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EDITOR READINESS CHECK
0: WATCH YOUTUBE EDITING VIDEOS
HEADCOUNT
1
YOUR ROLE
Hobbyist
STATUS
EDITING CURIOUS
CONSTRAINT
TO GRADUATE
OUTPUT
None
Edit for fun
MARKETING
No one knows you edit
Post your work
SALES
You don't know how to sell
Ask for money
CLIENTS
No clients
Get first client
ASSISTANTS
N/A
You do it all
FINANCE
No income from editing
Make a dollar
1: LEARN THE CRAFT
HEADCOUNT
1
YOUR ROLE
Student
STATUS
ASPIRING EDITOR
CONSTRAINT
TO GRADUATE
OUTPUT
Technically solid, weak story
Master story structure
MARKETING
Relying on word of mouth
Build proper outreach
SALES
Taking whatever rate offered
Negotiate and pitch
CLIENTS
Messy revisions
Master feedback loops
ASSISTANTS
Overwhelmed with prep
Start delegating
FINANCE
Inconsistent gig income
Build retainer clients
2: MAKE MONEY
HEADCOUNT
1-3 (You + Assistants)
YOUR ROLE
Freelancer/Staff
STATUS
INVISIBLE PRO
CONSTRAINT
TO GRADUATE
OUTPUT
Value to Clients
Scale Delivery
MARKETING
Consistent inbound leads
Command premiums
SALES
Turning away work
Raise day rates
CLIENTS
Smooth remote workflow
Automate experience
ASSISTANTS
Rely on AEs and AI tools
Train to rough cut
FINANCE
Stable, predictable income
Invest and scale
EDITING EXPERIENCE
How long have you been editing?
EDITING EXPERIENCE
What editing software do you use most often?
PERSONAL INFO
What's your name?
PERSONAL INFO
Email (so I can send your personalized results)
PERSONAL INFO
Where are you located [City, Country]?
YOUR EDITING EXPERIENCE
What types of projects have you edited so far?
Select all that apply.
YOUR EDITING EXPERIENCE
To date, how have you primarily learned editing?
YOUR EDITING EXPERIENCE
What do you consider your strongest editing skill(s)?
YOUR EDITING GOALS
Which aspects of your craft do you feel need the most improvement?
YOUR EDITING GOALS
What type of editing career are you ultimately aiming for?
YOUR EDITING GOALS
What draws you to this specific career direction?
YOUR EDITING GOALS
Where would you ideally like to be in your editing career 12 months from now?
YOUR EDITING GOALS
What is your timeline for making editing your primary full-time income?
YOUR CAREER STATUS
What do you feel makes you unique as an editor?
CURRENT CAREER STATUS
How would you describe your current work situation?
CURRENT CAREER STATUS
Are you currently getting paid editing work? If yes, describe the type and frequency.
CURRENT CAREER STATUS
Describe your typical weekly workflow: How often and how long do you edit each week?
CURRENT CAREER STATUS
How would you describe your current industry network?
CHALLENGES, EXPECTATIONS & LINKS
What do you feel has been the biggest barrier to consistently improving your craft?
CHALLENGES, EXPECTATIONS & LINKS
Anything else you want me to know that might help me understand your particular situation?
CHALLENGES, EXPECTATIONS & LINKS
Link to your current editing reel (optional)
CHALLENGES, EXPECTATIONS & LINKS
Links to 1–2 recent projects you’re proud of (optional)
CHALLENGES, EXPECTATIONS & LINKS
Link to your website/portfolio (optional)
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