Freelance Video Editor – Tech Documentary (Remote)
Summary: This role seeks a skilled video editor to create cinematic, story-driven documentaries for a tech and finance-focused YouTube channel aimed at Western audiences. The editor will work closely with the channel owner, utilizing detailed scripts and American voiceovers to produce high-quality content inspired by leading creators. The position offers a long-term opportunity with a consistent output of 1–2 videos per month, each lasting 8–10 minutes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Edit 8–10 minute cinematic documentary videos from provided scripts and voiceovers.
- Integrate advanced motion graphics, including kinetic text, map animations, and data visualizations.
- Apply cinematic color grading and professional sound design to enhance storytelling.
- Collaborate on visual direction and ensure consistency with established channel style.
- Deliver polished, ready-to-publish videos within agreed timelines.
- Provide project files and assets as required.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience editing cinematic documentaries or video essays, preferably for YouTube.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
- Strong skills in motion graphics, kinetic typography, and data visualization.
- Experience with cinematic color grading and audio post-production.
- Familiarity with Cinema 4D is a strong plus.
- Ability to interpret scripts and voiceovers into engaging visual narratives.
- Portfolio demonstrating relevant work (generic reels will not be considered).
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines.
- Comfortable working remotely and communicating in English.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
This role is ideal for a skilled video editor passionate about crafting cinematic, story-driven documentaries for a tech and finance-focused YouTube channel targeting Western audiences. You will collaborate closely with the channel owner, receiving detailed scripts, American voiceovers, and clear visual direction for each project. The content style is inspired by leading creators such as James Jani and Magnates Media, emphasizing high production value, engaging motion graphics, and compelling narrative flow. Projects are typically 8–10 minutes in length, with a consistent output of 1–2 videos per month, offering a long-term opportunity for the right candidate.
Deliverables
- Edit 8–10 minute cinematic documentary videos from provided scripts and voiceovers
- Integrate advanced motion graphics, including kinetic text, map animations, and data visualizations
- Apply cinematic color grading and professional sound design to enhance storytelling
- Collaborate on visual direction and ensure consistency with established channel style
- Deliver polished, ready-to-publish videos within agreed timelines
- Provide project files and assets as required
Requirements
- Proven experience editing cinematic documentaries or video essays, preferably for YouTube
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
- Strong skills in motion graphics, kinetic typography, and data visualization
- Experience with cinematic color grading and audio post-production
- Familiarity with Cinema 4D is a strong plus
- Ability to interpret scripts and voiceovers into engaging visual narratives
- Portfolio demonstrating relevant work (generic reels will not be considered)
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines
- Comfortable working remotely and communicating in English
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