YouTube Documentary Video Editor Needed | Long-Term Opportunity

Posted 2 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

About The Channel I’m building a YouTube channel called Hidden in Plain Sight focused on money psychology, wealth tactics, business strategy, and the hidden systems that influence everyday life. The goal is to create highly engaging documentary-style videos that make viewers think differently about money, success, business, and human behavior. Reference Channel: HowReallyVideos Please review the channel before applying. What I’m Looking For I’m looking for a highly skilled YouTube editor who understands retention, pacing, storytelling, and audience psychology. Videos will typically be around 15 minutes long. This is not a simple editing job. I’m looking for someone who can take a script and transform it into a highly engaging documentary-style experience. Responsibilities * Edit 15-minute documentary-style videos * Source and add relevant B-roll * Add motion graphics and visual effects when needed * Integrate animations from the animator * Create smooth transitions and visual flow * Use sound design and music to improve engagement * Improve pacing and viewer retention throughout the entire video * Deliver polished, upload-ready videos Style Requirements * Clean and modern * Documentary style * Strong storytelling * High retention editing * Cinematic feel * Professional sound design * Attention to detail I am not looking for generic TikTok-style editing. I want someone who understands how to keep viewers engaged throughout an entire documentary-style video while making complex ideas easy to understand. The ideal candidate understands audience psychology, storytelling, and YouTube retention. To help with the selection process, please start your proposal with “The rabbit owns a bank account.” When Applying Please include: * Portfolio * 3 of your best editing projects * Links to YouTube videos you’ve edited * Your specific role in each project * Rate per 15-minute video * Estimated turnaround time * Which HowReallyVideos video you watched and what stood out to you Applications without examples of previous work will not be considered. Bonus Bonus if you have experience editing: * Money content * Business content * Psychology content * Educational documentaries * Long-form YouTube videos Looking for a long-term editor as the channel grows.

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Video Editing
Adobe Premiere Pro
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  • Proposals:Less than 5
  • Last viewed by client:3 days ago
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About the client
Member since May 23, 2026
  • USA
    Miramar3:54 AM
  • $360 total spent
    3 hires, 1 active

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