Video Editor — Faceless Documentary Channel (Dark Cinematic Style) Long-Term

I'm building a faceless YouTube documentary channel focused on psychology, wealth, and power, think why billionaires self-destruct, how power corrupts empathy, the psychology behind financial bubbles. Dark subject matter, serious treatment. The channel has a locked 12-video production slate and a fully defined visual system. This isn't a one-off project, I'm looking for an editor to grow with the channel from the beginning. The aesthetic: Dark, cinematic, cool desaturated grade. No faces, no AI avatars, no motion graphics. Kinetic text, breathing room, B-roll-driven storytelling. Primary reference: Aperture's Every Level of Consciousness (YouTube). Secondary references: MagnatesMedia for pacing, LEMMiNO for cut timing. If you know these channels, you'll understand immediately what I'm building. What the work looks like: -20-25 min documentary-style videos -Narration-led with music underneath, never competing -B-roll sourced from Artgrid, Pond5 or other sources -Text overlays in warm white, Barlow Condensed ExtraBold -Consistent grade across every video The hiring process: Stage 1: Portfolio review, include in your proposal a single clip from your existing portfolio, that you feel best represents your dark cinematic narration work. Stage 2: Paid test edit ($30) — first 4–5 minutes of Video 1 Stage 3: Ongoing rate $80–150 per video depending on experience What I need to see in your portfolio: Long-form landscape videos only. Documentary, educational, or essay-style content. Dark or desaturated grades preferred. If your portfolio is travel vlogs and reels, this isn't the right fit. To apply, tell me briefly why your style fits this aesthetic and include the phrase DARK CINEMA somewhere in your message. Applications without it won't be reviewed. Thank you