YouTube editor for 2M+ subscriber channels

Past two million subscribers, a channel is often more than one show. There might be a main series, a second channel, a format with two people on camera, and a back catalogue that new viewers binge for days. The editing question changes from "can you cut my video?" to "can each of these keep its own look without bleeding into the others?"

I'm Kevin Tabares, a long-form YouTube editor. Rex & Alexa, at 2.29M subscribers, is the largest client on this page. This page covers how an outside editor fits a channel this size, and where it doesn't.

What changes at 2M subscribers

• Each show needs its own rules. A main series, a second channel and a collab format usually differ in pacing, text and music. A separate short brief for each keeps them from blending into one generic look.
• Duo videos need both voices clear. Two people, game sound and music compete for attention. Keeping both voices audible and cutting to the right reaction is a large part of the edit.
• A second channel isn't a copy of the first. It often exists because part of the audience wants something different, so its edit shouldn't just reuse the main channel's template. More on that: a video editor for your second YouTube channel.
• Busy weeks need warning. Game updates, launches and events bunch work together. Telling the editor early is what keeps quality steady in those weeks.
• Some roles belong in-house. Someone who manages other editors or owns the content plan day to day is usually better hired directly. An outside editor fits best owning one or two formats.

Channels at 2M and close to it

The subscriber number is what each channel displays; the number of videos is what YT Jobs has on record. Each name links to a page on who edits that channel.

For channels bigger than these, the 5M and 10M pages say plainly where an outside editor fits. In total, my client channels account for 1,250 videos and 147.6M views tracked on YT Jobs; those views are the creators', and the figure measures the work, not their success.

What a client this size says

Very professional! On Time. Should have hired him a long time ago!

Rex (Rex & Alexa, 2.29M subscribers), quoted word for word from the channel's YT Jobs review. 18 of the 20 YT Jobs reviews are quoted on the reviews page; all 20 are on ytjobs.co/@kevintabaress.

How working together goes with several shows

1. Send the channel link, tell me which show or channel you want covered, and add the raw footage for one episode. Use the contact form or ; replies usually come within an hour.
2. You get a free 1-minute test edit of that show, cut in its own style rather than a generic one.
3. If it fits, the first full episode takes 1 to 5 days depending on length and complexity, then usually 1 to 2 days.
4. Notes come back as revisions within 24 hours, for as many rounds as you need. If after two revision rounds the edit still isn't right, you don't pay the second invoice.

• No contract. Every episode gets its own quote, and a 50% or 100% payment up front, in USD via PayPal or USDC, books it.
• Volume without a different look. For high volume I work with a small team of trusted editors; every video still passes my review before it reaches you.
• Beyond the edit. If you want Shorts or thumbnails too, ask. Channel management is available on request, scoped and quoted separately.

Mistakes with several shows

One template for everything

Using the main series' intro, captions and music on a second channel makes it feel like leftovers. Each show deserves its own short set of rules.

Moving an editor between shows without notes

An editor who knows the main series well can still miss what makes the side show different. A one-page brief per show prevents that.

Launching a new channel with nothing written down

The first videos of a new channel set its style. Decide the look before the first upload instead of fixing it after ten.

Unannounced busy weeks

If three shows need an episode in the same week, the editor should know days ahead, not when the footage lands.

What to look for in an editor at 2M

• Experience with more than one format. Ask for examples of the same editor cutting two different shows, and check that they look different.
• Comfort with several recordings at once. Duo videos, collabs and facecam plus gameplay all need syncing and choosing.
• Clear responsibility. If a team helps, one person should answer for every video that reaches you.
• A test per show. A short test on each format you want covered is the quickest way to see whether one editor can handle both.

FAQ

Can one editor handle several shows or channels?

Yes, with a separate brief for each show or channel, so each one keeps its own pacing, text and music. For high volume I work with a small team of trusted editors, and every video passes my review.

Do you edit duo videos?

Yes. Rex & Alexa is a Roblox duo channel, with 126 videos edited according to the YT Jobs record.

How much does editing cost at 2M+?

It depends on the show: length, complexity and how much footage each episode has. Every video is quoted separately, with no contract, and booked with 50% or 100% paid up front in USD (PayPal or USDC).

Should we hire in-house instead?

For some roles, yes. Someone who manages other editors or owns your content plan day to day is usually better as an in-house hire. An outside long-form editor fits best owning one or two formats inside your process.

How do we start?

Send the channel link, the show you want covered and the raw footage for one episode. You get a free 1-minute test edit in that show's style before anything is paid.

Related reading

• YouTube editing for 1M+ subscriber channels, for slightly smaller channels.
• A long-form editor for 5M+ subscribers, the next size up.
• The full portfolio, channel by channel: 1,154 videos from 46 channels.
• Editing for Roblox duo channels.
• Client reviews from YT Jobs.