Video Editor Needed for Thought Leadership Speaker Reel (75–90 Seconds)

Project Overview I'm seeking an experienced video editor to create a polished 75–90-second speaker reel for a leadership keynote speaker. This is not a flashy conference highlight reel or social media montage. The goal is to create a thoughtful, premium reel that positions the speaker as an original thinker in leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and influence. The finished product should feel intelligent, authentic, and idea-driven, with the speaker's message taking precedence over editing effects. About the Speaker Katherine Akbar is a leadership keynote speaker and creator of Communication Aikido™, a proprietary framework for leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and influence. The reel will be used for: —Conference speaker applications —Speaker bureaus —Corporate event planners —Leadership conference marketing —Website and LinkedIn What You'll Receive Most of the creative work has already been completed. You'll receive: —Creative brief —Detailed storyboard (paper edit) —Clip log —Timestamped transcripts —Source video files —Brand guidelines (colors, fonts, graphics) I'm looking for an editor who can take that blueprint and produce a polished, engaging final reel. The Editing Style Please keep the editing: —Clean —Modern —Sophisticated —Understated —Premium The emphasis should always remain on the speaker's ideas. Please do not use: —Stock footage —AI-generated visuals —Flashy transitions —TikTok-style pacing —Trailer-style music —Overly animated graphics The strongest reels make viewers remember the speaker—not the editing. Deliverables —One 75–90 second speaker reel —4K master —1080p version optimized for web —Clean lower thirds and title cards consistent with the supplied brand guidelines —Color correction —Audio sweetening —Licensed music —Two rounds of revisions Preferred Workflow Milestone 1 Create a rough cut using the supplied storyboard and clip log. We'll review: —Clip selection —Story flow —Pacing —Overall structure —Milestone 2 After feedback, complete: —Final graphics —Audio polish —Color grading —Final delivery Ideal Qualifications Experience editing any of the following is a plus: —Corporate brand videos —Executive interviews —Leadership speakers —Consultants —Authors —Documentary films —Educational content —Conference presentations —Speaker reel experience is welcome but not required if your storytelling skills are strong. —Excellent written English is required, because this is a dialogue-driven project in which pacing, nuance, and meaning are more important than visual effects. To Apply Please include: —Links to three projects that best demonstrate thoughtful storytelling (corporate, documentary, interview, keynote, or educational content preferred). —A brief description of your editing workflow. —Your estimated turnaround time. —Your proposed fixed-price quote. Please don't send a generic proposal. I'm looking for someone who enjoys shaping ideas into compelling stories, and I'll read thoughtful responses carefully. A Few Notes —The reel should be built entirely from the supplied footage and simple branded graphics. —Dialogue is the hero. —I value thoughtful editing and strong storytelling more than flashy visual effects. —The strongest candidate will understand how to create curiosity, build trust, and leave viewers wanting to hear more.