YouTube editor built for podcast creators

Quick fit check: is this editor right for your channel?

Video types

Long-form podcast and interview videos

Editing style

Clean, engaging long-form edits matched to your channel’s style

Video length

8–10, 10–20, 20–40 or 40+ minutes, up to feature-length (Swaylemc’s full movies run about 105 minutes).

Upload schedule

One video only, 1 video per week, 2–3 videos per week, 4 videos per month or several a week (Mud: about 3 a week). Start with one pilot: the free 1-minute test edit.

Format

Long-form YouTube videos are the core. YouTube Shorts cut from each long video on request.

What you send me

Your raw recording and a reference video of the style you want.

Estimated price

About $55 to $150 per finished video (up to $300 for some long or complex edits), depending on length, raw footage and effects. That fits the ‘$50+’ and ‘$100–$300 per video’ boxes for most long videos. Four videos a month: about $220 to $600 (more for long or complex videos); a $500 a month budget usually covers two to four long videos, depending on length. Exact quote within 24 hours, after a free 1-minute test edit.

Channel size

From under 1K subscribers (Mr. Marticson, 834) and small to mid-size channels (ThatNoob 4.9K, Crazz 10.7K, DakBlox 82.6K: 0 to 2M+ views in six months) up to 2M+ (Rex 2.29M, Puff 1.83M, Mud 1.26M)

Turnaround

First video in 1 to 5 days, then 1 to 2 days; revisions back within 24 hours

Track record

Proven YouTube results: 1,250 videos tracked on YT Jobs and 20 reviews from 19 client channels, 17 of them 10/10. Long-term work: Mud since March 2025, about 3 videos a week.

Who you work with

Kevin Tabares, directly. I review every video before it reaches you.

Channel language

English or Spanish

Terms

Paid in USD by PayPal or USDC. No contract, no minimum.

Closest proof

No named client in this exact niche yet. Closest long-form work: “The Tenerife Disaster: The Deadliest Crash in Aviation History” on The Interpreter (78K subscribers)

If you podcast on YouTube and you've felt like generic editors don't handle multi-camera or captions well, you're right. Podcast editing is conversation-first, not timeline-first. Standard video editors cut without eye-line awareness. That's wrong for podcasts. You need 3–4 camera angles minimum, and they must follow eye-line continuity rules. Captions are mandatory. Filler removal (uh/um/silence) requires native audio editing, not timeline hiding. B-roll insertion at slow dialogue keeps engagement high. Chapter markers drive navigation and retention.

Multi-camera expertise, caption-first workflow, native audio filler removal, and retention engineering for long-form podcast videos. If you're a podcast creator serious about YouTube growth and audience retention, this page is for you.

Why podcast editing is its own discipline

Podcast editing follows completely different rules than standard video editing:

• Multi-camera is the baseline, not a luxury. You need 3–4 angles minimum. Single-camera podcasts underperform.
• Eye-line continuity is non-negotiable. Speakers must look at each other, not cut randomly between angles.
• Captions are mandatory. Viewers watching with the sound off can't follow a conversation without them.
• Filler removal requires native audio editing. Uh/um/long pauses need surgical removal at the waveform level, not timeline hides. Standard timeline editing sounds choppy.
• B-roll insertion is strategic, not decorative. B-roll goes at slow dialogue points to hold visual interest. Placed wrong, it's distracting.
• Chapter markers drive navigation. Podcasts are long-form. Chapters let viewers jump to topics. Without them, retention drops.
• Reaction shots are gold. Guest reactions, listener reactions, host reactions. These amplify engagement and hold viewers through slow moments.

Three concrete editing differences for podcast creators

Here's what separates podcast editing from generic video editing:

• Multi-camera cutting with eye-line continuity rules, When speaker A talks, cameras must be on A. When A looks at B, we cut to B's camera. When B responds, we cut back. No random angle jumping. This requires understanding dialogue flow, not just timeline placement.
• Native audio filler removal (uh/um removal at waveform level), Standard timeline editing hides silence but leaves the audio intact. When you remove the hide, the uh/um is still there. We edit the audio files themselves, surgically removing filler words at the DAW level. The result is natural, not choppy.
• Mandatory full captions with speaker labels and timestamps, YouTube auto-captions miss words and lack speaker labels. We provide full manual captions, synced exactly to audio, with speaker names, so viewers watching muted can follow along.
• B-roll insertion at dialogue slow points (2–3 minute intervals), Long stretches of talking faces bore viewers. We insert B-roll (screen recordings, graphics, clips) at minutes 2–3, 5–6, 8–10, etc. Strategic placement, not random decoration.
• Chapter markers for topic navigation and retention, Podcasts are long. Chapters (intro, Topic A, Topic B, Outro) let viewers jump around. YouTube shows chapter markers in the progress bar, which drives navigation and keeps people engaged.
• Reaction shot identification and amplification, Guest reactions, surprised faces, laugh moments. These are gold for engagement. We identify and cut to them strategically, often extending the shot by 1–2 frames to let the moment land.
• YouTube vs audio podcast format differences, YouTube videos need captions and B-roll. Audio podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts) are pure audio. We know these are different and edit accordingly for each platform.

What we do differently for podcast channels

Every podcast edit includes:

• Multi-camera cutting with eye-line analysis, we map speaker positions, eye-line directions, and cut based on dialogue flow, not arbitrary timing.
• Native audio editing for filler removal, we work at the DAW level (Audition, Resolve), not just timeline hiding. Uh/um removed surgically. The result sounds natural.
• Full manual caption generation with speaker labels, not auto-captions. Synced to the frame, speaker names included, timestamps accurate.
• B-roll insertion at strategic dialogue moments, we identify slow-talking sections (2–3 minute marks typically) and insert supporting visuals. Graphics, screen recordings, relevant clips.
• Chapter marker creation for topic navigation, we listen to the podcast, identify topic transitions, and create chapters. YouTube shows these in the progress bar and on mobile.
• Reaction shot amplification, we mark moments of genuine reaction, laughter, surprise, and extend the shot by 1–2 frames so the moment reads on video.
• Retention engineering specific to podcast pacing, we identify where viewers drop off (intro too long, guest intro slow, topic not interesting) and tighten or add B-roll accordingly.
• Post-upload analytics review on retainer, we pull your YouTube retention and iterate next episode's chapters, B-roll placement, and filler removal based on audience behavior.

Podcast formats we cover

Interview format (host + 1 guest, multi-camera)

Two-camera setup. Host camera, guest camera, sometimes a wide shot. Eye-line continuity, reaction shots amplified, filler removal on host and guest separately.

Multi-guest roundtable (3–4 speakers)

3–4 angle setup. Harder eye-line continuity because of multiple conversations. We map seating positions and cut based on who's talking and eye-line direction.

Solo host + screen sharing

Host talking, screen sharing on a second camera or shared screen. We balance host camera, screen share, and eye-line (host looking at screen vs camera). Screen recording content becomes B-roll.

Sit-down conversation with walk-and-talk segments

Podcast has sit-down + movement. Multiple camera setups for each section. Smooth transitions between sitting and moving shots, consistent eye-line when possible.

How to check this before you hire

No named client on this site records a podcast, which means the multi-camera and caption work described above has no podcast-specific video sitting behind it yet.

1. The first stop should be a page this site does not run: ytjobs.co/@kevintabaress, which counts 1,250 videos tracked, with reviews dated back to 2017. Independent hosting is what makes those numbers checkable instead of just asserted.
2. HyperCookiie's channel (1.88M subscribers) is not a podcast, but any talking-heavy segment shows the same cut discipline a podcast needs: a consistent rhythm between cuts, and on-screen text that stays up for as long as it takes to read rather than just as long as a template allows.
3. /reviews has the client quotes reproduced exactly as written, and /case-studies covers six gaming and Roblox projects, none of them a podcast. Useful for judging reliability and communication, not for judging multi-camera podcast experience specifically.
4. Send one raw two-camera segment with a handful of filler words in it, and ask one question: once the edit comes back, can you still hear the seam where an "uh" or "um" used to be? A cutaway that just hides the moment on video still leaves the stumble audible underneath.

Cut discipline and caption habits are proven across the 1,250 videos in the record. Multi-camera podcast experience specifically is not, since none of the named clients record one, so treat that as an open question to test directly rather than assume.

What this costs

What long-form podcast editing covers, and how each option is quoted:

• Per-episode: a single 30–60 minute podcast edit, quoted on its own. Includes multi-camera cutting, filler removal, full captions, chapter markers, B-roll insertion, unlimited revisions, each back within 24 h.
• Per-episode with extended B-roll: an add-on to the edit quote if you need custom graphics or heavy B-roll insertion. Sourcing graphics, custom overlays, etc.
• Monthly retainer: 1–2 episodes a week, quoted as a package you can stop at any time. Includes priority turnaround, analytics review, caption consistency across episodes, chapter strategy.
• Full channel management: by quote. End-to-end: strategy, upload optimization, series consistency, thumbnail design, growth benchmarking.

Pricing is an estimated $55–$150 per finished video (up to $300 for some long or complex edits), with the exact figure quoted per project, because it depends on the complexity of the edit, the runtime and how much raw footage there is. There is no contract and no minimum commitment, and every enquiry gets a tailored quote within 24 hours.

Optional extras, quoted with the edit: pre-edit camera setup consultation, eye-line mapping, custom B-roll sourcing, post-publish retention analysis and direct strategic input.

How to start

1. Email or use the contact form with your channel link, average episode length, number of cameras/angles, and typical guest setup (solo, interview, roundtable).
2. You get a tailored quote within 24 hours, podcast-specific, not a template.
3. We schedule a 30-minute discovery call to look at your channel, discuss your format, and map out multi-camera strategy. No pitch, just diagnostic.
4. You get a free 1-minute test edit on your own footage; the first full video takes 1–5 days and comes with a caption file and chapter marker list.

Podcast editing FAQ

Do you work with podcasts at any subscriber count?

Yes. We work with serious podcast creators at any size. The bar is whether you're committed to long-form YouTube growth, not how big your listener base is.

What if I only have 2 cameras, not 3–4?

We work with what you have. Two cameras is harder than three (requires more strategy on when to cut), but it works. We'll discuss optimal camera placement and framing on the discovery call.

How long does caption generation take?

Full manual captions add 4–8 hours to an edit depending on length and number of speakers. This is included in our standard turnaround (1 to 2 days per video after the first one). Longer episodes or complex multi-guest shows may take longer.

Can you remove uh/um but preserve natural speech patterns?

Yes, that's the whole point of native audio editing. We remove filler words surgically, preserving breathing, pacing, and natural conversational tone. The result doesn't sound like robot speech.

Do you provide the original footage back unedited?

We deliver the final edited video, and your raw footage stays yours. Project files can be handed over on request, and we keep them so revisions later can be re-exported quickly.

Can you handle long podcasts (90+ minutes)?

Yes, longer episodes are quoted higher because 90+ minute episodes require more filler removal work and longer caption generation time. We quote per episode based on length and speaker count.

Related reading

Want to go deeper before you reach out?

• Long-form video editing fundamentals, our baseline philosophy on retention.
• Should I edit my own YouTube videos or hire an editor?, when doing it yourself makes more sense and when it does not.
• About Kevin Tabares, background and track record.