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... YouTube. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE * We like to laugh, we live for celeb gossip and we're great on ... Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining extreme focus and quality under the pressure ...

... YouTube. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE * We like to laugh, we live for celeb gossip and we're great on ... Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining extreme focus and quality under the pressure ...

... YouTube. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE * We like to laugh, we live for celeb gossip and we're great on ... Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining extreme focus and quality under the pressure ...

... YouTube. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE * We like to laugh, we live for celeb gossip and we're great on ... Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining extreme focus and quality under the pressure ...

... YouTube. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE * We like to laugh, we live for celeb gossip and we're great on ... Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining extreme focus and quality under the pressure ...

... YouTube. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE * We like to laugh, we live for celeb gossip and we're great on ... Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining extreme focus and quality under the pressure ...

... YouTube. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE * We like to laugh, we live for celeb gossip and we're great on ... Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining extreme focus and quality under the pressure ...

... YouTube. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE * We like to laugh, we live for celeb gossip and we're great on ... Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining extreme focus and quality under the pressure ...

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How much do freelance youtube manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance youtube manager in the United States is $78,591.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,000.00 and $81,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Youtube Manager vs Freelance Social Media Manager?

AspectFreelance Youtube Manager
Primary FocusManaging and optimizing YouTube channels, content strategy, video SEO, and audience engagement
Skills & CertificationsVideo editing, YouTube analytics, content creation, basic graphic design
Work EnvironmentRemote, often working directly with content creators or brands
Industry UsagePopular in digital content, entertainment, education, and influencer marketing

While a Freelance Youtube Manager specializes in managing YouTube channels, a Freelance Social Media Manager handles multiple platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Both roles require content strategy skills, but the Youtube Manager focuses specifically on video content and YouTube analytics, making their expertise more niche within digital marketing.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Youtube Manager job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,591 per year, or $37.8 per hour.

Associate Video Editor, Shows (freelance/contract)

dmg::media

New York, NY

$200 - $250/day

Other

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Associate Video Editor, Shows (freelance/contract)

Location: dmg::media Head Office - New York, NY 10003

Salary: $200-250 per day

Position: freelance/contract

The Daily Mail is seeking a brilliant hybrid video editor, ideally with an understanding of motion graphics, to help edit new longform shows and produce on original series' that are primarily designed for YouTube. This person will work under the supervision of a showrunner to also manage all post-production editing and animation needs.

The Daily Mail shows team produces repeatable, identifiable formats that are 8-22 minutes in length. This is a new role on a new team that's tasked with developing a slate of original programming that viewers will fall in love with.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Help staff producers prep footage for original shows that are primarily designed to thrive on YouTube
  • Create rough cuts and full edits from start to finish
  • Edit and enhance videos using industry-standard software and techniques, incorporating editorial-style motion graphics and visual effects (such as animations, text overlays and thumbnails) as required
  • Ensure videos are delivered on time and meet the highest quality standards
  • Pitch episode ideas and constantly push to improve the quality of the show
  • Prep project for staff editors; stringout media, sync footage, (potentially create sequences or mark up footage)
  • Take an analytical approach to show performance, using data to understand which parts of the show are working and which aren't
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in video production and motion design
  • Be organized; handle cards from producers after shoots, log media, back up footage to a hard drive & server

Required Skills and Qualities: 

  • Portfolio showcasing experience of producing and editing videos for YouTube, preferably long-form
  • Understanding of motion design principles and experience of creating motion graphics and visual effects is preferred
  • A deep curiosity about YouTube as a platform and curiosity for storytelling
  • Experience with Frame.io
  • Experience or interest on a set
  • Knowledge of video editing software such as Adobe Premier Pro or Final Cut Pro
  • A world-class story sense and ability to assess pitches
  • An ability to clearly communicate, give, and receive detailed feedback
  • A lack of fear of failure and a willingness to pivot when an idea doesn't work out as planned
  • A deep understanding of the principles of good journalism

If you are passionate about creating videos that inform, engage, and grow audiences, and you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a portfolio of your work.

Dailymail.com operates a 24/7 newsroom, and flexibility will be required to work shifts according to the demands of the news cycle.

About Us

Dailymail.com is the world's largest English-language newspaper website with more than 220 million monthly unique visitors. Our teams across the globe strive to provide our readers with engaging, fast and rolling news, 24/7, 365 days a year. With more than 600 journalists worldwide, we are seeking individuals who want to join a global media organization with excellent career development opportunities. Dailymail.com (MailOnline) is a division of dmg media.