YouTube Documentary Animator / Motion Graphics Editor Needed (Vox / MagnatesMedia Style)

YouTube Documentary Animator / Motion Graphics Editor Needed (Vox / MagnatesMedia Style) Project Overview I’m looking for a highly skilled video editor and motion graphics animator to help create premium YouTube documentary-style videos focused on business, finance, economics, and markets. The editing style should feel cinematic, modern, engaging, and retention-focused — similar to channels like Vox, MagnatesMedia, Johnny Harris, and other high-end visual essay/documentary creators. This is not basic editing. I’m looking for someone who understands storytelling through visuals and can bring complex topics to life with animation, pacing, and strong visual direction. This will start as a single project, but I’m looking to build a long-term relationship with the right editor. ⸻ What You’ll Be Creating Videos are typically: * 10-18 minutes long * Narration-driven * Documentary/video essay format You’ll be responsible for creating: * Motion graphics * Animated charts/graphs * Kinetic typography * Smooth transitions * Timeline animations * Maps and UI-style overlays * B-roll integration * Dynamic zooms/pans * Visual storytelling sequences * Occasional light 2D animation * High-retention pacing throughout the video The goal is for the visuals to constantly evolve and support the narrative. ⸻ Assets I Will Provide I will provide: * Full finalized script * Voiceover audio You’ll need to source additional visuals, stock footage, graphics, or creative visual approaches when necessary. ⸻ Ideal Candidate You are someone who: * Has experience editing documentary-style YouTube content * Understands viewer retention and pacing * Has strong motion graphics skills * Can visualize abstract concepts creatively * Communicates clearly and professionally * Can meet deadlines consistently * Has an eye for premium, clean, modern visuals Bonus if you have experience with: * Finance/business/economics content * Financial storytelling content * Viral YouTube editing styles * Cinematic sound design * Blender or Cinema 4D ⸻ Preferred Software * Adobe After Effects * Adobe Premiere Pro * Blender (optional) * Cinema 4D (optional) ⸻ Deliverables Final deliverables should include: * Fully edited video * Motion graphics and animations * Sound design/music integration * Color correction/grading * 4K export (when required) * Organized project files ⸻ Workload * Starting with 1 video * Potential for ongoing weekly or biweekly work * Looking for a long-term creative partner ⸻ Budget $30 per video ⸻ To Apply, Please Include 1. Portfolio examples of documentary-style YouTube edits 2. Examples of motion graphics work 3. Your typical turnaround time for a 10–20 minute video 4. What parts of the editing process you handle personally 5. Your favorite YouTube channel from an editing/storytelling perspective and why 6. Software/tools you use Please do NOT send generic portfolios unrelated to documentary/video essay content. ⸻ I’m looking for someone who genuinely cares about creating exceptional YouTube content — not just assembling clips. If that sounds like you, I’d love to see your work.