How to Hire YouTube Editors for $15-30/Video (Exact Process)

Your editor is the person who turns a script and voiceover into a watchable video. For faceless channels, the editing style is different from what most editors are used to, so you need to hire and train specifically for this format.

What Faceless Channel Editing Looks Like

Unlike vlog or talking-head editing, faceless editing is primarily:

• Stock footage selection and sequencing
• Text overlays and kinetic typography
• Simple transitions and zoom effects
• Background music and sound effects
• Pacing cuts every 3-5 seconds

It's a specific skill set. A great vlog editor might be terrible at faceless editing and vice versa.

Where to Find Editors

Fiverr ($15-30/video)

Best for starting out. Search "faceless YouTube editor" or "stock footage video editor." Order a test video before committing.

OnlineJobs.ph ($250-500/month full-time)

Filipino editors are often excellent and affordable. Post a job listing specifying "faceless YouTube" style. You'll get 50+ applicants in 48 hours.

Upwork ($20-50/video)

Higher quality ceiling, higher prices. Good for finding editors who can also do thumbnails.

The Hiring Process

1. Post the job with a clear description of the style you want (include example videos)
2. Review 10-15 applicants based on their portfolio
3. Send a paid test project to your top 3 ($15-20 test). Give them a script, VO, and reference video
4. Compare the results on visual pacing, stock footage quality, text readability, and overall watchability
5. Hire the winner and start with a 4-video trial period

Managing Your Editor

• Create a style guide (fonts, colors, transition types, pacing rules)
• Use Loom for video feedback (faster than typing notes)
• Set 3-day turnaround times with one revision round included
• Pay on delivery, not upfront (protects both parties)