Video Editor + Research Assistant for Cultural YouTube Channel (Ongoing Work)

Posted 3 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

I run a YouTube channel focused on pop culture, entertainment history, and classic television. I have a large archive of interview footage and video material that I want to turn into an ongoing series of engaging YouTube videos. I'm looking for one person who can handle both research and editing on an ongoing basis. Phase 1 — Research (first project): Watch a provided list of video interviews and log the best moments into a Google Sheet with timestamps, topic tags, and one-sentence summaries. Topics will be provided in advance. Approximately 30-50 interviews to start. Phase 2 — Video Production (ongoing): Using the clip library you've helped build, edit 4-7 minute videos. Each video will include: 3-5 interview clips Photos and supporting images (provided) Voiceover audio (provided) Text cards and captions Music (provided or sourced royalty-free) AI photos and videos Style is modern YouTube video essay/social commentary - punchy and engaging for both older and younger audiences. A strong eye for visual storytelling is essential - we love a stop-motion collage aesthetic with dynamic photo sequencing, creative text animation, and layered visuals that make archival material feel fresh and cinematic. This is ongoing work with a consistent pipeline of content. I have enough material for 50+ videos. Must be detail-oriented, and comfortable with entertainment and pop culture content. Please share portfolio samples of documentary, video essay, or cultural commentary editing work.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 3-6 months
    Duration
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
AI-Generated Video
YouTube Video
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:15 to 20
  • Last viewed by client:3 weeks ago
  • Interviewing:
    5
  • Invites sent:
    5
  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since Jun 19, 2015
  • United States
    Van Nuys2:57 PM
  • $3.7K total spent
    7 hires, 4 active
  • 86 hours

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