“The way editors usually pay money varies among new YouTubers. Some pay a monthly salary, while others pay per video. By the way, I pay per minute.”
“For example, if it’s 30,000 won per minute, that means a 10-minute video would be 300,000 won. Like this.”
“As your experience grows and your views increase, you get additional incentives. This is way better than just getting a salary.”
“If the editor puts in more effort, the views go up, which is great, and conversely, even if the new YouTuber pays more, they get quality videos, so it’s a win-win situation.”
Performance-based pay.
“Most people think editors would pay a salary, but Yena chose a different method.”
“By paying based on performance rather than a salary, it increases the motivation of the editors.”
“If I just paid a salary, they might put in only 7-8 out of 10 effort. But if the money increases with their effort, they can consistently give 10 out of 10.”
“Even if the views don’t come in, there’s a basic pay, so there’s no problem.”
“Also, since the money comes in based on the videos they create and not a salary, there’s no room for salary loafing.”
“…So I plan to pay per minute. After coordinating with the selected person, we’ll ensure it takes up more than half the video.”
“Since it’s a payment per minute and not a salary, I deliberately decided to select two people.”
“One person can’t handle the number of videos and time, so we’ll split the work.”
“Since each of their video styles is different, exchanging opinions will also improve the quality of the videos.”
“Not bad.”
─”Anything is good. Boss!”
No matter what was said, White Autumn was simply happy to be rescued from hell.
■
─”40,000 won per minute?”
“Yes. As long as you maintain this level of quality every time, there’s no problem.”
The fifth applicant after White Autumn, and the next best one, “Battery,” let out a surprised voice.
“Usually, new YouTubers just starting out get paid 10,000 to 20,000 won. The ones who are a bit more popular get around 30,000 won. Only editors for new YouTubers known as ‘large corporations,’ like Yena, would get around 40,000 won per minute.”
“Yet, a newcomer YouTuber with no videos is offering the same pay as a big company.”
“Plus, they’re not even withholding incentives.”
“I believe that valuable work should be compensated fairly.”
“There are two things I consider most important, and one of them is ‘compensation.’ Even if it’s somewhat based on fan loyalty now, if the pay is low, the value of the work will decline as well.”
Even if it exists, if the pay is low, the value of the work diminishes accordingly.
By the way, this is a personal experience.
─Um… Are you sure you can handle this? You’re just starting your new YouTube channel, so I hope you’re not overdoing it…
“You don’t have to worry about the costs.”
There’s enough money, and I’ve already prepared the copyright protection that Yena told me about.
“Money is not an issue.”
I didn’t realize it would be that much.
I thought it would only be a few pages, but it turned out to be more.
‘…Just how much have they been selling me out?’
It’s really impressive.
■
“Alright… I think we’ve got everything.”
Wild Horse (not anymore), White Autumn.
Plenty of time, and a skilled Battery.
Hmm, the male-female balance is just right.
Actually, they say there are more male editors than female editors, so it’s a bit surprising that White Autumn is a woman.
Honestly, her editing style is more akin to male editors.
‘It probably doesn’t matter.’
In fact, gender isn’t important.
What matters is whether or not you can do the job well.
I looked at the last applicant.
The one who was at the very bottom of the priority list.
Honestly, it didn’t mean much the moment I had already picked two others, but we still had to talk.
Ding.
─I thought this day would just pass by…
“Oh, I’m sorry. The previous interviews took longer than expected.”
─No, it’s not because of Lady Lily…
There was a somewhat androgynous voice, with an atmosphere that seemed deflated.
Some might find it rude, but it’s already past 2 AM.
I’ve been waiting for an interview for over three hours, so it’s understandable.
“First, I watched the video you sent. You sent a hot clip.”
Among the applicants, some sent ‘hot clips’ that compiled the key moments of the broadcast.
It was a compilation of memorable scenes from the broadcasts I’ve conducted so far.
Since it’s a compilation of highlights, even if the editing was done carelessly, the video can’t help but be fun.
Because of that, Yena also mentioned that if someone can’t do relatively well, they shouldn’t be selected.
However, the last applicant demonstrated skills that surpassed that ‘relatively well’.
‘Still… the two before her could do at least this much.’
But does that mean we have to pick this person?
Not necessarily.
There are already two people who fall into that ‘relatively well’ category, and the three who were eliminated also have skills that can be compared to this last applicant.
Unless there’s something particularly special, there’s no merit in selecting this person.
─Ah… Can I be honest?
“? Yes. Go ahead.”
Cough. The last applicant is choosing their words carefully.
Applicant.
Now that I think about it, that nickname sounds a bit familiar.
Where have I seen it?
Ah…
─Actually, I watch Lady Lily’s broadcasts all the time, you know? Even during the mindless 7 or 8-hour hunting streams, I was glued to it. I even threw some donations…
“Oh, Apple Flavor! Yes, I remember you.”
The person who worked hard to donate the minimum unit of ten thousand won.
Besides that, you chat often, but I remember you as someone who’s quite distant from the so-called ‘malicious’ viewers.
The reason I remember is that Celestial Race humans have good memory.
Of course, my physical body is average in the real world, but since the broadcasts are happening while Deoen’s condition is somewhat recovered, those memories are vivid.
Apple Flavor was, um, uh… choosing words carefully.
Fear of their words or actions becoming problematic.
‘You don’t need to worry that much.’
Could it be that someone might hate them for just watching the streams longer?
If I had been hated for that, I wouldn’t have survived the past 20 years as a wanderer.
Now and then, I only have two races that I dislike.
─So, um, I applied to be a manager too. Is that okay…?
“Are you saying you’re applying as a manager?”
─No, I mean, it would be nice to do both… If someone else is doing the video editing… I have some time left… Since I watch the broadcasts every day…
“Take your time to speak.”
─Huh… Yeah. Hoo…
I really have to pick a manager.
To be honest, it took a long time to pick the editor, and I was pondering when to choose a manager.
But then I thought, haven’t I already picked two people?
I momentarily imagined White Autumn as a manager.
‘Looks good.’
A wild horse that can be controlled.
I really like it.
“Are you okay with the time?”
─Yeah. I’ve got plenty of time, so I can be present for almost all broadcast hours. Editing is obviously possible too…
“Being a manager and an editor, it’ll be busy. Can you manage both?”
─Uh… One person will take care of the main editing, and I’ll do one or two as a sub, while the main is, well, as the manager…
Wouldn’t that be good…?
I’m trailing off my words.
I guess they think I’m being overly greedy.
“Hmm… That sounds alright. Conveniently, we already have two editors.”
It’s a bit strange to have three editors for a new YouTube channel that hasn’t even started, but let’s think of them as rookie editors.
If other editors suddenly get busy or something comes up, I’ll step in as a backup.
─…Could it be that I won’t get picked?
“Don’t worry about that.”
Actually, that might be true.
■
The next day, along with the notice of acceptance for three people, I posted the application announcement written on the banner.
In total, there were two editors and one manager/editor.
Manager and Editor in one.
When I asked White Autumn, they gladly agreed to manage, so it seems I won’t need to hire another manager for now.
I think two people should be enough.
If managing becomes difficult later, we can hire more.
Of course, I’m planning to pay the manager’s salary normally.
“Alright, you three say hello, and I’ll create a group chat for you.”
I invited them to the Discord chat for a brief introduction and then created a KakaoTalk group chat.
I heard it’s better for security to have a chat room where you can talk without sharing phone numbers.
White Autumn 09:23
-(2-head tall Yena emoji bowing)
Hello! Nice to meet you!!
Battery 09:23
-Nice to meet you. I thought we were hiring two people, but it’s three.
Apple Flavor 09:23
-Oh, I’m managing, so that’s why.
White Autumn 09:24
-(2-head tall Yena emoji laughing wickedly)
Hehehe… The history of LilTube begins in our hands.
Apple Flavor 09:24
-Right…?
Battery 09:24
-(Picture)
First, I’ve classified some video ideas for Lady Lily that I thought of, and I think it would be good to edit them like this. I’ve categorized the previously made ones as much as possible.
White Autumn 09:25
-Ooh, that’s great! There are also some good hunting sources there, and I think it’d be good to add a few more. The lotus frog and general hunting have plenty of usable sources.
Apple Flavor 09:25
-I have some hot clips classified, and I’ll upload them to the Discord editing resource room.
Battery 09:25
-Sounds good.
“Nice.”
Everyone is progressing smoothly without needing to tell them individually.
There’s a reason people hire experienced candidates.
A person who has used a sword dozens of times is generally more efficient than someone who has used it just once.
Of course, a Celestial Race child who has been using a sword for a thousand times will be better than someone who is just a year old.
If you ask why… just because.
There’s no special reason for that. They just were born like that.
“It seems like the work is about done.”
I’ve recruited all the necessary people, and LilTube is about to be up and running.
Now it’s time to head back to Deoen.
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