YouTube Editor & Motion Designer

YouTube Editor & Motion Designer Remote | Full-Time Contract | English-speaking | Start date: End of March

I’m hiring a Motion Designer / Video Editor to work closely with me on a new YouTube channel focused on social media strategy, content growth, and creator education . This is not just an editing role. I’m looking for someone who wants to help build something from the ground up and play a real part in shaping the channel’s visual identity, storytelling style, and overall quality.

About the channel

The channel will focus on social strategy, creator growth, content breakdowns, case studies, personal experience, trends, and practical advice . Video topics will include things like:

• How to grow an audience
• How to get more views
• How to make better content
• Breakdowns of creators, brands, and social media strategies
• Scriptwriting and ideation
• Platform trends and content opportunities

Most videos will be 8 to 12 minutes long and will rely heavily on strong visuals to keep viewers engaged, make ideas easier to understand, and elevate the overall quality of the content.

Creative references: Vox Kallaway Marketing

What I’m looking for

I want someone who can help take the visuals to another level. You should be more than just technically capable. You should be someone who is genuinely excited by YouTube, obsessed with quality, and eager to contribute ideas that make the videos smarter, sharper, and more engaging. I am looking for a creative partner , not just someone to cut clips together. The right person will understand that with explainer-style YouTube videos, visuals are a huge part of the storytelling. You need to know how to support the message, hold attention, and make the viewer stay invested from start to finish.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Editing full YouTube videos from raw footage
• Creating and integrating motion design throughout the edit
• Adding clean, high-quality on-screen text and graphic elements
• Sourcing and incorporating relevant B-roll
• Using sound design and SFX to improve pacing, clarity, and impact
• Helping shape the visual language of the channel
• Bringing fresh ideas to improve retention, storytelling, and viewer experience

The ideal candidate

• Has strong experience in video editing and motion design
• Understands YouTube pacing, retention, and storytelling
• Has a strong eye for composition, typography, timing, and visual clarity
• Knows how to make talking-head or explainer content feel dynamic and engaging
• Is proactive and brings ideas rather than waiting for instructions
• Is passionate about YouTube and excited by the opportunity to build a channel from an early stage
• Speaks English well and can communicate clearly
• Can work remotely and operate reliably at a high standard

Bonus points if you

• Have worked on creator-led YouTube channels before
• Understand the creator economy, social media, and online business content
• Can think strategically about what visual choices improve watch time and retention
• Have experience editing educational, commentary, documentary, or explainer-style content

Deliverables

• 1-2 long-form YouTube video per week
• Videos will typically be 8 to 12 minutes long

Why this role is exciting

This is a chance to work closely with a creator building a serious personal brand in the social strategy space. If you want to do more than just edit, and you want to help shape a channel with strong upside, creative ambition, and a clear positioning goal, this role is for you.

To apply

Please send:

• A short introduction about yourself
• Relevant portfolio links
• Examples of YouTube edits or motion design work you’re most proud of
• A quick note on why this role interests you