Video editor needed for long-form YouTube podcast.

Posted 2 months ago

Worldwide

Summary

We are looking for an experienced Video Editor to collaborate with the team of a developing podcast and YouTube channel. The editor will be required to produce professional-quality long-form videos. This role will also require close collaboration with the rest of the podcasting team, and regular communication is essential to the successful completion of tasks. This is a long-term project, and timelines will be discussed after appointment. Responsibilities - Edit long-form video podcast episodes. Short-form content may also be required for social media platforms. - Edit long-form videos with a focus on narrative. - Source images and footage for YouTube video episodes (the podcast is faceless). - Create graphics and animations for video episodes. - Deliver clean, high-quality edits aligned with the message of the episode and the channel's creative vision. - Work collaboratively with pre-production team to discuss vision, style, and other important elements. - Demonstrate excellent time-management and adhere to project deadlines. - Maintain a consistent style across episodes and platforms. Requirements - Three (3) to five (5) years of professional video editing experience. Experience with podcasts and YouTube videos is preferred, but not required. - Proficient in industry-standard editing tools (e.g. Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, etc.). - A good or excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken. - Strong communication skills and responsiveness. - Careful attention to detail and quality. - The ability to work collaboratively, understand creative direction, and adapt to the creative vision of the project. - Familiarity with generative AI, and the ability to create historically-accurate voiceovers for short text extracts. Nice to Have - Experience with projects in the history or educational genre. - Experience in creating graphics and animations. If you have experience editing long-form, educational YouTube content, and want to be part of building something from the ground up, please get in touch. Please share any relevant portfolio projects, as well as any questions you may have. Please note that the final remuneration structure will be discussed when an offer of appointment is made.

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    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $20.00

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  • Remote Job
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Mandatory skills
DaVinci Resolve
Final Cut Pro
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