YouTube Explainer Video Editor (AI Workflow) | High-Retention Shorts | Motion Graphics

Posted 2 days ago

Worldwide

Summary

About the Role We're looking for an exceptional YouTube editor who understands high-retention explainer videos, modern pacing, and AI-assisted production workflows. This is not a generic social media editing role. We're building a premium explainer channel inspired by creators such as: Johnny Harris James Jani Visual Venture MagnatesMedia Fern Kurzgesagt (pacing, not animation style) RPN Creator The videos are 30-90 second AI-assisted explainers covering technology, psychology, history, science, business, and interesting facts. Our goal is simple: Create videos that stop scrolling, hold attention, and maximize retention. What You'll Be Editing You'll receive: Professional AI voiceover Script AI-generated artwork Stock footage (when required) Brand guidelines Your job is turning these assets into engaging, polished videos with excellent pacing. You're a Great Fit If You Understand YouTube Shorts TikTok editing Instagram Reels High-retention storytelling Documentary pacing Motion graphics Kinetic typography Dynamic zooms Camera movement Sound design Visual storytelling Editing Style We're looking for someone who can create videos with: Fast but intentional pacing Visual changes every 2-4 seconds Strong hooks Excellent timing Clean motion graphics Animated maps, diagrams and UI callouts Seamless transitions Premium subtitles Professional sound design Cinematic polish Nothing should feel like a template or "AI-generated." Software Any professional software is fine, including: Adobe Premiere Pro After Effects DaVinci Resolve Final Cut Pro CapCut Pro (advanced users) AI Experience (Preferred) Experience with tools such as: Runway Veo Midjourney ChatGPT ElevenLabs Nano Banana Kling Pika Sora CapCut AI is a strong advantage. Requirements Please apply only if you have experience editing: Documentary videos Explainer videos Educational content History channels Science channels Technology channels Business explainers To Apply Please include: Your best 3-5 explainer videos. Links only (no large portfolios). Your rate per finished minute. Typical turnaround time. What software you use. Your country and time zone. The word RETENTION at the beginning of your proposal so I know you've read the entire job post. Bonus Points Experience editing videos similar to: James Jani Johnny Harris Visual Venture MagnatesMedia Fern Polymatter Wendover Productions RealLifeLore Long-Term Opportunity This is a long-term position for the right editor. We produce videos consistently and are looking for someone who wants to grow with the channel rather than complete a one-off project. If you're passionate about storytelling, pacing, audience psychology, and creating explainer videos that people actually finish watching, we'd love to hear from you.

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $10.00

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    $27.00

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  • Ongoing project
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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Adobe After Effects
Motion Graphics
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:15 to 20
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About the client
Member since Jul 5, 2018
  • United States
    Manhattan Beach3:28 PM
  • $3.8K total spent
    16 hires, 6 active
  • 61 hours
  • Individual client

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