Motion graphic creator/editor needed

Posted 2 months ago

Worldwide

Summary

# YouTube Motion Graphics Editor / Animator Needed (Long-Form Documentary Style) I'm looking for a highly skilled **motion graphics editor/animator** to join my growing YouTube automation team. The channel will produce **high-quality, cinematic, documentary-style videos** similar to channels like MagnatesMedia, James Jani, and The Infographics Show—but with our own unique storytelling style. ## What You'll Be Creating The editing style should consist of approximately: * **70% cinematic stock footage** * **20% AI-generated symbolic visuals** (Midjourney, Flux, ChatGPT Images, etc.) * **10% custom motion graphics and animation** This is **NOT** a full cartoon animation job. The goal is to create engaging visual storytelling using: * Motion graphics * Parallax still-image animation * Cinematic stock footage * Text animations * Camera movement on still images * AI-generated imagery * Simple infographics * Maps, timelines, charts, and visual explanations * Light compositing and visual effects ## Style References I'm looking for editing similar to: * MagnatesMedia * James Jani * Neo * Search Party * Moon * The Infographics Show (modern documentary style) ## Responsibilities * Transform scripts into visually engaging long-form YouTube videos. * Source cinematic stock footage. * Animate still images using parallax and camera movement. * Create clean motion graphics that enhance the story. * Blend AI-generated visuals naturally into the edit. * Sync visuals with narration for strong viewer retention. * Add sound design and subtle transitions. * Maintain a premium, cinematic look throughout. ## Software Preferred experience with: * Adobe After Effects * Premiere Pro * DaVinci Resolve (optional) * Photoshop * Illustrator (optional) Experience with AI tools is a plus: * Midjourney * ChatGPT Images * Flux * ElevenLabs * Runway * Kling * Pika * Leonardo AI ## What I'm Looking For * Strong storytelling ability * Excellent pacing * Clean transitions * Professional motion graphics * Creative visual problem solving * High attention to detail * Ability to meet deadlines ## When You Apply Please include: * Portfolio * 3–5 examples of documentary or YouTube edits * Examples of motion graphics work * Your editing software * Your turnaround time for a 15–20 minute YouTube video * Your rate per video This is intended to become a long-term position as the channel grows. I'm looking for someone who wants to build something consistently and produce premium-quality content together.

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  • 1-3 months
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  • Intermediate
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    $40.00

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Mandatory skills
Motion Graphics
Animation
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:10 to 15
  • Last viewed by client:2 weeks ago
  • Hires:
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  • Interviewing:
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  • Invites sent:
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  • Unanswered invites:
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About the client
Member since Jun 15, 2026
  • USA
    Brooklyn12:33 AM
  • $40 total spent
    2 hires, 2 active

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