Documentary Video Editor for French YouTube Channel (The Why Files Style)

I'm looking for a talented documentary-style video editor to help build a new French YouTube channel inspired by The Why Files. The channel will explore fascinating topics including historical mysteries, UFOs, unexplained phenomena, ancient civilizations, secret government programs, consciousness, and other compelling stories. I am looking for someone who can transform a script and voice-over into a highly engaging visual experience that keeps viewers hooked from beginning to end. ### Your Responsibilities * Edit full-length YouTube documentaries (20-45 minutes). * Source relevant B-roll, archive footage, historical photos, newspaper articles, maps, documents, and visual references. * Create engaging motion graphics and animations when needed. * Generate AI images and AI video clips to illustrate scenes where footage does not exist. * Maintain a fast-paced, curiosity-driven storytelling style. * Enhance viewer retention through strong visual pacing and storytelling techniques. * Add subtitles, zooms, transitions, callouts, and visual effects where appropriate. * Organize project files and assets professionally. ### Ideal Candidate You have experience editing: * Documentary content * History channels * Mystery or investigation content * YouTube long-form videos You are comfortable with: * Adobe Premiere Pro * After Effects * DaVinci Resolve * AI image generation tools * AI video generation tools (Runway, Kling, Veo, etc.) * Archive footage research Most importantly, you understand how to create curiosity, suspense, and engagement throughout a documentary. ### Style References Examples of channels whose editing style I admire: * https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhyFiles * https://www.youtube.com/@silentjill The goal is not to copy these channels, but to achieve a similar level of storytelling quality, pacing, and viewer engagement. ### What I'd Like to See Please send: 1. Links to your best documentary-style edits. 2. Examples where you used AI-generated visuals. 3. Examples where you sourced archive footage or historical material. 4. Your rate per video (preferred) or hourly rate. 5. A short explanation of your editing process. ### Project Scope * 2 to 4 videos per month. * Typical length: 20-45 minutes. * Scripts and voice-over will be provided. * Long-term collaboration preferred.