[Hiring] YouTube Thumbnail Designer & Video Editor @Virtual Colleague Philippines

Role Description

This is a remote position.

We are looking for a highly reliable and detail-oriented Virtual Assistant to support YouTube content production, primarily focused on:

• Thumbnail Design (Primary Priority)
• Video Editing (Secondary)

This is a flexible, project-based role with batch work rather than consistent weekly output.

Scope of Work

• Thumbnail Design (CORE FOCUS)
  • Design high-converting YouTube thumbnails
  • Follow client-provided:
    • Keywords
    • Messaging direction
    • Image requirements
  • Provide creative input and suggestions
  • Deliver thumbnails in batches
• Video Editing (Optional)
  • Long-form videos:
    • Raw footage: ~45 minutes
    • Final output: ~10 minutes
    • Tasks include:
      • Cutting mistakes and filler
      • Adding B-roll
      • Light animations
      • Clean, professional pacing
  • Short-form videos:
    • Create engaging, concise clips from long-form content
    • Optimize for social media consumption

Key Challenges to Solve

• The client has previously experienced:
  • Unreliable freelancers (missed deadlines)
  • Poor communication
  • Inconsistent quality
• Reliability and responsiveness are CRITICAL for this role

Qualifications

• Must-Have:
  • Proven experience in YouTube thumbnail design
  • Strong sense of:
    • Visual hierarchy
    • Composition
    • Attention-grabbing design
  • Ability to follow instructions precisely
  • Strong communication and responsiveness
  • Ability to meet deadlines consistently
• Nice-to-Have:
  • Video editing experience (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut, CapCut, etc.)
  • Understanding of YouTube performance metrics
  • Experience with B-roll and light animations
  • Knowledge of content optimization for YouTube

Tools & Platforms

• Client is flexible, but currently uses:
  • Email – Primary communication
  • WhatsApp – Secondary communication
  • OneDrive – File sharing
• VA can use preferred tools as long as output meets expectations

Work Setup & Engagement

• Type: Project-based / Sporadic (recommended as the initial setup). The client prefers to start with a project-based approach, with the intention to transition into a longer-term engagement if the VA proves to be a strong fit.
• Workload: 1–2 videos/month
• Thumbnails delivered in batches (e.g., 4 at a time)
• Schedule: Flexible (no timezone requirement)
• Approval Process: All outputs must be reviewed and approved before publishing
• Video Editing Package Includes:
  • 1 Full Episode or Long-Form Video Edit
  • 2–3 Thumbnails
  • 2–3 Short-Form Videos (derived from the long-form content)

Personality & Work Style Fit

• Ideal candidate is:
  • Reliable and responsive
  • Collaborative and open to feedback
  • Proactive (can suggest improvements)
  • Detail-oriented
  • Able to balance creativity with direction
• A one-week turnaround is reasonable once an editor is fully trained and aligned with the editing style.
• During onboarding, however, he prefers editors to work in smaller sections (e.g., first 1–3 minutes of a video) and return those segments within approximately 24–48 hours for review.

Rates

• P 3750 for VA