YouTube Shorts Editor & Content Manager (Freelance / Remote)

Channel Type: Political Comedy / Reaction Content Location: Remote (Worldwide) Employment Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor Compensation: $500/month base + 10% Shorts ad revenue share (about $150) About the Channel We run a fast-growing political comedy reaction channel focused on short-form content. The channel publishes high-frequency YouTube Shorts built around reactions to long-form videos and trending social media clips. This role is designed for someone who can own the Shorts pipeline end-to-end and understands how to create high-retention, clickable, culturally aware political content. Role Overview We are looking for an all-in-one YouTube Shorts freelancer to handle editing, packaging, and publishing Shorts content. You will be responsible for producing and posting a minimum of 6 Shorts per day (up to 10/day), with a strong focus on retention, titles, thumbnails, and SEO. This is a remote freelance role with clear expectations, predictable base pay, and upside through performance-based revenue share.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit YouTube Shorts from:
• Long-form reaction videos
• Social media clips and trending political content
• Add captions, pacing, zooms, memes, and visual hooks optimized for Shorts
• Create catchy thumbnails and high-CTR titles
• Optimize descriptions, tags, and metadata for YouTube Shorts SEO
• Upload and schedule Shorts consistently
• Ensure content aligns with the channel’s political comedy tone and audience expectations
• Meet daily output and quality standards without micromanagement

Output Expectations

• Minimum: 6 Shorts per day
• Maximum: Up to 10 Shorts per day
• Posting more than the minimum is encouraged but does not increase base pay

Who We’re Looking For

• Proven experience editing YouTube Shorts or TikTok-style content
• Strong understanding of retention, hooks, pacing, and CTR
• Comfortable working with political commentary and satire
• Familiar with YouTube Studio, Shorts analytics, and SEO basics
• Able to work independently and hit daily publishing targets
• Politically aware enough to package content accurately for the audience (alignment matters)

Compensation

Base Pay

• USD $500 per month, guaranteed
• Covers production and publishing of 6–10 Shorts per day

Revenue Share

• 10% of net YouTube Shorts ad revenue generated by Shorts uploaded by you (about $150 based on last month metrics)
• Calculated monthly based on finalized YouTube Studio / AdSense data
• Revenue share is performance-based, variable, and not guaranteed

Revenue share applies only to Shorts ad revenue It does not include long-form videos, sponsorships, memberships, Super Chats, affiliates, or other income sources. Legal & Freelance Terms By applying, you agree to the following:

• Work-for-Hire & Ownership

All scripts, edits, videos, thumbnails, titles, descriptions, metadata, and related materials are work-for-hire and become the exclusive property of the channel owner.

• Independent Contractor

You are an independent contractor, not an employee, and are responsible for all applicable taxes and legal obligations.

• Revenue Share Calculation

Revenue share is calculated monthly based on finalized YouTube Studio / AdSense analytics and may be subject to platform delays or adjustments.

• No Partnership or Equity

This role does not create a partnership, employment relationship, or ownership interest.

• Termination

Either party may terminate the agreement with reasonable notice if expectations or performance standards are not met.

• Data Processing Consent

By applying, you consent to processing of application data. Consent may be withdrawn at any time via [email protected].

How to Apply

Apply through Indeed and include:

• Your full name and country/time zone
• Brief experience overview in:
• YouTube Shorts editing
• Thumbnails and titles
• Shorts SEO / publishing
• Links to relevant Shorts, channels, or portfolios
• A short paragraph explaining why a base + revenue share model works for you

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Short paid trial tasks may be offered. Job Type: Contract Contract length: 12 months Pay: From $650.00 per month Application Question(s):

• This is a freelance, remote, independent contractor role. Are you comfortable managing your own schedule, taxes, and workload?
• Are you available for a short paid trial task to demonstrate your ability to handle the full end-to-end workflow?
• This role offers a guaranteed base pay of $500 per month, and a performance-based revenue share (10% of monthly YouTube revenue) in exchange for handling the full workflow (editing, thumbnails, SEO, and upload). . Are you comfortable with part of your compensation being tied to channel performance?
• This position requires producing and publishing multiple short videos per week using provided styles and templates. Are you able to consistently meet weekly output targets without close supervision?
• Do you have prior experience with at least two of the following: video editing, thumbnails, or YouTube SEO?
• Briefly describe your experience producing YouTube Shorts content or managing an end-to-end video workflow. Include any tools you’ve used.

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