Why this role: This starts at 2 videos/month but there's real room to grow. Lacy already has a loyal following with over 70k IG followers, 400k IG following on her business account @tobemagnetic, and 34k subscribers on To Be Magnetic youtube channel. Although her personal channel will be starting from scratch, it has the real potential to grow and scale quickly. There is also the opportunity to do more editing for To Be Magnetic's youtube channel and for Jessica Gill's youtube channel (podcast cohost) if it's an aligned fit. Job Description: We're looking for an experienced YouTube video editor to work on Lacy Phillips' personal YouTube channel. A good example of what she is looking to create is similar to Ballerina Farm. This isn't a corporate talking head, it will be a lot of day in the life vlogging content around her hobby farm properties in Topanga and Mendocino. To get a better sense of her aesthetic and style you can check out her instagram account: @lacyannephillips. We're looking for simple and clean cuts, grounded, chic, and the kind of youtube video that makes you feel like you're right there experiencing it all with her. This is also a bit of a strategic editing role and it's a big bonus if you have some expertise around thumbnails, hooks, and video titles. If you have any insights on SEO optimization, tagging, etc. for overall channel performance, even better! What you'll be doing: - Edit 2 long-form videos per month (personal vlogging content) - Optimize video titles, descriptions, and tags for YouTube SEO - Design or guide the creation of thumbnails that drive click-through - Structure hooks and pacing in the first 15–30 seconds to maximize retention - Advise on what's working/not working based on the YouTube algorithm trends and channel analytics - Collaborate with our team on content strategy as the channel grows What we're looking for: Proven experience editing specifically for YouTube (not just general video editing). Please share channel examples you've worked on, ideally with any growth metrics or shareable insights. - Strong understanding of YouTube SEO, algorithm behavior, audience retention curves, and CTR optimization - Skilled in thumbnail design and title testing/hook writing - Comfortable working independently, hitting monthly deadlines, and giving strategic input as needed - Experience with personal brand / creator / coaching / personal development content is a plus To apply, please include: - Why you think you're the right fit for this role - Links to 2–3 YouTube videos you've edited or your portfolio (bonus points if you can speak to how they performed) - A short note on how you approach YouTube editing specifically - Your hourly rate and availability