YouTube Filmmaker / Editor

Creative YouTube Filmmaker & Editor — Irvine, CA

I’m looking for a talented videographer/editor in or near Irvine, CA to help film and edit high-quality founder-led YouTube content.

This is not a corporate video role.

I’m looking for someone creative, fast, artistic, and deeply familiar with YouTube — someone who understands hooks, pacing, storytelling, thumbnails, retention, and how to make educational content actually feel interesting to watch.

You should be strong at both shooting and editing.

The right person has great taste, understands modern YouTube, and can help turn ideas into sharp, simple, visually strong videos.

What You’ll Help With

Filming in person in Irvine

Editing long-form YouTube videos

Creating short-form clips from longer videos

Improving pacing, hooks, and storytelling

Helping with titles, thumbnails, and packaging

Creating simple visual frameworks, graphics, or on-screen explanations

Helping build a consistent content system

Who This Is For

This is for someone who loves YouTube, filmmaking, editing, and creative direction.

You do not need decades of experience or a huge agency background.

But you do need strong taste, speed, hunger, and the ability to create videos that feel clean, valuable, and visually compelling.

Requirements

Must live in or near Irvine, CA

Must be able to film in person

Must be strong at editing

Must understand YouTube content

Must have a good eye for lighting, framing, pacing, and storytelling

Must be able to move fast and take creative ownership

Bonus Points

Experience filming creators, founders, or educational content

Strong thumbnail instincts

Strong short-form editing ability

Ability to create clean graphics or visual explanations

Interest in a long-term creative partnership

Compensation

Compensation will be discussed based on skill level, availability, and fit.

This can be structured as paid work, performance upside, or a longer-term creative partnership for the right person.

The Goal

I’m looking for someone who can become the creative force behind a serious YouTube content engine.

If you are a talented filmmaker/editor in Irvine with great taste and a strong understanding of YouTube, I’d love to connect.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person