VIDEO EDITOR NEEDED — Personal Brand & YouTube Channel (Long Form + Reels Repurposing) - Contract to Hire
I am a Cleveland-based entrepreneur, agency owner, and musician building a personal brand across YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn. I need a talented video editor who understands creator content, cinematic vlog-style editing, and repurposing long form footage into short form Reels and Shorts.
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ABOUT THE CONTENT
My content covers entrepreneurship, business building, wealth, lifestyle, and a 12-month custom home build documentary series. Think cinematic vlog meets business authority content. Style references: Alex Hormozi, Chris Do, Ryan Serhant.
This is not generic YouTube content. This is a personal brand being built deliberately and at a high level. I need an editor who can match that energy.
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WHAT I SHOOT WITH
- Sony A7 IV
- Sony 35mm f/1.8
- Rode Wireless GO II microphone
- DJI RS 3 Mini gimbal
- GoPro Hero 12 (build site footage)
- DJI Mini 4 Pro drone (aerial footage)
I shoot in S-Log3. Color grading experience with Sony footage is required — not optional.
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WHAT I NEED EDITED MONTHLY
- 4 long form YouTube videos (15-30 minutes each)
- 8-12 Instagram Reels repurposed from long form footage
- 4 YouTube Shorts
- Occasional LinkedIn video clips
- Canyon Lakes home build documentary episodes (flagship series — higher production value required)
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WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR
✓ Clean cinematic cuts with natural pacing — not over-edited or jump-cut heavy
✓ S-Log3 color grading with accurate, natural skin tones
✓ Burned-in captions in a clean modern font
✓ Simple motion graphics for lower thirds and text emphasis
✓ Thoughtful sound design and appropriate music selection
✓ Strong understanding of repurposing workflow — pulling best moments from long form for short form
✓ 48-72 hour turnaround on Reels, 4-5 days on long form videos
✓ Thumbnail creation is a strong plus
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WHAT I AM NOT LOOKING FOR
✗ Over-edited jump cuts every 2 seconds
✗ Corny stock transitions
✗ Generic elevator music
✗ Editors who cannot show real YouTube channel results in their portfolio
✗ One-off freelancers — this is a long term relationship
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ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
This is a long term ongoing retainer relationship. I am not looking to hire and rehire constantly. I want one editor who learns my style deeply, grows with the brand, and becomes a trusted part of the content operation.
I am serious about this brand. I expect the same seriousness from whoever I bring on.
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BUDGET
$1,500 - $2,000 per month retainer depending on experience and portfolio quality.
Shortlisted candidates will be given a paid test edit ($100) before any retainer is agreed. If you are not open to a test project please do not apply.
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TO APPLY — READ THIS CAREFULLY
Generic proposals will be ignored immediately.
To be considered please include:
1. Two specific examples of long form YouTube or documentary content you have edited — include the channel link so I can see real world performance
2. One example of short form content repurposed from long form footage
3. Your experience color grading S-Log3 footage from Sony cameras
4. In 3-5 sentences — why you are the right editor for this specific project
If your proposal does not include all four of the above it will not be reviewed.
Apply Now
Apply Now
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ABOUT THE CONTENT
My content covers entrepreneurship, business building, wealth, lifestyle, and a 12-month custom home build documentary series. Think cinematic vlog meets business authority content. Style references: Alex Hormozi, Chris Do, Ryan Serhant.
This is not generic YouTube content. This is a personal brand being built deliberately and at a high level. I need an editor who can match that energy.
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WHAT I SHOOT WITH
- Sony A7 IV
- Sony 35mm f/1.8
- Rode Wireless GO II microphone
- DJI RS 3 Mini gimbal
- GoPro Hero 12 (build site footage)
- DJI Mini 4 Pro drone (aerial footage)
I shoot in S-Log3. Color grading experience with Sony footage is required — not optional.
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WHAT I NEED EDITED MONTHLY
- 4 long form YouTube videos (15-30 minutes each)
- 8-12 Instagram Reels repurposed from long form footage
- 4 YouTube Shorts
- Occasional LinkedIn video clips
- Canyon Lakes home build documentary episodes (flagship series — higher production value required)
---
WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR
✓ Clean cinematic cuts with natural pacing — not over-edited or jump-cut heavy
✓ S-Log3 color grading with accurate, natural skin tones
✓ Burned-in captions in a clean modern font
✓ Simple motion graphics for lower thirds and text emphasis
✓ Thoughtful sound design and appropriate music selection
✓ Strong understanding of repurposing workflow — pulling best moments from long form for short form
✓ 48-72 hour turnaround on Reels, 4-5 days on long form videos
✓ Thumbnail creation is a strong plus
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WHAT I AM NOT LOOKING FOR
✗ Over-edited jump cuts every 2 seconds
✗ Corny stock transitions
✗ Generic elevator music
✗ Editors who cannot show real YouTube channel results in their portfolio
✗ One-off freelancers — this is a long term relationship
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ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
This is a long term ongoing retainer relationship. I am not looking to hire and rehire constantly. I want one editor who learns my style deeply, grows with the brand, and becomes a trusted part of the content operation.
I am serious about this brand. I expect the same seriousness from whoever I bring on.
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BUDGET
$1,500 - $2,000 per month retainer depending on experience and portfolio quality.
Shortlisted candidates will be given a paid test edit ($100) before any retainer is agreed. If you are not open to a test project please do not apply.
---
TO APPLY — READ THIS CAREFULLY
Generic proposals will be ignored immediately.
To be considered please include:
1. Two specific examples of long form YouTube or documentary content you have edited — include the channel link so I can see real world performance
2. One example of short form content repurposed from long form footage
3. Your experience color grading S-Log3 footage from Sony cameras
4. In 3-5 sentences — why you are the right editor for this specific project
If your proposal does not include all four of the above it will not be reviewed.
Apply Now
Apply Now