Cinematic Video Editor (Long-Form Psychological Essays)
Worldwide
Volume: 2 Videos per Week (8 Videos per Month) Turnaround Time: 48 Hours per Video Content Style: High-end cinematic psychology/philosophy essays (Similar to channels like Einzelgänger and Pursuit of Wonder) Benefits: Permanent, long-term role with a stable monthly workflow About the Channel & Role 1. We produce deep, immersive, high-production-value psychological and philosophical video essays anchored by a calm, poetic male voiceover. We build slow-burn, movie-like intellectual experiences. 2. We are looking for a true master of visual storytelling for a permanent, long-term collaboration. Beginners, hobbyists, or generalists need not apply. We require an elite professional who understands psychological tension, pacing mechanics, and advanced asset generation. Key Technical Expectations 1. Zero Generic B-Roll: You will not rely on lazy, overused stock footage sites. Every single visual must feel intentional, moody, artistic, and meticulously curated or generated to fit our dark, deep psychological aesthetic. 2. Advanced AI Toolkit Integration: You must be highly proficient in leveraging next-generation creation tools to build custom assets. Active use of ChatGPT Image Creation, Gemini, Flow, and ElevenLabs is a mandatory part of your workflow to elevate the visual and audio landscape. 3. The 5-Second Pacing Rule: While the content is deeply intellectual, you must combat mobile viewer fatigue by executing precise visual pattern interrupts (subtle lens zooms, framing shifts, texture overlays, or lighting changes) every 5 seconds without breaking the cinematic mood. 4. Immersive Sound Design: Mastery over ambient soundscapes, atmospheric pressure swells, and audio transitions to support a steady, calm voiceover cadence. Strict Application Process You must fulfill the following criteria: 1. Portfolio Submission: You must provide a link to your current portfolio demonstrating mastery over dark, cinematic, docuseries, or high-end video essay editing. (Please do not apply with high-energy gaming or standard talking-head corporate edits). 2. The Tool Check: In your application, briefly list your current experience with asset generation using ChatGPT, Gemini, Flow, and ElevenLabs. 3. Hiring Phase 2 (The Custom Sample): Only candidates selected for the shortlist will be required to complete a 30-second to 1-minute sample edit to demonstrate their pacing and asset creation capability before final onboarding.
- Less than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- 1-3 monthsDuration
- ExpertExperience Level
- Remote Job
- Ongoing projectProject Type
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Activity on this job
- Proposals:5 to 10
- Last viewed by client:yesterday
- Interviewing:5
- Invites sent:8
- Unanswered invites:5
About the client
- United StatesJacksonville4:25 AM
- $10K total spent16 hires, 8 active
- 171 hours
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