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Jovan I.

Video Editor | Short-Form Reels & TikTok | YouTube Long-Form

I’m a video editor specializing in transforming raw footage into high-retention, engaging, and visually clean content designed for social media growth, audience retention, and brand storytelling. My main focus is editing content that performs well on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other short-form and long-form video platforms where attention span and pacing are critical. I work across a wide range of video styles and industries, including short-form viral content, social media clips, YouTube videos, long-form storytelling, podcasts, interviews, talking head videos, vlogs, educational content, business content, finance content, marketing videos, motivational content, and personal brand content. Whether it’s a fast-paced TikTok edit, a structured YouTube video, or a podcast cut into engaging highlights, I focus on making the content clear, engaging, and retention-driven. 🎯 Editing approach I use on every project: Attention-driven pacing designed for audience retention and watch time Clean video cuts with smooth flow and natural transitions Hook optimization for the first 3–5 seconds to stop scrolling Subtitle design and captions optimized for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts style content Audio cleanup, noise reduction, and sound enhancement for clarity Color correction and basic color grading for a professional visual look Removing unnecessary pauses, filler words, and dead space Structuring content to improve storytelling and viewer engagement Repurposing long-form content into short-form viral clips Platform-specific optimization for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts I also understand how different platforms require different editing styles. What works for YouTube long-form content is not the same as what works for short-form viral content, so I adapt editing style depending on the goal of the video whether it’s reach, engagement, retention, or conversions. If you have a reference video, editing style, or creator you like, I can match it closely and adapt it to your brand identity or content direction. I’m flexible with feedback and always aim to deliver exactly what is needed without overcomplicating the process. I’m experienced working with raw footage, podcasts, Zoom recordings, talking head videos, screen recordings, vlog content, and social media footage in various formats. Clear communication, consistency, and on-time delivery are always part of my workflow. All previous work and examples are available in my portfolio. Video Editor | Video Editing | Video Editor for YouTube | YouTube Video Editing | YouTube Video Editor | Long Form Video Editor | Long-form YouTube Editor | Short Form Video Editor | Short-form Content Editor | TikTok Video Editor | TikTok Editing | Instagram Reels Editor | Reels Video Editor | YouTube Shorts Editor | Shorts Video Editor | Social Media Video Editor | Social Media Content Editor | Content Editor | Content Creation Editor | Content Repurposing Editor | Content Repurposing | Viral Video Editor | Viral Content Editor | Retention Video Editor | Audience Retention Editing | Engagement Editing | Engagement-focused Video Editing | Marketing Video Editor | Social Media Marketing Videos | Business Video Editor | Corporate Video Editor | Finance Video Editor | Finance Content Editor | Educational Video Editor | E-learning Video Editor | Podcast Video Editor | Podcast Editing | Talking Head Video Editor | Interview Video Editor | Vlog Video Editor | YouTube Automation Editor | Faceless YouTube Video Editor | Faceless Channel Editor | Subtitle Editor | Caption Editor | Subtitles for Reels | Captions for TikTok | Motion Graphics Basic | Motion Graphics Editor | Audio Cleanup | Audio Enhancement | Noise Reduction Audio | Sound Design Editing | Color Correction | Color Grading Basic | Color Grading Video Editor | Adobe Premiere Pro Editor | Premiere Pro Video Editing | DaVinci Resolve Editor | DaVinci Resolve Video Editing | CapCut Video Editing | CapCut Editor | Storytelling Editor | Story-driven Video Editing | YouTube Growth Editing | YouTube Growth Strategy Editing | TikTok Growth Editor | TikTok Growth Content | Reels Growth Editor | Instagram Growth Content | Social Media Growth Content | Video Optimization | Algorithm-focused Video Editing | Hook Editing | Scroll-stopping Content Editor

🇷🇸Belgrade, Serbia$55/hr100% JSS5.00 (12)Since Dec 2024
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Earnings and projects

MRR
$1.9k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#24,853 / 412k
🇷🇸Country#253 / 4,015
Revenue, last 30 days
$375

Last 6 months: $11k

World#69,880 / 412k
🇷🇸Country#650 / 4,015
Total earnings
$12k

Billed in all: $12k

World#184,871 / 412k
🇷🇸Country#2,235 / 4,015
Per project
$303

$301 in the last 6 months

World#230,211 / 412k
🇷🇸Country#2,580 / 4,015
Projects, last 6 months
37

Across 38 contracts

97% fixed3% hourly
World#1,842 / 412k
🇷🇸Country#9 / 4,015
Projects in all
38

Across 39 contracts

97% fixed3% hourly
World#79,289 / 412k
🇷🇸Country#1,128 / 4,015

Earnings, last 30 days

$11.6k+$375 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$11.0k$11.2k$11.4k$11.6kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 2% in Audio & Video Sync

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  7. #60Short Video1,533 freelancers · 🇷🇸 #1Top 4%
  8. #62Sound Design1,381 freelancers · 🇷🇸 #3Top 4%