Video Editor for Product "Getting Started" Video (Approx. 3 Minute Video)

Job Description We are looking for an experienced video editor to help us create a polished, branded "getting started" video for one of our medical technology products. We already have the key assets — including the script, filmed footage, and graphics — and now need a skilled editor to bring it all together into a cohesive, professional video that aligns with our brand’s visual and tonal guidelines. The final video will be about 3 minutes long. Editing is relatively light overall, but some graphic design or animation work may be needed to execute or refine select visual elements. ________________________________________ What We’ll Provide • ✅ Final script • ✅ Filmed video clips (multiple angles, recorded in-house) • ✅ Example graphics — some ready for use, some needing light design or motion work • ✅ Stock Videos • ✅ Excel timing/script sheet showing which visuals or clips align with each part of the narration • ✅ Brand guidelines and fonts • ✅ Scratch track (temporary voiceover) to guide pacing and timing • ✅ Final Professional Voiceover ________________________________________ What We Need From You • Edit the provided footage and integrate visuals based on the Excel cue sheet, script, and scratch track. • Perform color correction / grading for consistent tone and exposure across all clips. • Source and present 1–3 options for royalty-free, light corporate background music that complements the pacing. • Implement any light motion graphics or on-screen callouts/text overlays per script and brand style. • Ensure adherence to brand guidelines (colors, typography, overall visual tone). • Deliver: o First draft with scratch track in place for pacing review o Final version with provided professional voiceover placed and synced Deliverables • 1. First Draft (with scratch track): For review and feedback • 2. Final Version (with professional voiceover): After feedback implementation • 3. Source Files: Full access to all project files, including: • o Premiere Pro / After Effects files (or your NLE of choice) • o Any custom motion graphics or animation files • o All editable assets and linked media ________________________________________ • Project Details • Estimated length: ~3 minutes final runtime • Editing intensity: Light to moderate • Some design execution required for graphic placeholders • Turnaround: Please include your estimated timeline in your proposal _______________________________________ • Payment Terms • We prefer a fixed-price project (not hourly). • 70% — after approval of first draft • 30% — after approval of final version • Please provide your total project quote based on the above scope ________________________________________ Future Work We have approximately 10 additional how-to videos that will need to be edited after this project. Our goal is to find a long-term collaborator who can help us maintain a consistent style and tone across all videos. If you’re open to ongoing work, please mention it in your proposal — we value lasting partnerships and will prioritize editors who can offer preferential pricing for future videos in this series. ________________________________________ Proposal Requirements When applying, please include: • A short note on your experience editing branded explainer or how-to videos • Links to portfolio examples (especially projects showing clear visuals, pacing, and clean branding) • Confirmation that you can deliver editable project files • Your estimated turnaround time and total fixed price ________________________________________ Preferred Tools / Software • Adobe Premiere Pro and/or After Effects • (We’ll also accept DaVinci Resolve, as long as we receive project files.)