Documentary Video Editor

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TYPE OF WORK

Any

SALARY

N/A

HOURS PER WEEK

TBD

DATE UPDATED

Aug 18, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

I run a YouTube Channel publishing long-form documentaries on subjects in the music, internet culture and film world. Deep dives, video essays, and historical features in the spirit of Volksgeist, Patrick (CC), Mattyballz, Moon, Fern (look these up for refrence)

I write the scripts and record the talking headshot for the entire script. I'm looking for an editor who can take it from there and deliver finished documentaries from rough script + VO to publish-ready cut.

What you'll do
• Cut long-form video essays / documentaries (typically 10–30 min)
• Source archival footage, B-roll, photos, and film clips that fit each script
• Build motion graphics, title cards, lower thirds, and animated visualizations in After Effects
• Pace visuals tightly to the narration — cuts, on-screen text, music hits
• Color and audio polish

You're a fit if you have
• examples of YouTube documentary / video-essay editing
• Strong After Effects motion graphics (non-negotiable)
• Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve fluency
• A real eye for typography, pacing, and cinematic feel
• Skill at digging up archival footage and photos
• Familiarity with the reference channels above (or channels in that lane)

Bonus
• Interest in music history, film history, or pop culture
• Sound design / mixing chops
• Long-form YouTube experience (not just commercial or short-form)

This is an ongoing relationship rather than one-off gigs — a regular release cadence with one editor I trust. Open to per-video flat rates or hourly.

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