High-Retention YouTube Shorts Editor

I shoot quick, funny skits in 9:16 and need someone who can turn the raw takes into scroll-stopping Shorts. Each video must land between 20 and 60 seconds, open with an immediate hook, and keep viewers laughing all the way to the last frame. Think high-energy pacing, punchy zooms, and transitions that never let the momentum drop.

For audio, I lean on cartoonish sound effects layered over a fitting music bed to accent every gag. Clean, readable English captions are essential; I prefer them burned in rather than separate files so mobile viewers never miss a joke.

You’ll receive a folder of clips for each episode. Your task is to craft a tight narrative, choose the best moments, add motion graphics or emojis where they enhance the comedy, and deliver a final 1080 × 1920 MP4 optimized for YouTube Shorts (also suitable for Reels or TikTok).

Deliverables for every Short:
• 20–60 s vertical MP4 (1080×1920)
• Embedded captions with correct timing and spelling
• Dynamic SFX & background music (royalty-free)
• Fast cuts, zooms, and engaging transitions that fit the comedic beat

If your edits consistently boost retention, I have plenty more skits in the pipeline and would love to keep you on for long-term work. Drop a link to at least three Shorts, Reels, or TikToks you’ve edited that show strong pacing and humor, and let’s get rolling.