YouTube editor for US creators, remote on US hours
I edit long-form YouTube videos for US creators, mostly gaming, Roblox and Minecraft, plus narrated documentaries. Working hours overlap the US Eastern day, first video in 1–5 days, then 1–2 days, USD invoicing. Clients include Swaylemc, Puff, and dakblake's second channel DakBlox (0→2M views in 6 months).
Quick fit check: is this editor right for your channel?
- Video types
- Gaming, Roblox, Minecraft, documentaries
- Editing style
- Fast-paced challenges and gameplay; funny and chaotic, with memes, zooms and sound effects; story-driven gameplay with strong retention; clean, informative Roblox news. Usually a mix (Rex & Alexa: challenges; Mud: news)
- Video length
- 8–10, 10–20, 20–40 or 40+ minutes, up to feature-length (Swaylemc’s full movies run one to almost four hours).
- 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
- Gameplay and voice recording, ready to edit, or long recordings that need trimming and story building. Separate mic tracks help.
- 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: 1,277 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.
- Proof in this niche
- “ROBLOX FLING THINGS AND PEOPLE WITH ALEXA!” on Rex (2.29M subscribers), 1.35M views; “SECRET Skin Update (Roblox Rivals News) + New Code” on Mud (1.26M subscribers), 608K views
The US creator economy is the largest and most competitive on YouTube. Retention standards are brutal: audiences click away in the first seconds if the hook doesn't land. CPM rates vary wildly by timezone and topic. Audience expectations shift every six months. You can put an editor on salary, or book a freelancer per video on a marketplace.
I work with US creators by offering a third option: remote retention-first editing with US-market expertise, USD pricing, and hours that overlap the US Eastern working day for real-time communication. One channel on the roster, dakblake's second channel DakBlox, went from zero to 2M+ views in about six months. What holds an audience comes from editing for channels like these, mostly gaming, Roblox and Minecraft, plus narrated documentaries.
Creators I've edited for
- DakBlox (dakblake's second channel), 82.6K subs · Roblox. 0 to 2M+ views in ~6 months with 50K+ avg per video.
- Swaylemc, Minecraft horror-mod full movies. 100K+ avg per upload.
- Puff, Minecraft and Roblox videos.
- ashlele, daily Roblox uploads.
- Mud, 1.26M subs · Roblox Rivals news. 100K+ avg views per video.
- Rex (RexandAlexa), BloxWorld TV, Roblox and gaming channels.
Public record on YT Jobs: 20 reviews from 19 client channels, 17 of them a perfect 10/10. 1,277 videos and 152.2M+ views tracked there.
Work you can watch
Public uploads from channels in the list above. Their reviews are on the reviews page.
What working with me from the United States looks like
Your workflow doesn't change because I'm not in the same city. Here's how it actually works:
- Upload when you wrap, send raw footage to my Dropbox or Google Drive at the end of your day. The workflow is async-friendly: after the first video (1 to 5 days), most edits come back in 1 to 2 days.
- Draft notification, when the first draft is ready you get a Slack message with a download link and timestamp notes.
- Revisions within 24 hours, send feedback when it suits you. Each revision round comes back within 24 hours, as many rounds as you need.
- Check-in call (optional), a short call when you want to review retention graphs and plan the next uploads.
- Direct communication, Slack, Discord, email. Kevin usually replies within a few hours. No timezone runaround.
Overlapping hours are the real advantage. I work hours that overlap the US Eastern working day, so feedback is picked up during your working day and each revision comes back within 24 hours. That's the responsiveness of a local hire without the overhead, and the workflow stays async-friendly: after the first video (1 to 5 days), most edits come back in 1 to 2 days.
What you actually get
- Retention-first hook engineering, the first 15 seconds rebuilt and checked against your retention graph. US audiences are fast, the hook has to land hard.
- Pacing matched to your format, the fastest cutting goes into the open, where viewers decide whether to stay, and the pace relaxes where the story needs room. Not generic gaming editing.
- Color grading for YouTube's compression codec, I edit specifically for how YouTube's AV1 codec handles skin tones, saturation, and blacks. Your video doesn't look washed out at 720p.
- Audio mix you can hear anywhere, dialogue always on top, music and effects mixed under it. You can watch in a noisy kitchen and still catch every word.
- Retention analytics review (on retainer), after each upload, I pull your YouTube Studio graphs and iterate. Hooks that crater at 25 seconds get rewritten. Pacing that loses viewers at minute 4 gets re-cut.
- Thumbnail coordination, I send edit stills that match your hook, so your thumbnail matches your actual video content. No clickbait mismatch.
- Delivery in your format, ProRes 422 HQ, H.264, or whatever YouTube's latest recommendation is. I keep my deliverables current.
- Unlimited revisions, as many as you need, each returned within 24 hours, at no extra cost.
Pricing for US creators
All invoices in USD, so there's no currency conversion on your side.
- Per-video: a single 10–30 minute edit, quoted on its own. Includes hook engineering, full edit, color, sound design, and as many revisions as you need (each back within 24 hours).
- Per-video with retention review: an add-on to the edit quote. I analyze your last 5–10 retention graphs and tune the next edit against your specific audience's drop-off patterns.
- Monthly retainer: 2–3 videos a month, quoted as a package you can stop at any time. Priority slot, weekly analytics calls, hook A/B testing, thumbnail coordination.
- Full channel strategy: by quote. Includes pre-edit audit, upload scheduling, end-screen optimization, growth benchmarking, and direct strategic input.
Payment via PayPal or USDC (crypto). Each video is booked with 50% or 100% up front.
How to start
- Email or use the contact form. Include your channel link, average video length, and upload cadence.
- You get a tailored quote within 24 hours.
- Schedule a 30-minute discovery call. I review your last 3 retention graphs and talk about what's working and what's plateauing.
- Start with a free 1-minute test edit on your own footage. The first full video ships in 1–5 days, then usually 1–2. If after two revision rounds the edit still isn't right, you don't pay the second invoice.
US editing FAQ
Is a remote editor really better than hiring someone local?
Not automatically; it depends on focus. Many local freelancers split their time between corporate video, events and YouTube. The work here is long-form YouTube only, and each project is quoted on its own, so you pay for the edit you need rather than a flat agency rate. Judge it by full videos from named channels, not by where the editor sits.
How do you handle timezone differences for urgent edits?
I work hours that overlap the US Eastern working day, so urgent requests are seen during your working day, whichever coast you're on. The workflow is async-friendly: after the first video (1 to 5 days), most edits come back in 1 to 2 days. Retainer clients get priority slots, so urgent uploads are scheduled ahead.
Can I see examples of US gaming channels you've edited?
Yes, check out DakBlox's recent uploads (dakblake's second channel), or ask me on the discovery call. The videos under "Work you can watch" above are full public uploads. The 20 YT Jobs reviews come from 19 real client channels; the testimonials are public.
Do you edit vlogs, lifestyle, or tech channels?
Yes. I specialize in Roblox and gaming, but my retention-first system applies to any long-form content: education, commentary, lifestyle, tech reviews. If your audience watches for watch-time (not shorts), I can help.
What if the first edit isn't what I wanted?
That's what revisions are for: you get as many as you need, each returned within 24 hours, at no extra cost. If after two revision rounds the edit still isn't right, you don't pay the second invoice.
Do you do shorts or YouTube Shorts editing?
Long-form is the core, but Shorts cut from your long-form videos are available on request. For a Shorts-only channel, a vertical specialist is usually a better fit.
Related reading
- The complete guide to hiring a YouTube editor in 2026, what to look for, questions to ask, red flags.
- How much does a YouTube editor cost?, rate breakdown by channel size and geography.
- Outsourcing YouTube editing: the 2026 guide, agency vs freelance vs specialist editor, compared.
- YouTube retention graph explained, read your own graph before hiring anyone.
FAQ
Do you work with US YouTube channels?
Yes. Creators on the roster include Swaylemc, Puff and dakblake's second channel DakBlox (82.6K subscribers). Working hours overlap the US Eastern day, so communication stays same-day.
How do your working hours line up with US time zones?
I work hours that overlap the US Eastern working day. That means Slack pings are answered same-day, whichever coast you are on, and video uploads are processed before your evening.
Do you invoice in USD?
Yes, always. 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. You pay by PayPal or USDC (crypto), and each video is booked with 50% or 100% up front.
Why hire a remote long-form specialist instead of a local editor?
Specialization and a record you can check. The work is long-form YouTube only, built around your retention graph, with 1,277 videos tracked on YT Jobs and 20 reviews there (17 of them a perfect 10/10) from 19 client channels, including MudPlayz (1.26M) and dakblake's second channel DakBlox (82.6K). It runs async on hours that overlap the US Eastern day, and each project is quoted on its own, with no contract.
How fast is the turnaround?
The first video takes 1 to 5 days, depending on length and complexity. After that, most videos come back in 1 to 2 days, and every revision round comes back within 24 hours. Working hours overlap the US Eastern working day, so a request sent in the evening is picked up the next morning.
What payment methods do you accept?
PayPal or USDC (crypto). Invoices are always in USD, and each video is booked with 50% or 100% up front.