Job Description

YouTube Video Editor & Channel Builder (Full-Time)

Build a World-Class YouTube Channel That Helps Older People Stay Strong for Life

The Role

This is

not

a general video editing job.

This role is for someone whose dream job is working on a YouTube channel - learning what makes videos click, retain attention, and genuinely change people's lives.

Lifelong Mobility is looking for a full-time

YouTube Video Editor & Channel Builder

to own and elevate all video output across YouTube, our membership, and short-form platforms.

You'll work closely with founder Will Harlow to turn weekly filming sessions into a consistent, high-performing content engine.

You won't just be cutting clips.

You'll be

shaping how millions of people experience our brand

.

Your Mission

Turn raw recordings into clear, engaging long-form YouTube videos and short-form content that:

Attracts the right audience Keeps them watching Builds trust Converts viewers into long-term members
You are building the

media system that drives our growth

.

About Lifelong Mobility

Lifelong Mobility is an online health and education brand founded by physiotherapist

Will Harlow

, helping people regain strength, mobility, and independence.

2,000+ paying members worldwide 1.5M+ YouTube subscribers Globally recognised brand (HT Physio / Will Harlow) Simple, science-backed programs designed specifically for older adults
We're a small, mission-driven team. Your work will directly help thousands of people stay out of pain and out of the care system.

What You'll Do

1. Own long-form YouTube editing

Edit

3-4 YouTube videos per week

Prioritise clarity, calm pacing, and retention for our audience Add clean motion graphics, callouts, titles, and B-roll where it genuinely helps Collaborate on thumbnails and titles to maximise CTR and watch time

2. Create member content

Edit

1 polished member-only training video per week

Ensure everything is simple, clear, and easy to follow for non-technical users

3. Lead short-form creation

Produce

20-30 Shorts/Reels/TikToks per week

from long-form and raw footage Nail the first 2-3 seconds with strong hooks Deliver platform-ready assets (correct framing, captions, sizing) for publishing

4. Build a simple, reliable workflow

Create a predictable pipeline:
ingest ? long-form ? timestamps ? short-form ? delivery

Keep projects, files, and naming conventions organised Track basic performance (retention, watch time, views) and suggest what to double down on

Who This Role Is For

You'll thrive here if:

You love YouTube and spend lots of time consuming YouTube content as a viewer You think like a

YouTube editor

, not just a video technician You obsess over

clarity, pacing, and viewer experience

You care about retention more than flashy edits You notice patterns ("This section held attention -- let's do more of that") You enjoy working closely with a founder and small team You like the idea of specialising in content that genuinely helps older adults

This Role Is

Probably Not

For You If:

You're primarily looking for a general editing role or client variety Your main passion is broadcast, commercials, or cinematic projects You want a low-pressure editing job rather than a role with ownership and impact You're not interested in YouTube strategy, performance, or audience behaviour

Must-Haves

Strong portfolio showing

long-form YouTube edits

andshort-form vertical clips Excellent command of

Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or DaVinci Resolve

Basic motion graphics skills (titles, lower-thirds, simple animations) Experience editing talking-head, educational content Strong organisation and file management habits Understanding of what drives engagement and retention on YouTube Ability to work full-time from our

Farnham (GU9) office

(with some flexibility after an initial period)

Nice-to-Haves

Experience in health, fitness, or education content Experience editing for an older audience Basic familiarity with YouTube analytics

What We Offer

Salary:

38,000-45,000 Performance-based bonuses Clear success metrics (output consistency + engagement growth) Direct collaboration and mentorship from Will Harlow A key role in a fast-growing media and education business The satisfaction of helping thousands of people stay strong and independent

How To Apply (Read Carefully)

We receive a high volume of applications. To keep this fair and focused, we only review applications that follow the steps below.

Step 1: Submit your basics

Email

will@lifelongmobility.co

with:

Your CV A link to your portfolio or showreel
(Include

at least 2 long-form YouTube videos and 5 short-form clips you've edited)

Step 2: Record a short Loom (required)

Record a

single Loom video (5-7 minutes max)

and include the link in your email.

In your Loom, cover

all three

of the following:

Why YouTube?

Why does working on a single YouTube channel long-term genuinely excite you more than client work, music videos, or short projects?

Show your thinking

Pick

one YouTube video you edited

(or worked on closely) and:

Explain one specific editing decisionyou made to improve retention Tell us whyyou made it Tell us howyou'd improve that video if you edited it again today

Audience awareness

Imagine the viewer is

70 years old, not technical, and slightly sceptical

.
What are

2-3 things you would deliberately do differently

when editing for them compared to a typical YouTube audience?

Important:

We're not judging polish or presentation We arelooking for clarity of thought, self-awareness, and YouTube understanding

Step 3: One-line proof you read this

At the

end of your email

, include this exact sentence:

"The goal of editing at Lifelong Mobility is clarity, retention, and trust -- not flashy edits."

Applications missing this line

will not be reviewed

.

Subject line

YouTube Video Editor - [Your Name]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 38,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Farnham GU9 7PG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Farnham GU9 7PG