YouTube Video Editor For Finance Education Channel

Remote | $2,000-$4,000/month RoseTree is a fast-growing investment education company building our YouTube presence from the ground up. We need a sharp, reliable freelance video editor who can take raw footage of our founder and turn it into polished, engaging long-form YouTube content that keeps high-net-worth professionals watching until the end. This isn't a one-off gig. We're looking for a long-term editing partner who grows with us. Zack Bakos (RoseTree Founder) channel: What You'll Be Editing 2–3 long-form YouTube videos per week (15-20 minutes each) Raw talking-head footage of our founder explaining investments opportunities, stocks, AI Occasional B-roll, screen recordings, and data visualizations Targeting: HWN individuals, age 35-55 What Great Editing Looks Like Here You're not just cutting footage. You're engineering watch-time. Every edit decision should keep a skeptical, intelligent viewer locked in from first second to last. Your edits will nail: Tight pacing that respects our audience's time (zero fluff, zero dead air) Clean jump cuts that feel natural, not choppy Ability to create data visualizations, charts, and financial infographic animations Experience illustrating abstract financial concepts with B-roll and visual metaphors (market movements, compound growth, risk/reward) in ways that feel cinematic rather than educational/corporate Understanding of retention editing for educational content by alternating between story-driven case studies, data revelations, and actionable insights Thumbnail-ready frame selection (you flag the best moments) Consistent color grading and audio leveling across all videos YouTube-optimized exports (resolution, format, file size) Who You Actually Are You're a reliable executor: You meet deadlines. Every time. No exceptions. You take feedback well and implement changes You understand YouTube retention mechanics, not just pretty editing You've edited talking-head content before and have examples to prove it You communicate proactively when there are blockers Proof points we want to see: 1+ years of experience with financial, educational, or business content editing Evidence your edits contributed to strong watch-time (retention graphs a bonus) Clean audio editing and color work in your portfolio Technical requirements: Proficient in Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve Comfortable with motion graphics basics (text animations, callouts) 48-hour delivery turnaround per video The Work Structure Monthly Potential: $2,000-$4,000/month depending on video quantity/month Turnaround: 48 hours from receiving raw footage Revisions: One round included per video Communication: Weekly check-in + async Whatsapp updates Growth Opportunity Start as our go-to freelance editor. Prove your reliability and quality. As our channel grows, this evolves into a retainer-based position with higher per-video rates and potential for a full-time role. How to Apply Send us in a message: 5 examples of long-form YouTube videos you've edited (links only) One specific thing you'd do differently with our current YouTube content (check our channel first) Your rate We respond to standout applications within 48 hours.