YouTube Video Editor for Educational Content (Violin Experience a Major Plus)

I run Price Violin Academy, a YouTube channel dedicated to making world-class violin education, typically reserved for elite conservatories, accessible to everyone. I’m a professional violinist and teacher whose students are consistently placed in top music schools. The methods I teach work, and my goal is for this channel to become a trusted, long-term online platform for learning violin. The channel currently has ~15,000 subscribers and publishes one long-form video and two short-form videos per week. I’m looking for a consistent editor I can work with for years—not a one-off contractor. What I’m Looking For: I’ve attempted to hire editors in the past and learned something critical: Violin and music-education content cannot be edited effectively without either 1. Some working knowledge of violin/classical music, or 2. A tight collaborative workflow that minimizes back-and-forth. When an editor doesn’t understand violin technique, musical phrasing, or how to judge takes, editing becomes communication-heavy and ends up costing more time instead of less. Because of this, I’m especially interested in one of the following: Option A (Ideal) An editor who plays violin or has strong familiarity with violin technique/classical music. Option B (Very workable) An editor comfortable using DaVinci Resolve Cloud, allowing me to do the following without sending files back and forth: -Select the best musical takes -Prep or label clips where musical judgment is required while you handle: -The bulk of editing -Pacing, polish, clarity, and final delivery. If you fit either of these, please apply. Editing Style & Vision The editing style I’m aiming for is: -Clean -Professional -Clear -Tasteful and restrained A good reference point is the YouTube channel Ed Lawrence: -Not over-edited -Minimal background music (mostly in intros, if at all) -Clear, readable on-screen text -Strong pacing without gimmicks This is classical music content—it doesn’t need to be flashy or trendy, but it does need to feel modern, confident, and intentional. Brand values: -Professional -Service-oriented -Helpful One note based on past experience: Editors with less sense for classical music culture often miss the mark tonally. Think approachable and modern, not kitschy or generic. (For example: stock images of purple violins are not the vibe.) Responsibilities -Editing long-form YouTube videos (10–15 min usually) -Editing short-form clips -Clean cuts and pacing -Audio balancing (spoken voice + violin) -Basic color correction -Simple, clear on-screen text -Exporting YouTube-ready files Optional Bonus but would be amazing if possible: -Thumbnails -Descriptions, tags, and YouTube optimization -Uploading and posting My highest priority is establishing a low-friction editing workflow where I can hand off files and trust the process. What I Value Most: -Someone who buys into the vision of the channel and can see meaning working on it long term -Good taste and restraint -Clear communication -Reliability -Willingness to learn the channel’s style I’m very open to feedback from an experienced editor on how the content could be clearer or more engaging—as long as it serves the educational mission. To Apply (Required) Please include: -“Violin” in the first line of your response -2–3 examples of YouTube videos you’ve edited -Your typical rate (hourly or per video) -A short note on whether you: 1. Play violin/have a music background 2. Are comfortable working in DaVinci Resolve Cloud 3. Have some other workflow that you think would also work without having to send files back and forth a lot. Apply tot his job