Professional Video Editor

Title: Experienced YouTube Documentary Video Editor for Crime, Scams, Mysteries & Investigative Content Description: I'm looking for a highly skilled video editor to help create engaging, high-retention YouTube documentaries ranging from 15–25 minutes in length. The channel focuses on: Real crime cases Billion-dollar scams and corporate fraud Unsolved mysteries Hidden truths behind major global events Investigative and educational storytelling The goal is to create documentaries that feel premium, cinematic, and highly engaging from start to finish. I want videos that keep viewers watching through strong pacing, visual storytelling, and professional editing techniques. What You'll Be Editing You will receive: Completed voice-over narration Script Branding assets (if needed) You will be responsible for: Finding and sourcing relevant B-roll footage Using archival footage, news clips, photos, maps, and graphics Motion graphics and text animations Sound design and atmosphere Music selection Color correction when necessary Creating visual sequences that support and enhance the story Editing Style I'm looking for editing inspired by top documentary and storytelling channels such as: BuriedHD primalspace Outplayed-HD Fern The ideal editor understands: Story structure Viewer retention Suspense and tension building Documentary pacing Professional sound design Motion graphics Research-driven visual storytelling Requirements Proven experience editing YouTube documentaries Strong portfolio of long-form content Ability to source high-quality visuals Excellent storytelling instincts Strong English communication skills Ability to meet deadlines consistently Experience with Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or similar software When Applying Please include: Links to your best documentary-style edits Examples of videos longer than 10 minutes Your typical turnaround time for a 15–25 minute documentary Your rate per video The word "Investigate" at the beginning of your proposal so I know you've read the entire job post Ideal Candidate I'm looking for a long-term partner who can help build this channel over time. If you understand how to transform a script and voice-over into a compelling documentary that keeps viewers engaged until the end, I'd love to hear from you. Budget: Open to discussion based on experience and quality.