YouTube First-Cut Editor (Storytelling & Retention)

Posted 3 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

I’m looking for a long-form YouTube editor to create first cuts for my channel. This role is focused on editing full-length videos, not flashy effects, transitions, or Shorts. The ideal candidate will have experience in video editing and be able to deliver high-quality first cuts efficiently. This is NOT a role focused on flashy effects, transitions, or Shorts. The goal is to take raw footage and create a strong first-cut timeline that identifies the story, removes dead air, and builds a logical narrative structure. This is a channel regarding Pokemon content. It includes challenges, travel, collectibles as well as documentary style YouTube content. Videos are 8-20 mins long Please show me your best long form YouTube edit, and the word Pikachu at the start of your application so I know you read this I care about story telling, pacing and viewer retention.

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $5.00

    -

    $20.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Complex project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Video Editing
DaVinci Resolve
Nice-to-have skills
YouTube Development
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:2 weeks ago
  • Interviewing:
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  • Invites sent:
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  • Unanswered invites:
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About the client
Member since Sep 4, 2024
  • Singapore
    1:51 AM
  • Education
    Mid-sized company (10-99 people)

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