YouTube Editor & Motion Designer at Viewconomy – United Kingdom

YouTube Editor & Motion Designer Remote | Full-Time Contract | English-speaking | Start date: End of March I’m hiring a Motion Designer / Video Editor to work closely with me on a new YouTube channel focused on social media strategy, content growth, and creator education. This is not just an editing role. I’m looking for someone who wants to help build something from the ground up and play a real part in shaping the channel’s visual identity, storytelling style, and overall quality. About the channelThe channel will focus on social strategy, creator growth, content breakdowns, case studies, personal experience, trends, and practical advice. Video topics will include things like:How to grow an audienceHow to get more viewsHow to make better contentBreakdowns of creators, brands, and social media strategiesScriptwriting and ideationPlatform trends and content opportunities Most videos will be 8 to 12 minutes long and will rely heavily on strong visuals to keep viewers engaged, make ideas easier to understand, and elevate the overall quality of the content. Creative references:VoxKallaway Marketing What I’m looking for I want someone who can help take the visuals to another level. You should be more than just technically capable. You should be someone who is genuinely excited by YouTube, obsessed with quality, and eager to contribute ideas that make the videos smarter, sharper, and more engaging. I am looking for a creative partner, not just someone to cut clips together. The right person will understand that with explainer-style YouTube videos, visuals are a huge part of the storytelling. You need to know how to support the message, hold attention, and make the viewer stay invested from start to finish. What you’ll be responsible forEditing full YouTube videos from raw footageCreating and integrating motion design throughout the editAdding clean, high-quality on-screen text and graphic elementsSourcing and incorporating relevant B-rollUsing sound design and SFX to improve pacing, clarity, and impactHelping shape the visual language of the channelBringing fresh ideas to improve retention, storytelling, and viewer experience The ideal candidateHas strong experience in video editing and motion designUnderstands YouTube pacing, retention, and storytellingHas a strong eye for composition, typography, timing, and visual clarityKnows how to make talking-head or explainer content feel dynamic and engagingIs proactive and brings ideas rather than waiting for instructionsIs passionate about YouTube and excited by the opportunity to build a channel from an early stageSpeaks English well and can communicate clearlyCan work remotely and operate reliably at a high standard Bonus points if youHave worked on creator-led YouTube channels beforeUnderstand the creator economy, social media, and online business contentCan think strategically about what visual choices improve watch time and retentionHave experience editing educational, commentary, documentary, or explainer-style content Deliverables1-2 long-form YouTube video per weekVideos will typically be 8 to 12 minutes long Why this role is excitingThis is a chance to work closely with a creator building a serious personal brand in the social strategy space. If you want to do more than just edit, and you want to help shape a channel with strong upside, creative ambition, and a clear positioning goal, this role is for you. To applyPlease send:A short introduction about yourselfRelevant portfolio linksExamples of YouTube edits or motion design work you’re most proud ofA quick note on why this role interests you