Video Editor & Thumbnail Designer Needed

# Hiring: Video Editor & Thumbnail Designer **Job Type:** Freelance / Part-Time / Long-Term Collaboration **Work Mode:** Remote **Experience:** Beginner to Experienced (Portfolio Required) **Location:** Open to Applicants Worldwide ## About the Role We are looking for a **creative, skilled, and passionate Video Editor** to help us produce high-quality, engaging content for YouTube and other social media platforms. The ideal candidate should have strong video editing skills, a good sense of storytelling, creativity, and the ability to create professional thumbnails and visual effects. We are looking for someone interested in building a **long-term working relationship**. ## Key Responsibilities - Edit YouTube videos, gaming videos, vlogs, Shorts, and Reels. - Create engaging, professional, and high-quality video content. - Design attractive YouTube thumbnails using Photoshop or similar tools. - Add smooth transitions, animations, visual effects, and motion graphics. - Include subtitles, captions, text animations, and sound effects. - Perform basic color correction and color grading. - Improve audio quality, remove background noise, and balance sound levels. - Create engaging intros, outros, and other video elements. - Follow content trends and suggest creative editing ideas. - Deliver projects on time while maintaining consistent quality. ## Required Software Skills Candidates should be proficient in at least one major video editing tool and comfortable using image editing software. **Video Editing:** - Adobe Premiere Pro - Wondershare Filmora - DaVinci Resolve - CapCut Desktop **Graphics & Thumbnail Design:** - Adobe Photoshop - Adobe Illustrator (Optional) - Canva (Optional) **Motion Graphics & Animation:** - Adobe After Effects (Preferred) - Basic motion graphics and keyframe animation ## Requirements - Good understanding of video editing techniques and storytelling. - Experience editing YouTube videos and short-form content. - Ability to create eye-catching thumbnails. - Knowledge of video formats, resolutions, aspect ratios, and export settings. - Understanding of pacing, audience retention, and engaging editing styles. - Strong creativity and attention to detail. - Good communication skills and willingness to accept feedback. - Ability to meet deadlines and work independently. - Basic understanding of copyright-free music, sound effects, and licensed assets. - Ability to provide editable project files when required. ## Bonus Skills - Experience editing gaming content and gameplay videos. - Knowledge of YouTube trends, SEO, and audience retention. - Experience with motion graphics and advanced visual effects. - Experience creating animated intros and outros. - Understanding of social media content strategies. - Ability to suggest creative improvements to videos. ## How to Apply Interested candidates should share: 1. **Portfolio:** Links to your previous video editing work. 2. **Software Skills:** Which editing and design tools do you use? 3. **Experience:** How long have you been editing videos? 4. **Thumbnail Samples:** Examples of thumbnails you have designed. 5. **Pricing:** Your expected rate per video or per project. 6. **Availability:** How many videos can you edit per week? 7. **Location:** Your current city and country. 8. **Turnaround Time:** Estimated time required to edit a typical video. **Note:** Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a small editing test to demonstrate their skills. **If you're creative, passionate about content creation, and interested in long-term collaboration, we'd love to see your work!**