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Hire video editors
Freelance video editors turn raw footage into retention-first YouTube videos, ad cuts, podcast clips and social edits.
Free to post · 0% commission · pay the creator directly
video editors on UnifyOps
See allWhat to put in a video editor brief
- State the target length and the platform (YouTube, ads, Reels). Pacing differs a lot.
- Link a reference edit with the style you want: jump cuts, b-roll density, captions, sound design.
- Say how footage will arrive (Drive, Frame.io) and roughly how much there is.
- Agree the number of revision rounds up front.
Template: Edit my YouTube video
We have raw footage for a talking-head YouTube video. Looking for tight, retention-focused editing: jump cuts, b-roll, captions, sound design and a strong first 30 seconds.
Our template's suggested budget: $100 – $350
Usage rights, in plain words
Organic only
Brand posts it on its own channels
Paid ads · 3 months
Can be run as ads for 90 days
Paid ads · 12 months
Can be run as ads for a year
Full buyout
Brand owns the content forever
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What it costs on UnifyOps
0% commission for brands and creators. You agree a price, then pay the creator directly by UPI, PayPal or bank transfer, so all of it reaches the person doing the work.
On a $1,000 project
| Who you hire through | Brand pays | Creator gets | They keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| A typical agency | $1,000 | $800 | $200 |
| UnifyOps | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 |
20% is a common mid-point for agency management fees. UnifyOps is 0% for brands and creators: the brand pays the creator directly by UPI, PayPal or bank transfer. We don't touch the money, so we also can't hold or settle it. More on pricing
Questions
How do I share footage with an editor?+
Google Drive, Dropbox or Frame.io links. On UnifyOps deliveries are links too, so nothing is size-limited.
Should I hire one editor for long-form and shorts?+
Often yes. Ask for vertical clips cut from the same footage as part of the brief.
What makes a YouTube edit retain viewers?+
A strong first 30 seconds, no dead air, pattern interrupts every few seconds, and captions. Put these in the brief.
Get pitches from video editors
Post a brief in about a minute. Creators pitch with their price, you shortlist, chat and hire.