YouTube Sports Documentary Editor

# 🎬 YouTube Sports Documentary Editor Needed (WNBA Channel – Long-Term Position) We are building a high-performance YouTube sports media brand focused on **WNBA storytelling, player narratives, rivalries, debates, and emotional sports moments.** We are NOT looking for a basic video editor. We are looking for a **storytelling editor** who understands how to turn a strong script into a high-retention, emotionally engaging YouTube documentary. Our goal is simple: Create videos that make viewers CARE, stay engaged, and feel the story — not just watch clips. --- # 🎥 What You’ll Be Editing • 10–15 minute YouTube videos Topics include: • WNBA player stories • Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and league narratives • Rivalries and competitive moments • Media reactions and debates • Career-changing events • Game controversies and storylines Our style combines: ✔ Sports documentary storytelling ✔ Commentary-driven narratives ✔ ESPN-style presentation ✔ High-retention YouTube editing --- # 🎬 Editing Style Required (VERY IMPORTANT) We need someone who understands: ## Story First Editing You are not just cutting clips together. Your job is to bring the script to life. This includes: ✔ Matching visuals to the emotion of the narration ✔ Building tension and curiosity ✔ Creating powerful opening sequences ✔ Understanding when moments need energy and when they need to breathe ✔ Making every visual support the story, evidence, or emotion No random filler footage. --- # Visual Requirements Videos should include: ✔ Game footage ✔ Interviews ✔ Press conferences ✔ Commentary clips ✔ Podcasts ✔ Social media reactions ✔ News headlines ✔ Statistics and comparisons ✔ Player/crowd/emotional moments ✔ Clean sports graphics The video should always feel alive and moving. --- # Retention-Focused Editing You must understand YouTube audience retention: ✔ Strong first 30 seconds ✔ Visual resets throughout the video ✔ Pacing changes ✔ Emotional build-up ✔ Tension and payoff ✔ Smart use of music and sound design We do NOT want random effects. We want intentional editing that keeps viewers watching. --- # Graphics Style We are looking for a clean professional sports broadcast feel: Examples: ✔ ESPN-style graphics ✔ Player comparison cards ✔ Quote graphics ✔ Timeline graphics ✔ Social media/news presentation ✔ Stats overlays We do NOT want: ❌ Cheap transitions ❌ Gaming-style edits ❌ Random effects everywhere ❌ PowerPoint-looking graphics --- # What We Provide You are not starting from nothing. We provide a complete production system: ✅ Finished script ✅ Professional voice over ✅ Visual direction ✅ Source package/references ✅ Brand Identity Guide ✅ Editor Manual ✅ Graphics Standards You execute and enhance the vision. Great editors who bring creative ideas are highly valued. --- # Requirements Please apply only if you have experience with: ✔ Sports content ✔ Documentary-style videos ✔ Commentary channels ✔ High-retention YouTube editing You should understand: • Viewer psychology • Story pacing • Emotional editing • Retention strategy --- # Communication & Professional Standards This is a long-term opportunity. We are building a repeatable media production system and need reliable team members. Expected: ✔ Clear communication ✔ Progress updates ✔ Meet agreed deadlines ✔ Ask questions before problems happen ✔ Apply feedback quickly ✔ Consistent quality every video ✔ Organized project files and delivery --- # We Are NOT Looking For: ❌ Editors who disappear ❌ Missed deadlines without communication ❌ Basic clip cutters ❌ Slow podcast-style editing ❌ “Just finish the video” mindset Every video represents the brand. Quality matters. --- # To Apply: Start your application with: 🔥 **STORY FIRST** Then include: 1. Your best storytelling/documentary edits 2. Any sports videos you have edited 3. Links to YouTube videos you created 4. How you approach audience retention 5. Your typical turnaround time for a 10–15 minute video 6. Your rate per video Applications without examples will not be reviewed. We are looking for a long-term creative partner, not a one-time freelancer.