Expert YouTube Video Editor (French-speaking)

About the role

A highly skilled, creative and detail-oriented expert YouTube editor is sought for a YouTube team. The role suits someone fluent in French (able to edit in English) who can handle complex, long-form narrative edits. You will own the end-to-end post-production workflow for 15 to 30 minute videos, working under the supervision of the Lead YouTube Editor.

Key responsibilities

• Edit 15 to 30 minute videos on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, keeping narrative momentum and viewer retention high
• Create custom graphics, lower thirds, map and historical animations, and visual callouts
• Clean up voiceovers and dialogue, build soundscapes and balance music tracks
• Edit content mainly in French, with occasional English projects

Required profile

• Fluent French (mandatory) and professional working English
• Passion for YouTube content on pop culture, history, geography, gaming and society
• Strong motivation, teamwork and a continuous learning mindset

Required skills

• Advanced Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
• Adobe Podcast; knowledge of 3D animation software is a major plus

What we offer

• Base monthly fee of USD 800, with a quarterly performance bonus up to USD 300
• Payment in two equal parts via ACH or wire transfer on the 15th and 30th of the month after service delivery
• Service contract as independent contractor, 100% remote
• Work with an international team on high-visibility projects for major YouTube channels and brands