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Editor Role Has Expanded Into Assistant Creator
- Editors are increasingly expected to act like assistant creators, not just picture editors.
- That shift raises expectations without always increasing pay or clarifying roles.
Specialization Pays More Than Generalism
- Traditional media pays specialists more because deep specialization creates higher value.
- On YouTube, having many skills can paradoxically mean lower pay than a narrow expert.
Ask Four Practical Pre-Hire Questions
- Ask practical questions before accepting an editing job: software, location, examples, and workload.
- Negotiate pay that matches the scope and be honest about remote or on-site expectations.