Talking Head Video Editor Needed for Turkish-Language Content

Posted 2 days ago

Worldwide

Summary

Job Description: We're looking for a skilled video editor to handle ongoing editing of talking head videos in Turkish. This is a long-term, recurring position for the right person. What you'll be doing: Editing talking head style videos (raw footage of a person speaking to camera) Content will be in Turkish — you don't need to speak Turkish, but you should be comfortable following pacing/timing cues even without understanding the language Adding captions/subtitles, cuts, b-roll, transitions, sound design, and pacing edits based on our style guide Delivering polished, publish-ready videos Volume: Approximately 70-100 videos per month Consistent, recurring workload — we're looking for a long-term collaborator, not a one-off gig What we provide: Detailed style guides and editing reference documents Raw footage and any supporting materials needed Clear feedback and revision notes Bonus structure: Performance bonus available when videos exceed a defined view-count threshold Hiring process: Before hiring, we'll ask shortlisted candidates to edit one sample/test video based on our style guide. If the result matches what we're looking for, we'll move forward with the ongoing collaboration. What we're looking for: Strong portfolio of talking head / short-form content editing (YouTube, Instagram Reels, TikTok, etc.) Fast turnaround and reliability Strong sense of pacing, hooks, and retention-focused editing Experience with Premiere Pro, CapCut, or DaVinci Resolve (please specify which) Comfortable working with non-English source material To apply, please include: Your editing portfolio/reel (talking head content preferred) Your typical turnaround time per video Your monthly capacity (can you handle 70-100 videos/month?) Software you use

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $5.00

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    $12.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Video Editing
Video Post-Editing
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:10 to 15
  • Last viewed by client:2 days ago
  • Interviewing:
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About the client
Member since Jun 25, 2023
  • Turkey
    Sakarya11:40 PM
  • $414 total spent
    7 hires, 1 active

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