YouTube Thumbnail Designer & Video Editor

Role Overview
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

1. 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

1. 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

Required Skills & 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

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