What I need:

• Build a strong hook/intro from raw footage
  • This is the most important part of the job
  • You must know how to grab attention in the first 15–30 seconds
  • Tease the transformation, create curiosity, and make people want to keep watching
• Cut for retention
  • Remove dead time aggressively
  • Keep pacing tight and engaging
  • No dragging clips
• Audio work
  • Level audio during loud/quiet parts
  • Clean up uneven audio so it sounds consistent throughout
• Subtitles when needed
  • Add subtitles during conversations that are hard to hear
  • Keep them clean and easy to read (not overdone)
• Speed ramps + cuts
  • Use sped-up footage where appropriate
  • Hard cuts + occasional dissolves (nothing excessive)
• Storytelling
  • Turn raw footage into a clear, engaging story
  • Highlight key moments (before/after, reactions, problems, progress)

What I’m looking for:

• Experience editing YouTube videos specifically (not just general video work)
• You understand viewer retention and pacing
• You know how to build intros that hook viewers
• You can take initiative and make editing decisions without needing constant direction

To apply:

1. Send 2–3 YouTube videos you’ve edited (not TikToks or reels)
2. Briefly explain how you approach building an intro/hook
3. Be open to a paid test edit

Notes:

• I will likely test multiple editors and choose one long-term
• Consistency and reliability matter more than flashy edits
• If you don’t understand YouTube pacing and intros, this won’t be a good fit