Virtual Assistant YouTube Video Editor

This is a remote position. We are looking for a talented and reliable video editor to join our team long-term and help create engaging, high-quality videos for our Personal Finance and Investing YouTube channel . This is an ongoing opportunity with the potential for bonuses, increased pay, and additional responsibilities based on the quality of your work, reliability, and overall channel performance. Work Details • Edit 2–3 videos per week • Each video will be approximately 8–12 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 the faceless documentary-style editing techniques commonly 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 your best YouTube video-editing work • A Google Drive portfolio link showing additional work or editing history • A link to your Fiverr, OnlineJobs.ph, or Upwork profile • A screenshot of your freelancer profile showing your ratings and completed jobs • You must be 18 years of age or older • You must be able to provide a valid government-issued ID or passport for 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 Originally posted on Himalayas