YouTube Video Editor/ Uploader + Thumbnail Designer

YouTube Video Editor + Thumbnail Designer

We are looking for a reliable and efficient YouTube Video Editor to join our growing commentary channel.

This is a long-term position for someone who can edit consistently, follow an established style, communicate well, and handle a steady weekly production schedule.

Our channel focuses on commentary around viral internet stories, social trends, relationships, work/career topics, cost of living, and other relatable cultural discussions.

The editing style will not be overly complex or effects-heavy. We are looking for clean, engaging edits that keep the video moving and support the commentary.

Weekly Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Editing approximately 7–10 long-form YouTube videos per week
• Editing approximately 7 YouTube Shorts per week
• Adding relevant source clips, images, screenshots, headlines, captions, zooms, and simple visual elements where needed
• Removing unnecessary pauses, mistakes, or dead space
• Maintaining good pacing throughout the videos
• Adding basic sound effects, music, or visual emphasis when appropriate
• Creating clickable YouTube thumbnails
• Uploading completed videos to our YouTube channel
• Adding the provided titles, descriptions, and other publishing information
• Making sure videos are properly formatted and ready for publishing
• Organizing video files and keeping the production workflow up to date

Editing Style

The editing itself is relatively straightforward.

We are not looking for extremely complicated motion graphics, cinematic effects, or highly produced documentary-style editing.

The priority is:

• Clean cuts
• Good pacing
• Relevant B-roll/source clips
• Simple zooms and visual emphasis
• On-screen text when useful
• Keeping the viewer engaged without over-editing

Experience editing YouTube commentary/reaction content is strongly preferred.

Working With the Team

You will work closely with our Content Manager, who will help organize the content pipeline and provide the source material, video direction, commentary angles, and other information needed for each video.

Communication and reliability are extremely important.

As the channel grows, we want the editor and Content Manager to develop an efficient workflow together so videos can move smoothly from:

Research → Recording → Editing → Thumbnail → Upload

Requirements

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous YouTube video editing experience
• Understands pacing and audience retention
• Can edit both long-form videos and Shorts
• Can create strong YouTube thumbnails
• Is comfortable working with a high volume of weekly content
• Can follow an established editing style
• Can meet deadlines consistently
• Communicates clearly and responds reliably
• Has a stable internet connection
• Can upload and manage videos inside YouTube Studio
• Is interested in working with the channel long term

You may use Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, or another professional editing program as long as you can produce consistent results.

Compensation

$500 USD per month / $125 USD per week

This is intended to be a consistent, long-term position for the right person.

There will also be opportunities to take on more responsibility as the channel grows.

How to Apply

Please include the following in your application:

1. A short introduction about yourself and your editing experience
2. Links to 2–3 YouTube videos you have personally edited
3. Examples of YouTube thumbnails you have created
4. What editing software you use
5. Your typical turnaround time for a 10–20 minute YouTube video
6. Your availability and how many hours per week you can work

Please also start your application with the words “YouTube Editor” so we know you read the entire job description.

We are looking for someone who wants to become an important part of the team rather than simply complete individual editing projects. working between 14-20 hours per week.

If you are reliable, efficient, understand YouTube, and want consistent long-term work, we would like to hear from you.