Looking for a Long-Term Documentary Editor for a Premium Science YouTube Channel

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Summary

Looking for a Long-Term Documentary Editor for a Premium Science YouTube Channel Please read the entire post before applying. On the second line of your proposal, include the word "Unicorn" so I know you've read everything. Any proposal without this word will not be considered. I'm looking for a talented documentary editor to help build a premium faceless YouTube channel focused on investigative science documentaries. This is not a typical educational science channel. Every episode should feel like a mystery being uncovered—immersive, cinematic, emotionally engaging, and designed to keep viewers watching until the very end. I'm not looking for AI-generated videos or AI-generated footage. I want a documentary that feels authentic and premium. The ideal editor should be skilled at: Finding high-quality real-world stock footage Using archival footage and public domain resources Motion graphics Maps and timelines Sound design Cinematic pacing Color grading Visual storytelling Creating suspense through editing I'm looking for someone who understands viewer retention and knows how to build tension throughout a documentary. The style I'm looking for is inspired by these channels: Free Documentary Nature https://www.youtube.com/@FreeDocumentaryNature/videos Veritasium https://www.youtube.com/@veritasium Natural World Facts https://www.youtube.com/@NaturalWorldFacts Real Science https://www.youtube.com/@RealScience BobbyBroccoli https://www.youtube.com/@BobbyBroccoli The goal is not to copy these channels but to combine the best elements of each into a unique investigative science documentary style. What I will provide: Script AI voice-over Creative direction Reference channels What I need from you: Premium documentary editing Excellent footage selection Cinematic sound design Professional transitions Motion graphics when appropriate Real footage whenever possible (no AI-generated footage) To be considered, please include: The word "Unicorn" on the second line of your proposal. Links to 2–3 documentary videos you've personally edited. Tell me exactly what part of the production you handled (editing, motion graphics, sound design, thumbnails, scripting, etc.). Let me know what editing software you use. I will be asking selected candidates to complete a short paid sample using my script and voice-over before making a final decision. This is not a one-time project. My goal is to build a long-term relationship with one editor as the channel grows. If you're passionate about creating world-class documentary content and want to help build something special from the ground up, I'd love to hear from you.

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  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:2 weeks ago
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About the client
Member since Jul 12, 2026
  • USA
    Brandon 8:41 PM
  • 3 hires, 2 active

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