Video Editor for Long-Form Scenic Driving / Relaxation YouTube Channel

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Summary

I am starting a YouTube channel featuring long-form, ambient scenic driving videos (4K/HDR, no commentary, no fast cuts) — think relaxing POV drives through mountain passes, coastal roads, and island routes. The focus is on a clean, immersive, "front row seat" experience with high-fidelity ambient audio (tires on asphalt, wind, waterfalls, tunnels, etc.). (For reference only - https://www.youtube.com/@thevirtualrelaxation) I'm looking for a skilled video editor to turn my raw drone/dash/gimbal footage into polished, upload-ready videos on a recurring basis. What you'll be doing - Stabilizing and color/HDR grading raw driving footage for a smooth, cinematic, true-to-life look - Cleaning up and balancing ambient road audio (reducing wind/mic noise while keeping it natural — no music, no voiceover) - Cutting down long raw footage into a well-paced final video (typically 30–90+ minutes) - Adding simple intro/outro, title cards, and end screens consistent with the channel's minimal style What I'm looking for - Proven experience editing long-form or ambient/relaxation content (driving tours, nature videos, ASMR, travel vlogs, etc.) - Strong skills in stabilization and color grading, ideally with HDR footage - Experience cleaning up ambient/ nature audio (not just music-bed editing) - Comfortable working with large 4K video files - Reliable communication and ability to meet a bi-weekly/monthly delivery schedule Please include in your application - Links to 2–3 examples of similar long-form/ambient editing work (driving, nature, travel, or relaxation content preferred) - Your typical turnaround time for a ~30–60 minute video - Your proposed rate: per video or hourly (open to either) - What software you edit in (e.g., DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro) Project Length & Frequency Ongoing relationship, with new footage delivered roughly bi-weekly to monthly. Starting with a paid trial video before committing to a longer-term arrangement.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
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  • Remote Job
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Mandatory skills
Color Grading
Dynamic Transition
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  • Last viewed by client:yesterday
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About the client
Member since Aug 15, 2026
  • New Zealand
    3:05 AM

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