Looking for a YouTube Shorts Editor

Posted 4 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

I’m looking for a freelance video editor to create engaging YouTube Shorts focused on geopolitics, world events, and country-based educational content. The videos will mainly use: Animated maps Motion graphics Stock footage (occasional) Text overlays and data highlights Reference style: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YxAg_EBK4qU The goal is to create visually engaging, fast-paced educational Shorts optimized for audience retention. What you will do: Edit 6 YouTube Shorts per month Create map-based animations and motion visuals Add captions, text overlays, and highlights Use transitions and effects to improve storytelling Follow a consistent visual style for the channel Requirements: Experience in video editing (YouTube Shorts, TikTok, or explainer videos) Strong skills in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro Experience with motion graphics and/or map animation is highly preferred Understanding of pacing for educational/geopolitical content Ability to create visually engaging storytelling videos To apply, please include: Portfolio or examples of short-form videos you’ve edited Your experience with similar content Estimated turnaround time per video

  • $100.00

    Fixed-price
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Video Editing
Adobe Premiere Pro
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:10 to 15
  • Last viewed by client:last week
  • Hires:
    2
  • Interviewing:
    6
  • Invites sent:
    9
  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since Jun 13, 2026
  • DEU
    Düsseldorf10:39 PM
  • $54 total spent
    2 hires, 2 active

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