Documentary-Style Video Editor Needed for Short Geopolitical Explainer

We are looking for a talented video editor / motion graphics creator to produce a high-quality 60–90 second documentary-style geopolitical explainer video focused on political and territorial developments in northern Somalia. The video should feel similar in style to: * Vice News short explainers * Al Jazeera digital documentaries * BBC visual explainers * DW documentary shorts The goal is to create: * visually engaging, * fact-based, * professional, * calm, * and internationally credible content. THIS VIDEO TOPIC:
“Does Somaliland Control All Its Claimed Territory?” The video explores: * territorial disputes, * post-2023 political developments, * SSC/Northeastern State, * and regional political complexity in northern Somalia. WHAT WE WILL PROVIDE * Full script and narration text * Core messaging direction * Guidance on maps and visuals * Reference videos/style direction * Key topics and structure WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU * Professional video editing * Motion graphics / animated maps * Documentary-style pacing * Archival footage integration * Clean subtitles * Sound design and background music * Modern visual storytelling * Strong visual transitions VIDEO STYLE REQUIREMENTS * Calm, factual, documentary tone * No sensationalism or propaganda style * Modern cinematic editing * Clean typography * Smooth animated maps * Professional subtitles * Strong storytelling pacing IDEAL EXPERIENCE
 We are especially interested in freelancers with experience in: * geopolitical explainers * documentaries * journalism-style editing * conflict or international affairs content * YouTube documentary editing * motion graphics / map animation PLEASE INCLUDE * Relevant portfolio samples * Documentary or geopolitical editing examples * Motion graphics examples * Estimated turnaround time * Your preferred editing software PROJECT LENGTH
60–90 seconds POTENTIAL FOR LONG-TERM WORK
 This is intended to be the first video in a larger ongoing documentary/explainer series, so there is strong potential for future projects if the collaboration goes well. IMPORTANT
 We are specifically looking for: * balanced visual storytelling, * factual presentation, * and professional documentary-quality production. The content should feel credible and internationally polished rather than political or inflammatory.