Experienced Long-Form YouTube Documentary Video Editor (High Retention)

I'm looking for an experienced **long-form YouTube editor** to edit 10–15 minute faceless documentary videos about American towns, housing, affordability, demographics and local history. The goal is **not cinematic editing**. The goal is to maximize **audience retention** through engaging visual storytelling. ## Style References The editing style should be similar to channels such as: * Texas Knows * Texas Ground * Off Map America * MagnatesMedia (for pacing) * Johnny Harris (maps and motion graphics) Please only apply if you have experience creating similar long-form YouTube videos. ## What You'll Receive For every video I will provide: * Complete script * Professional voice-over * Thumbnail (already created) * Editing instructions when needed Your job is to transform the script into a highly engaging YouTube documentary. ## Responsibilities Your edits should include: * High-quality B-roll * Maps and animated routes * Historical photos * Motion graphics * Text animations * Smooth zooms and pans * Pattern interrupts every 5–10 seconds * Sound design * Background music * Stock footage * Statistics and charts when relevant * Color correction * Professional pacing throughout the video The editing should feel natural and keep viewers engaged without becoming overly flashy. ## Software Preferred: * Adobe Premiere Pro * Adobe After Effects Photoshop experience is a plus. ## What I'm Looking For I'm **not** looking for someone who simply cuts clips together. I'm looking for someone who understands: * Audience retention * Viewer psychology * Storytelling * YouTube pacing * Editing for watch time If you have improved retention on previous YouTube channels, I'd love to hear about it. ## To Apply Please send: 1. Your best documentary-style YouTube edit. 2. Links to channels you've edited for. 3. Which software you use. 4. Your turnaround time for a 10–15 minute video. 5. Your rate per video. 6. Tell me **what you think makes viewers stay watching a YouTube documentary**, rather than simply listing your editing experience. This is a long-term collaboration. My main priority is improving audience retention, so I'm looking for someone who can actively suggest editing improvements—not just follow instructions.