Job description
This is a remote position.
We are looking for atalented and reliable video editorto join our team long-term and help create engaging, high-quality videos for ourPersonal Finance and Investing YouTube channel.
This is an ongoing opportunity with the potential forbonuses, increased pay, and additional responsibilitiesbased on the quality of your work, reliability, and overall channel performance.
Work Details
Edit2–3 videos per week
Each video will be approximately8–12 minutes long
Initial package:12 videos for $480–$600
Rate:$40–$50 per video, depending on experience and editing quality
Long-term work available for the right editor
Bonuses and pay increases may be offered based on performance
What We Will Provide
For each video, we will provide:
A completed script
Professional voice-over
Thumbnail
Clear editing direction and reference channels when needed
Your Responsibilities
You will be responsible for turning the script and voice-over into an engaging, professional, high-retention YouTube video.
Your responsibilities will include:
Gathering relevant stock footage, images, screenshots, and other visual materials
Adding clear and professional captions
Using sound effects and background music where appropriate
Creating smooth transitions and visual effects
Using motion graphics, charts, graphs, and text animations
Maintaining strong pacing to keep viewers engaged
Following the overall style and quality of our reference channels
Delivering videos on schedule
Editing Style and Required Methods
To succeed in this role, you must be highly proficient in thefaceless documentary-style editing techniquescommonly used in the personal finance and investing space.
Motion Graphics and Visual Storytelling
You must be able to bring financial concepts and information to life through engaging motion graphics, animated charts, graphs, maps, highlighted statistics, and other visual storytelling techniques.
Parallax and 2.5D Effects
You should be comfortable animating photographs and other static images using smooth panning, zooming, layered movement, and 3D depth effects to maintain visual interest.
Immersive Sound Design
You must know how to use carefully selected sound effects, including whooshes, risers, impacts, transitions, and ambient sounds.
Background music should support the narrative, match the pacing, and improve the viewer experience without overpowering the voice-over.
High-Retention Pacing
You should understand how to create videos that hold the viewer's attention from beginning to end.
This includes using:
Dynamic captions
Smooth transitions
Frequent visual changes
Pattern interrupts
B-roll
Motion graphics
Zooms and camera movements
Well-timed animations
Sound effects and music changes
Ideal Candidate
The ideal editor should:
Have experience editing faceless YouTube videos
Understand storytelling, pacing, and audience retention
Be familiar with finance, investing, business, or documentary-style content
Be able to independently find relevant visuals and supporting materials
Be skilled in motion graphics, sound design, and image animation
Have strong attention to detail
Communicate clearly and meet deadlines
Be open to feedback and revisions
Be interested in building a long-term working relationship
How to Apply
Please include the following with your application:
A link to examples of yourbest YouTube video-editing work
AGoogle Drive portfolio linkshowing additional work or editing history
A link to yourFiverr, OnlineJobs.ph, or Upwork profile
A screenshot of your freelancer profile showing yourratings and completed jobs
You must be18 years of age or older
You must be able to provide avalid government-issued ID or passportfor identity verification
Applications without work samples or portfolio links will not be considered.
Requirements
18+ with valid government ID/passport
Experience editing faceless YouTube videos
Strong motion graphics, sound design, captions, and 2.5D effects
Good storytelling, pacing, and audience-retention skills
Able to find stock footage and visuals independently
Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines
Available for 2–3 videos per week
Must provide portfolio/work samples and freelancer profile
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.