[HIRING] Long-form YouTube editor + DaVinci colorist + thumbnail designer + AE motion for premium men's lifestyle channel (800K+, growing fast)

I run an 800K+ subscriber men's fragrance and lifestyle YouTube channel. Just got named to TikTok's 2026 Discover List, shot the Valentino Born in Roma campaign, signed with a top NYC modeling agency. Posting daily, building real momentum. Now I need to scale post-production with one person who can own the entire long-form pipeline.

This is not an editing gig. This is a creative partnership.

Channel inspiration (the taste filter):

For aesthetics, color, pacing, and vlog feel: Shevon Salmon, Tim Dessaint, Daniel Dalen, and Luke Davis.

For cutaway screens, AE motion graphics, and talking head energy: Iman Gadzhi.

If you watch all five and immediately know the visual language I'm describing, keep reading. If you don't, this isn't your gig.

What you actually do:

\- Edit long-form YouTube videos (talking head + vlog formats)

\- Color grade in DaVinci Resolve (footage shot S-Log3 on Sony A7S III)

\- Design thumbnails (cinematic, premium men's lifestyle aesthetic, NOT clickbait)

\- BGM selection and SFX layering

\- Build cutaway screens, motion graphics, and animated b-roll inserts in After Effects (Iman Gadzhi style)

\- Own the video from raw footage to publish-ready file

\- Develop signature visual language for the channel over time

Volume:

4-8 long-form videos per month. 8 is the target. Bi-weekly batch filming, footage delivered in batches.

Hard requirements (read before applying):

\- Strong aesthetic eye is non-negotiable. Show me you've developed taste.

\- Fluent English. Every project conversation happens in English.

\- Location: North America (1st priority), South America, or Europe. That's it.

\- Do not apply if you're based in Asia, Australia, or Africa. Your application will be ignored. This is not a budget filter, it's a timezone and creative culture fit decision.

What I'm NOT looking for:

\- Editors who just cut clips together. The cut is the floor, taste is the ceiling.

\- Anyone who needs a checklist to know what makes a vlog feel cinematic.

\- "I can do anything" generalists with no clear visual point of view.

\- Editors who treat YouTube as just another platform. This is the medium.

\- AE templates pulled from Envato. I can spot them. Your work has to be original.

Who I'm actually looking for:

\- Someone who studies YouTube as an art form

\- Has strong opinions on pacing, color, music, b-roll selection, motion design

\- Treats my channel like their own portfolio piece

\- Communicates proactively

\- 2+ years editing for creators in lifestyle, fashion, or men's content (or adjacent)

Comp:

Per-video flat rate. Paid via PayPal or Wise. Strong fit can earn \~$5K USD/month at full volume. This is a long-term retainer relationship, not one-off gigs.

How to apply (read carefully):

\- Portfolio link. Must include long-form YouTube work AND examples of AE motion/cutaway work. NOT just shorts/reels.

\- Portfolio must be hosted on a real platform: Behance, personal website, Vimeo, or YouTube. DO NOT send a Google Drive link. I will ignore you.

\- 3 sentences on one video you've edited that you're proud of and why

\- Your per-video rate

\- Your location (city + country)

\- DM only. No comments on the post.

Reading this and getting excited? That's the right reaction. Reach out.