Video Editor for Mental Grit YouTube Channel (Faceless)

Video Editor for Faceless Psychology & Stoicism YouTube Channel — Mental Grit Description : I am looking for a talented and detail-oriented video editor for my faceless YouTube channel "Mental Grit" — a psychology and stoicism channel targeting the US market. This is a long-term position with one video per week, every Friday. About the channel : Mental Grit explores the intersection of psychology and stoicism to help people understand their mind, master their emotions, and build a life that feels like theirs. Think cinematic documentary meets self-help — elevated, emotional, intentional. My main competitor channels for style reference : - Breakthrough Zone — https://www.youtube.com/@ZoneBreakthrough - QuietStrength — https://www.youtube.com/@QuietStrength141 - Kee — https://www.youtube.com/@Kee0111 - JamieSocial — https://www.youtube.com/@JamieSocial You must watch at least two videos from these channels before applying. What I will provide for each video : ✅ Full script with scene-by-scene breakdown ✅ AI voiceover file (ElevenLabs — professional quality) ✅ Detailed editing brief with emotional direction per scene ✅ Character pack (androgynous cartoon character — adult + child versions + pose sheet) ✅ Brand guidelines (colors, fonts, style) ✅ Thumbnail reference What you will be responsible for : 🎬 Sourcing all stock footage (you must have access to Storyblocks or equivalent) 🎬 Synchronizing visuals with the voiceover 🎬 Animated text overlays in sync with the voice 🎬 Cinematic color grading — warm golden tones, emotional color shifts per scene 🎬 Background music selection and integration 🎬 Subtitles — white, Montserrat Bold, key words highlighted in orange #FF6B00 🎬 Integrating the cartoon character into relevant scenes 🎬 Delivering a draft after the first 3 minutes for approval before completing Style requirements : - Cinematic and emotional — not generic - Stock footage must match the emotional tone of each scene precisely - Color palette shifts with emotion : warm gold = strength, cool blue = past/pain, neutral grey = twist moments - Music must create space — never tell the viewer how to feel - Silence is a tool — use it deliberately, especially before key twists - Subtitles always visible, never covering the character's face Technical requirements : - Resolution : 1920x1080p minimum - Format : MP4 - Frame rate : 24fps - Delivery deadline : 4 days after receiving all assets Mandatory requirements — if you cannot meet all of these, do not apply : ❌ Job Success Score below 90% → do not apply ❌ Less than $100 earned on Upwork → do not apply ❌ No portfolio of previous YouTube video edits → do not apply ❌ No access to stock footage library (Storyblocks or equivalent) → do not apply Rate : $25 per video This is a fixed price per video. If the collaboration works well, I am open to a long-term contract with consistent weekly work. To prove you have read this job posting in full, please **start your proposal with the name of your favorite animal.** In your proposal, please include : - At least 2 examples of previous YouTube video edits in a similar style - The editing software you use - Your typical turnaround time - Confirmation that you have access to a stock footage library Thank you, Lucie Mental Grit — Lucie & Co