Video Editor — High-Quality True Crime Documentaries

Task: Long-form documentary editing, not pure bodycam compilations. Body cam footage is only one of several source types; the core skill here is storytelling. We want to replicate the editing style of these videos exactly: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyDwLWqvm6s - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsmLzeiPFPg - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4LOKarXuiM - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mqhzeuT9fI Project Details - Video Length: 25-60 minutes per documentary - Volume: 1-2 videos per week Responsibilities - Edit the provided script and voiceover into a full documentary - Cut and arrange footage from court hearings, police interrogations, phone call recordings, and body camera clips into one cohesive video - We will cite the main footage to use, but a critical part of your job is sourcing additional footage that fits the script. No stock footage. You should be able to find relevant clips about the topic to strengthen the story - Select fitting music and sound effects that match the tone of each scene - Deliver consistent quality on a regular schedule Requirements - Experience editing documentary or long-form video. Pure bodycam-only reels will not be considered - Premiere Pro user preferred, with working knowledge of After Effects for targeted motion (see samples) - Resourceful in finding footage - Strong English listening and writing skills - Understanding of story pacing and tension across mixed footage sources What We Offer - Long-term work with a steady schedule. Immediate start for the right editor - Bonus for top-performing videos you edited How to Apply If everything above sounds like something you want to be a part of, send us three things as part of your application: 1. Links to videos you've edited for true crime, or similar content 2. Examples of the types of motion graphics you do 3. Link a true crime video you love the editing of, and hyperlink 2-3 specific moments that stood out about it (intros, motion graphics, sound design, transitions, etc.) 4. You rate per minute Generic and AI-written proposals will be automatically declined.