YouTube Video Editor & Thumbnail Creator (Proven Track Record with 10K+ Channels)

I’m looking for an experienced YouTube video editor who can take my content to the next level. This is for one video, with potential for ongoing work if we’re a good fit.

Video Specs:

• Length: 8–15 minutes

• Niche: Commentary / Analysis (Variety channel with personality-driven content)

• Source Footage: Raw talking head footage with supplemental clips, images, B-roll

• Style: Engaging cuts, pacing, zooms, captions (think modern creator-focused editing)

Deliverables:

• Fully edited video (ready to upload)

• Custom thumbnail optimized for CTR

• SEO-optimized title suggestions and tags

• Metadata (description text optimized for engagement/visibility)

Requirements:

• Proven experience editing videos for YouTube channels with 10,000+ subscribers

• Strong understanding of YouTube’s current best practices for retention, SEO, and audience growth

• Ability to handle creative direction while offering your own input

• Portfolio showcasing work with clear performance results (view growth, CTR improvements, etc.)

Compensation:

• Flat rate: $150 – $250 USD for the full package (edited video + thumbnail + metadata)

• Rate depends on experience and quality of portfolio

• Bonus potential for exceptional performance and long-term collaborations

To Apply:

1. Link to your portfolio or previous YouTube work (especially with 10K+ channels)

2. Highlight a video you edited that performed well and why

3. Share your turnaround time for a typical 10-minute video

Looking forward to working with someone who understands what it takes to grow a channel and produce content that clicks—literally and figuratively.