Experienced Video Editor Needed – Leadership Interview & Social Media Content

Project Details The interview has already been professionally recorded and organized. Footage Includes: Two-camera interview (4K) Professionally recorded WAV audio Approximately 15 minutes of edited interview footage Additional JPEG photographs to incorporate where they enhance the story Deliverables 1. Long-Form Interview Final runtime: 10–20 minutes Professional pacing and storytelling Smooth camera angle changes Opening title sequence Lower thirds Closing credits Color correction and color matching Audio cleanup and leveling Appropriate use of royalty-free music where needed 2. Highlight Film Runtime: 2–3 minutes Cinematic, story-driven edit Strong opening hook Dynamic pacing Motion graphics and titles Music that complements the story Designed for website, presentations, and portfolio use 3. Social Media Clips Create five individual clips: 30–90 seconds each Optimized for LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Shorts Captions or burned-in subtitles Engaging opening within the first few seconds Deliver in vertical (9:16) and horizontal (16:9) formats (or discuss best options) 4. Professional Thumbnail Design Create custom YouTube thumbnails for: Long-form interview Highlight video The thumbnails should be clean, modern, professional, and optimized to encourage viewers to click. What I'm Looking For I'm looking for an editor who understands storytelling, not just cutting clips together. The final videos should feel polished, engaging, and cinematic while maintaining a professional executive style. The editor should know how to use pacing, camera angle changes, graphics, music, and supporting images to enhance the story without distracting from the interview. Ideal Experience Experience editing projects such as: Executive interviews Corporate videos Leadership profiles Documentary-style interviews Branded content YouTube content Experience with any professional editing software is welcome (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, or similar). The quality of your storytelling and editing is more important than the software you use. To Apply Please include: Links to 2–3 interview, documentary, or corporate editing samples. Examples of videos that demonstrate strong storytelling and pacing. Examples of YouTube thumbnails you've created (if available). Your estimated turnaround time. Your fixed-price quote for this project. A brief explanation of how you would approach turning a 15-minute interview into a compelling long-form video, a 2–3 minute highlight film, and five engaging social media clips. Opportunity for Ongoing Work I'm looking to build a long-term relationship with a skilled editor. This project is the first in a series of executive interviews, leadership conversations, corporate videos, and branded content. If we're a good fit, there will be opportunities for ongoing collaboration on future projects.