Dallas Taylor - YouTube Assistant Video Editor

**🎧 YouTube Assistant Editor – Apply now!** **$2,000/month | Full-time | Flexible hours**https://docs.google.com/document/d/15DuBFBRrdJW7i3LuEWk8wHluLTo4Ygwc_6sNUhy6MiI/edit?usp=sharing We’re building a [documentary-style YouTube channel](https://youtube.com/@dallastaylor.mp3) exploring the craft behind sound, audio, and music - why things sound the way they do, how audio shapes storytelling, and what makes the sonic world so endlessly fascinating. Our videos combine interviews, narrative explanation, cinematic b-roll, and thoughtful music to create episodes that feel polished, purposeful, and deeply engaging. We’re looking for a **YouTube Assistant Video Editor** to support our lead editor and gradually grow into owning full 10–20 minute episodes. Each video opens with a strong narrative hook - something that sparks curiosity, reveals an unexpected sonic detail, or raises a question the viewer can’t ignore. If you love shaping stories, organizing complex edits, and crafting videos with clear pacing and purpose, you’ll fit right in. You’ll be joining an ambitious team at an exciting moment - the channel is growing quickly, and you’ll have a real creative hand in shaping its voice and style from the ground up.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E6lk8AyTv0https://docs.google.com/document/d/15DuBFBRrdJW7i3LuEWk8wHluLTo4Ygwc_6sNUhy6MiI/edit?usp=sharing**We’re looking for a YouTube Assistant Video Editor.** **What you’ll do** 🎬 Organize and sync footage in DaVinci Resolve 📝 Prepare interview timelines and multicam sequences 📂 Clean, label, and structure project timelines 💾 Manage media, assets, and project files in Dropbox 🎞️ Prepare b-roll and graphics placeholders 🚀 Assist with exports and project organization As you grow in the role, you will take on: ✂️ Editing story segments from interviews 📖 Structuring explanations clearly for a general audience 🎨 Integrating b-roll and supporting visuals ⏱️ Maintaining pacing and narrative clarity 📹 Editing full 10–20 minute documentary-style episodes ✨ Refining rough cuts into polished final edits 🎯 Crafting strong openings for audience retention 🏁 Manage episodes through finishing and final export 📤 Preparing videos for publishing on YouTube Working hours are full-time, roughly 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in your local time zone, with one-hour lunch and at least one hour of overlap with U.S. Central Time. **Must-have requirements:** ✅ Reliable high-speed internet (500 Mbps+ both download and upload speed) ✅ Strong editing skills in DaVinci Resolve (our entire workflow is built around it) ✅ Strong sense of pacing, clarity, and narrative structure ✅ Ability to organize complex editing projects and manage large media files ✅ Excellent English comprehension ✅ Ability to work independently and communicate clearly in a remote team **Brownie points:** ⭐ Experience editing YouTube documentary or educational content ⭐ Familiarity with YouTube strategy, pacing, retention, and audience engagement ⭐ Basic motion graphics or title design ⭐ Experience with color correction and finishing in Resolve ⭐ Ability to perform basic audio cleanup ⭐ Interest in sound, audio production, music, or media craft The ideal candidate is curious, proactive, and thoughtful about storytelling. You think strategically about pacing, clarity, and narrative flow, take initiative, and enjoy contributing ideas while growing into full long‑form editing responsibilities. You’re collaborative, organized, and open to feedback, bringing a mix of technical skill and creative judgment to every project. Just as important as your editing ability is who you are - someone enthusiastic, cheerful, encouraging, and genuinely enjoyable to work with. You like figuring things out on your own, solving problems with a positive attitude, and bringing energy. We value those traits even more than years of experience, because the right person with the right mindset will thrive and grow quickly in this role. **MEET YOUR MANAGER** You’ll report direct…