Overwhelmed with editing? We’ll match you with the perfect editor so you can get your time back—without losing your unique style.
(We are filling up fast - spots are limited!)
If you are ready to post consistently on YouTube but editing keeps slowing you down, you are in the right place. Creatorly Media helps YouTube creators outsource their editing so they can focus on filming, storytelling, and growing their channel. Our editors are creators themselves, so they understand pacing, audience retention, and what makes a YouTube video engaging. Whatever your upload schedule is, our goal is simple. Help you stay consistent on YouTube without spending hours inside your editing timeline.
Try Creatorly With a Trial Edit
Not sure if outsourcing your YouTube editing is the right move yet? Start with a trial edit. This allows you to experience the Creatorly workflow and work with a Creatorly editor before committing to an ongoing plan. If you are happy with the results, you can move into a bi-weekly or weekly retainer plan so your editing is taken care of, and you can post consistently every month.
Signature Edit Trial: $450
Director’s Cut Trial $600
Our Editing Packages
Our retainer packages are designed for creators who want consistent uploads without having to edit every video themselves. When you join a retainer plan, you will be paired with a dedicated editor who learns your editing style and workflow.
The Signature Cut
Best for talking-head videos, educational content, and streamlined YouTube edits.
Includes:
Professional editing tailored to your channel and brand voice
Jump cuts and pacing for viewer retention
Basic text overlays and simple graphics
Audio cleanup
Light b-roll integration
Thumbnail design
YouTube title and description writing
Final video uploaded and ready for scheduling on your channel
The Director’s Cut
Best for creators who want more dynamic storytelling and visually engaging edits, including vlog style videos.
Includes everything in Signature, plus:
Advanced motion graphics
Dynamic zooms and visual emphasis
Stronger use of b-roll to build the story
Layered text and graphics
More detailed pacing and visual editing
What’s Included With Retainer Clients
Creators on an ongoing editing plan also receive additional support designed to help their channel grow.
Monthly Editor Check-In Call
A short meeting with your editor each month to review your workflow, preferences, and upcoming content.
End-of-Month Video Performance Review
At the end of each month, we review your recent uploads and analytics to identify opportunities to improve video style, script, or topics, in order to support stronger viewer retention and overall performance.
This allows your videos to keep improving as your editor learns what works best for your content and audience.
Client Resource Hub
Access to a growing library of creator resources, guides, and tools to support your YouTube workflow.
Creatorly Monday Newsletter
A weekly email with YouTube insights, content ideas, and updates from the Creatorly team.
Retainer Pricing
Signature Retainer Options:
Bi-Weekly Editing (2 videos per month):$900 $850
Weekly Editing (4 videos per month): $1800 $1,700
Signature Retainer Options:
Bi-Weekly Editing (2 videos per month): $1,200 $1,150
Weekly Editing (4 videos per month): $2,400 $2,300
A Note About Monthly Retainers
Our retainer plans reserve editing time with your dedicated editor each month. Because your editor is blocking time in their schedule specifically for your videos, unused edits do not roll over into future months. We understand that content schedules can shift, so we always do our best to help you plan your submissions in advance. This structure allows us to maintain a balanced workload for our editors while continuing to deliver consistent, high quality edits for our clients.
No matter which package feels right, you’ll get a dedicated editor who truly understands your channel and your goals. The Signature Cut is ideal if you want a clean, professional edit that keeps things simple and consistent. The Director’s Cut is for when you’re ready to lean into storytelling and give your videos that extra creative edge, like a vlog! Either way, your content will be in good hands — and ready to shine on YouTube.
What package is right for you?
Recent edits we have done for our clients (& yes - we edit for Katie!):
Examples of the Signature Cut:
Examples of the Directors Cut:
Our Editing Workflow
To keep our process smooth and predictable for both creators and editors, we follow a consistent weekly workflow.
Footage Submission: Submit your footage and notes before 12:00 PM ET (noon) on your scheduled Monday submission date.
Rough Cut Review: Your rough cut will be ready for review and revisions by Thursday.
Final Delivery: Your final video, thumbnail, and YouTube description will be delivered and uploaded to your channel by end of day Friday. (Ready for you to schedule when you’d like it to go live)
This workflow allows our editors to work efficiently while ensuring every creator receives reliable turnaround times.
Scheduling Your Edits
To maintain a healthy workload for our editors and deliver reliable turnaround times, edits are scheduled in advance.
Trial Edits: Trial edits must be scheduled within the same month they are purchased.
Example: If you purchase a trial edit on June 3rd, your video must be scheduled for a Monday in June.
Retainer Packages: Retainer edits must be scheduled within the current month or the following month at the time of purchase.
Example: If you purchase a retainer in June, your edits can be scheduled in June or July.
All footage submissions are scheduled for Mondays.
Why Creatorly Editors Are Different
Most video editing services assign your video to whoever is available that week.
At Creatorly, we take a different approach.
Every creator we work with is matched with a dedicated editor who learns your style, workflow, and audience over time. This creates a smoother process and helps your videos become more consistent as your editor becomes familiar with your content.
The biggest difference is this: most of our editors are creators themselves. They run their own channels, create content online, and understand the challenges of building a presence on YouTube.
That means they do more than just edit your footage. They understand:
How pacing affects viewer retention
How to structure videos so people keep watching
What kinds of edits support storytelling instead of distracting from it
How creators actually work behind the scenes
Because they see content through both lenses, creator and editor, they are able to support your videos in a way that typical freelance editors often cannot. Our goal is not just to edit your videos. It is to help you build a YouTube workflow that allows you to publish consistently and grow your channel. You can review the full team page here!
Sunny Kim
📸 Can take a picture of anything and make it art
🐕 Obsessed with doggies
🔦 She enjoys her time in the spotlight too, as a talented model
Erin Rau
🚐 From Michigan, USA, but primarily lives out of her self-converted van
💧Carries an emotional support water bottle
💇♀️Cuts her own hair to save money for travel
Krys Ulrich
🥖 Loves baking bread and eating clean
🥩 Hasn’t had meat since she was 12 years old
🌍 Strives to take care of the earth, just as much as she takes care of herself
Cass Wong
🧶 Lover of crochet, knitting, sewing and really any cozy hobby
🥐 Absolutely loves traveling (Paris and Tokyo have been some of her favourites!)
🐶 Loves her little pup companion, who is a regular in her content
Isobel Ledger
🪄 Grew up in York, UK - down the road from where they filmed the Diagon Alley scenes in Harry Potter
🎮 Final Fantasy enthusiast who plans to play all the games one by one
🎭 Has a Theatre BA and is a master of storytelling
Astha Chawla
🌎 Has lived in over 15 different places in just 6 years—including with families from 6+ cultures
💭 Thinks creativity starts with childlike wonder and still tries to hold onto hers every day
🧘🏽♀️Yoga and solo travel helped her heal during some of the hardest years of her life
Laura Orozco
🌍 Deeply values environmentalism and has a strong appreciation for the natural world.
⛰️ Has already climbed her first 5,000+ meter summit
🎥 Loves filmmaking too.
Who Our YouTube Editing Services Are For
Creatorly is best for creators who:
Upload regularly or plan to upload consistently
Feel overwhelmed with editing and want to get their time back
Have a strong brand vision & need their editing to match it
Want to work with editors who understand creators & the YouTube style
Want to focus more on filming, strategy, and growing their channel
Creatorly may not be the best fit if:
You only upload occasionally
You are not ready to commit to a regular upload schedule
You prefer editing your own videos
You are looking for a one-off editing project rather than an ongoing editing partner
Our editing retainers work best for creators who are ready to publish consistently and want a long term editing partner who understands their content and workflow. If you are not quite ready for a retainer, the trial edit is a great place to start.
From One Creator to Another...
I know how hard it is to hand off editing. I’ve been there.
For years, I edited every single one of my videos because I thought no one else could match my style. I hit burnout more than once before finally handing over my footage—and I wish I’d done it sooner.
That experience inspired this service: a personalized, creator-to-creator editing match that actually feels like you.
— Katie Steckly, Founder of Creatorly Media
Ready to Hand Off Your Editing?
Start with a trial edit and experience the Creatorly workflow. Or apply for a retainer package to secure a dedicated editor and keep your YouTube uploads consistent.
Apply Here
Please note all pricing is in US Dollars.
Note: We are able to edit in Spanish for a limited amount of clients, just let us know below!
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