Youtube Video Editor

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TYPE OF WORK

Part Time

SALARY

150 - 200/month

HOURS PER WEEK

25

DATE UPDATED

Sep 16, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

Soren Zahir makes long-form documentary video essays on politics, history, sociology, and psychology. The style is similar to Johnny Harris, Caspian Report, and The Invisible Hand.

Watch these on the channel before applying:

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Recent and upcoming topics: how colonial language policy outlived the empires, the secret history of Jordan–Israel relations, why engineering has an ethics problem.

The Pitch

The channel is new and not yet monetized, so the budget is small. Here's what I can offer:

- $150 - $200/month for 120 mins of editing time MAXIMUM. Usually videos go 20-35 mins.
- 8.2% revenue share on AdSense income from every video you edit, paid monthly once the channel is monetized
- A rate increase when the channel reaches monetization.
- Consistent bonuses and relaxed Work life balance as long as performance goals are met
- Scripts and voiceover are done for you. I write every script, record the narration, and provide a source list and visual notes.
- Serious documentary work for your portfolio
- Creative input. Your ideas on style and pacing are welcome.

This is a good fit if you're building your skills and want to grow with a channel from the early stages.

What You'll Do
- Cut the voiceover into a well-paced edit with a strong hook
- Match visuals to the script using archival footage, historical photos, documents, and stock footage, and get the history right (correct era, correct place)
- Create simple animated maps, charts, and on-screen text. Clean and clear beats flashy; free tools like Google Earth Studio or Flourish are fine.
- Follow the script's visual and tonal cues, including sections marked for silence or no music
- Add music, sound effects, and captions
- Make thumbnails

What I'm Looking For

- Any editing software (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, Final Cut)
- Examples of longer edits, such as video essays, commentary, or documentaries. Personal projects count.
- Basic understanding of fair use and YouTube's content guidelines
- Comfort with serious and sensitive subjects: war, religion, Israel–Palestine, colonialism, and criticism of governments
- Reliability. Hitting a deadline a month matters more than fancy effects.
- Interest in history, politics, or the Middle East is a big plus
-Bonus: familiarity with Arabic or Urdu script, animated maps, or thumbnail design

Applicants will edit a short 30 second excerpt once selected, applicants may email ----------

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