I am a Cleveland-based entrepreneur, agency owner, and musician building a personal brand across YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn. I need a talented video editor who understands creator content, cinematic vlog-style editing, and repurposing long form footage into short form Reels and Shorts. --- ABOUT THE CONTENT My content covers entrepreneurship, business building, wealth, lifestyle, and a 12-month custom home build documentary series. Think cinematic vlog meets business authority content. Style references: Alex Hormozi, Chris Do, Ryan Serhant. This is not generic YouTube content. This is a personal brand being built deliberately and at a high level. I need an editor who can match that energy. --- WHAT I SHOOT WITH - Sony A7 IV - Sony 35mm f/1.8 - Rode Wireless GO II microphone - DJI RS 3 Mini gimbal - GoPro Hero 12 (build site footage) - DJI Mini 4 Pro drone (aerial footage) I shoot in S-Log3. Color grading experience with Sony footage is required — not optional. --- WHAT I NEED EDITED MONTHLY - 4 long form YouTube videos (15-30 minutes each) - 8-12 Instagram Reels repurposed from long form footage - 4 YouTube Shorts - Occasional LinkedIn video clips - Canyon Lakes home build documentary episodes (flagship series — higher production value required) --- WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR ✓ Clean cinematic cuts with natural pacing — not over-edited or jump-cut heavy ✓ S-Log3 color grading with accurate, natural skin tones ✓ Burned-in captions in a clean modern font ✓ Simple motion graphics for lower thirds and text emphasis ✓ Thoughtful sound design and appropriate music selection ✓ Strong understanding of repurposing workflow — pulling best moments from long form for short form ✓ 48-72 hour turnaround on Reels, 4-5 days on long form videos ✓ Thumbnail creation is a strong plus --- WHAT I AM NOT LOOKING FOR ✗ Over-edited jump cuts every 2 seconds ✗ Corny stock transitions ✗ Generic elevator music ✗ Editors who cannot show real YouTube channel results in their portfolio ✗ One-off freelancers — this is a long term relationship --- ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY This is a long term ongoing retainer relationship. I am not looking to hire and rehire constantly. I want one editor who learns my style deeply, grows with the brand, and becomes a trusted part of the content operation. I am serious about this brand. I expect the same seriousness from whoever I bring on. --- BUDGET $1,500 - $2,000 per month retainer depending on experience and portfolio quality. Shortlisted candidates will be given a paid test edit ($100) before any retainer is agreed. If you are not open to a test project please do not apply. --- TO APPLY — READ THIS CAREFULLY Generic proposals will be ignored immediately. To be considered please include: 1. Two specific examples of long form YouTube or documentary content you have edited — include the channel link so I can see real world performance 2. One example of short form content repurposed from long form footage 3. Your experience color grading S-Log3 footage from Sony cameras 4. In 3-5 sentences — why you are the right editor for this specific project If your proposal does not include all four of the above it will not be reviewed. Apply tot his job