Documentary Video Editor — Music & Film YouTube Channel

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TYPE OF WORK

Any

SALARY

N/A

HOURS PER WEEK

TBD

DATE UPDATED

May 1, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

I'm launching 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), and Fern.

I write the scripts and record the voiceover. 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
• A reel or 2–3 examples of 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.

When you apply, please send a reel and a quick note on which of the reference channels resonates most with you and why.

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