Hayden Hillier-Smith
Video Editor, Creative Director, and YouTube Storytelling Strategist, HillierSmith
Hayden Hillier-Smith is listed as Video Editor, Creative Director, and YouTube Storytelling Strategist, HillierSmith. Hayden spoke at Adobe MAX 2026 in November 2026 (speaker, “Story vs. Scroll: Crafting Narratives for the Attention Economy”).
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About
Hayden Hillier-Smith is a Streamy Award–winning video editor and creative director known for shaping some of the most influential content on YouTube. As the longtime lead editor for Logan Paul, he helped redefine what modern online editing looks like—developing a fast-paced, story-driven style that has reached billions of views and influenced a generation of creators. Beyond Logan Paul, Hayden has collaborated with top creators including MrBeast, Johnny Harris, Michelle Khare and Sam & Colby, bringing a distinct storytelling approach that blends cinematic technique with deep audience insight. His work emphasizes emotion, pacing, and narrative clarity—core principles he believes are essential to keeping audiences engaged in today’s competitive digital landscape. In addition to his client work, Hayden runs the HillierSmith YouTube channel, where he breaks down the craft of editing and storytelling for a global audience of creators. He is also the co-host of The Editing Podcast, where