January 09, 2024

GUIDE: Become A YouTube Video Editor (2024)

Yes, you can get paid to edit videos on YouTube.

In this guide, we'll teach you where to begin. You'll learn what it takes to get a job editing YouTube videos.

We'll also discuss how much money you can earn editing YT videos.

Let's go.

How to get a job editing YouTube videos

You can get a job editing videos on YT.Careers, and it's 100% free. Recruiters are looking every day for new talent.

Without doubt, you can be the next one to get hired.

1. Master a software

Adobe Premiere Pro: Most popular video editing software for YouTube videos.
Final Cut Pro X and DaVinci Resolve: Other options available.
Learn in-depth: Create high-quality videos.

2. Create a portfolio

Showcase your best work: Your best-edited YouTube videos.
Variety of videos: Potential employers can see your range of skills.
Make it online: Portfolio website or blog.

3. A/B Test

Edit your own YouTube channel: Gain practical experience.
Freelance for small businesses or other YouTubers: Build a client base.
Volunteer: Edit videos for a non-profit organization.

4. Promote yourself online

Online freelance platforms like YT.Careers.
Create a dedicated YouTube channel: Showcase your video editing skills — kind of like your portfolio!

Over at YT.Careers, you've got a job board where you can tell people that you're looking for a job as a video editor.

Recruiter will see you, get in touch with you, and hire you if both of you match the profile. Oh, and did we mention that it's 100% free?

You can also apply for existing jobs, where recruiters look at you and other candidates.

5. Stay up to date

In a fast-moving world where TikToks & YT Shorts are the trend, you have to keep up with them — because that's mostly what the audience + YouTubers want now.

Industry blogs: Read and learn about emerging trends.
Webinars: Attend and gain insights from industry experts.
Online courses: Enroll and expand your knowledge.

Salary: YouTube Video Editor

The average salary for a YouTube video editor in the United States is $53,025 per year.

This can range from as low as $31,901 per year.
Goes as high as $82,902 per year.

Above is just an example for how much video editors earn in the UK.

Though, that doesn't necessary apply to YouTube — it's a broad category where all types of video editors are joined together: YouTube, News, Filmmakers, etc.

Extra resources

For those of you who really want to become YouTube video editors, have a look at these "external readings" to gain further knowledge on how things work:

The YouTube Creator Academy: Via YouTube
The YouTube Blog: Via YouTube as well
Video Editing for Beginners: Via Udemy
The Ultimate Guide to YouTube Editing: By Clipchamp

You'll also find various resources on Reddit r/YouTubers — coming from fellow editors trying to make it.

That's it for the day. We really hope this guide helped you.

Thank you for reading this guide!