YouTube Video Editor – Animated History Channel (Comedy-Forward)

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Summary

**YouTube Video Editor – Animated History Channel (Comedy-Forward)** **About the Channel** I'm launching a YouTube channel built around one premise: the history of [topic] told in the most comedic way possible. Think sharp, fast-paced, comedic historical storytelling about real events, real facts, and absolutely unhinged delivery. Scripts are 15–20 minute deep dives written with a strong comedic voice. I provide the script and voiceover. You bring it to life. --- **What I'm Looking For** A skilled editor who can create engaging, high-quality animated/edited YouTube videos in a style inspired by channels like: - @ChatHistory - @HeyHistorically - @SeriousHistory Think primarily animated visuals with AI-generated elements welcome, mixed with relevant real photos, footage, and clips where they fit. The tone is comedic but the production quality is high. If you've watched any of those channels, you know the vibe. --- **Your Responsibilities** - Full video creation from script + voiceover to finished product - Animated visuals (AI tools welcome and encouraged) - Sourcing and integrating relevant real photos/clips where appropriate - Music and pacing that matches comedic delivery - Delivering a polished, YouTube-ready file --- **Project Details** - Video length: 15–20 minutes - Starting with 1 video as a paid trial - Potential for ongoing work (roughly 1 video/week) for the right editor - I will supply: full script (Google Doc), finished voiceover audio - You supply: everything else --- **To Apply, Please Include:** 1. 2–3 examples of relevant past work (YouTube links preferred) 2. A brief note on your editing style/approach for this type of content 3. Your rate per finished video 4. Estimated turnaround time Looking for someone who genuinely enjoys this genre — the best applicants will be people who've watched channels like the ones above and have a feel for what makes them work. --- *Serious applicants only. Generic applications without portfolio samples will not be considered.*

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 3-6 months
    Duration
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • $10.00

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  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Video Editing
2D Animation
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:10 to 15
  • Last viewed by client:4 weeks ago
  • Hires:
    1
  • Interviewing:
    5
  • Invites sent:
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  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since Mar 14, 2024
  • United States
    Lakeland10:39 AM
  • $9.7K total spent
    8 hires, 4 active
  • 608 hours
  • Sports & Recreation
    Small company (2-9 people)

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