VIDEO EDITOR — 30-Minute YouTube Educational Video with AI Talking Head Avatar & Lip Sync

PROJECT OVERVIEW We are producing a 30-minute YouTube educational video titled "How to Write a Bestselling Book," based on the book The Write Path by Terry Toler and Michael Toler. The video teaches aspiring authors how to write, publish, and market a book using Amazon KDP. All assets are ready — voiceover audio, slides, cinematic images, and an AI avatar character. We need an experienced video editor to assemble everything into a polished, professional final cut. ASSETS WE ARE PROVIDING (ALL READY) You will receive everything below — no research or content creation is required on your end: Voiceover Audio (15 MP3 files, ~28 min total) • Professional AI voiceover narrated by "Jamie Austen" character — recorded in ElevenLabs at 44.1 kHz • Files are split into segments (1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 2C, etc.) — you will join them seamlessly per segment • Two mid-roll ad breaks — content for these will be provided separately Instructional Slide Deck (19 slides) • PowerPoint deck (.pptx) — professional educational design, dark blue/gold color scheme • Used as chapter openers and step-by-step instructional overlays throughout the video AI Infographic Slides (16 images) • Cinematic infographic graphics, one per major topic (mindset, outlining, KDP setup, marketing, etc.) • Used as B-roll visual support during narration Cinematic B-Roll Photos (10 Higgsfield images) • High-quality AI-generated cinematic stills: writer at typewriter, manuscript editing, Amazon bestseller, email marketing, book analytics dashboard, red clock, mountain sunrise, and more • Used as atmospheric B-roll between instructional segments AI Avatar — "Jamie Austen" (6 appearances) • AI talking head character — the on-camera narrator of the video • You will generate the avatar clips using HeyGen, Synthesia, or equivalent lip-sync tool • We provide the exact timecodes, spoken lines, and duration for each of the 6 appearances • Avatar appears at: video open, Segment 1 close, pre-Ad 1 handoff, Segment 5 open, Segment 7 urgency, final close Two Promotional End Cards (BookBrush images) • "Narrated by Jamie Austen" title card — used at video opening • "The Write Path — Available on Amazon" QR code card — used at the CTA close Shot List & Avatar Placement Docs • Complete shot list document with timecodes for every visual asset across all 7 segments • Separate avatar timeline document specifying exact timecodes, spoken cues, and framing notes for all 6 avatar appearances WHAT WE NEED DELIVERED • One fully edited 30-minute video (approximately 28 min audio + 2 mid-roll ad breaks) • All 7 content segments assembled in sequence with voiceover audio joined seamlessly within each segment • Slides, AI infographic images, and Higgsfield B-roll placed per the provided shot list with accurate timecodes • Jamie Austen AI avatar clips generated and inserted at the 6 specified placements with accurate lip sync to the provided audio • Smooth cuts and transitions throughout — professional pacing consistent with high-quality YouTube educational content • Final close with QR code / book cover card held on screen during the last 20 seconds • Export: 1920x1080, H.264 or H.265, 44.1 kHz audio, YouTube-ready • Project file delivered along with the final render (Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, or equivalent) SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • Proven experience editing long-form YouTube educational or documentary-style videos (30+ min) • Experience with AI talking head / avatar tools — HeyGen, Synthesia, D-ID, or equivalent with lip sync capability • Comfortable working from a detailed shot list and timecode document • Strong sense of pacing for narration-driven content — knows when to cut, hold, and transition • Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro • Ability to integrate PowerPoint slides as video elements cleanly • Color grading experience — can match tone across cinematic images, slides, and avatar footage • Reliable communication and ability to deliver on agreed timeline Nice to have (not required): • Experience with motion graphics or subtle Ken Burns pan/zoom effects on still images • Familiarity with YouTube chapter markers and end screen overlays • Prior work on book marketing, publishing, or business education content TO APPLY — PLEASE INCLUDE • Portfolio link or samples of long-form YouTube videos you have edited (30 min+ preferred) • At least one example of a project where you integrated an AI avatar or talking head with lip sync • Your estimated timeline to complete this project from receipt of all assets • Your preferred video editing software • A brief note on your experience editing narration-driven educational content PROJECT DETAILS Project type: Fixed price (open to milestone structure) Video length: ~30 minutes (28 min audio + 2 mid-roll ad breaks) Deadline: Please provide your estimated turnaround after receiving all assets Communication: English required — we will communicate via Upwork messages Revisions: Up to 2 rounds of revisions included in your quote This is a well-organized project with all assets, timecodes, and placement guides already prepared. An experienced editor will find everything they need from day one. We are looking for someone who takes pride in the craft, communicates clearly, and can match the polished, professional look of top YouTube educational channels. Looking forward to seeing your work.