About the Show Grooves & Embers (existing podcast) is a sophisticated, long-form conversational video podcast exploring music culture, thoughtful dialogue, and curated lifestyle topics. We produce high-quality multi-camera video episodes paired with pristine, broadcast-ready audio across YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and social platforms. Project Overview & Scope We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Podcast Video & Audio Editor for ongoing post-production. Each episode consists of a long-form interview (approx. 45–90 minutes) captured with a multi-camera setup and multi-track audio. You will be responsible for taking raw multi-angle footage and multi-track audio, turning it into a polished, broadcast-ready YouTube episode, a fully mastered standalone audio file for DSPs (Apple & Spotify), and eye-catching YouTube thumbnail assets. Key Deliverables per Episode: Full-Length Multi-Cam Video Master (YouTube / Spotify Video): Sync multi-angle camera footage with clean multi-track audio. Dynamic, natural multi-cam cuts that follow the flow of conversation without excessive/distracting jump cuts. Color correction and balanced color grading across all camera angles for a consistent, premium look. Smooth integration of custom Intro/Outro sequences, lower thirds, chapter cards, and mid-roll sponsor/break segments. Mastered Audio Episode (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, RSS): High-quality audio cleanup: background noise removal, hum/click elimination, room reverberation reduction, and de-essing. Multi-track leveling, compression, EQ balance, and mastering to industry podcast loudness standards (e.g., -16 to -14 LUFS). Clean placement of intro/outro music beds and transitions. Final export as a high-bitrate MP3/WAV with proper ID3 metadata tags. Thumbnails & Visual Assets: High-converting, brand-aligned 16:9 YouTube thumbnails (Photoshop/Canva) featuring clean subject cutouts, clear typography, and strong color contrast. Short-Form Clips (Optional / Add-on Scope): [Optional] 1–3 vertical (9:16) highlight clips optimized for Reels/Shorts/TikTok with dynamic animated subtitles. Required Software & Technical Skills: Video Editing & Color: Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve Studio (Final Cut Pro acceptable with proven multi-cam workflow). Audio Post-Production: Adobe Audition, iZotope RX, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, or DaVinci Fairlight. Graphic Design: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva Pro (for thumbnail creation). File Management: Familiarity with cloud-based workflows (Google Drive, Dropbox, Frame.io) for organized media delivery. Qualifications & Requirements: Proven portfolio/reel showcasing previous multi-camera long-form podcast or interview editing. Deep understanding of conversational pacing (cutting on natural speech pauses and emotional reactions). Strong ear for balanced vocal audio and broadcast loudness standards. Reliable turnaround time (e.g., 3–5 business days per episode) and responsive communication. How to Apply: To be considered, please reply with: Links to 2–3 recent multi-camera podcast or interview episodes you have personally edited (please specify your exact role: video edit, color, audio, thumbnail, etc.). The primary editing software and audio DAW/plugins you use. Your typical turnaround time for a 60-minute multi-camera episode. Your flat rate per full episode or hourly rate. Include the phrase "Grooves In Sync" at the top of your proposal so we know you read the complete job description.

🏒 LONG-TERM OPPORTUNITY: Video Editor & Social Media Content Creator YouTube | Instagram Reels | TikTok | YouTube Shorts | Content Strategy 🚨 IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING To make sure you have read the entire job posting, please begin your Upwork proposal with the words: “SHA HOCKEY” Proposals that do not begin with “SHA HOCKEY” may not be considered. We are specifically looking for someone who pays attention to detail, follows instructions, and is genuinely interested in becoming part of the Sully’s Hockey Academy team. ⸻ About Sully’s Hockey Academy Sully’s Hockey Academy is a growing hockey development, training, mentorship, and education brand serving hockey players and families from youth hockey through juniors, college, professional, and adult hockey. We are looking for a talented, creative, reliable, and motivated Video Editor & Social Media Content Creator to become a long-term member of the Sully’s Hockey Academy team. THIS IS NOT A ONE-OFF PROJECT. We are looking for someone who wants to build something with us, grow with the brand, and eventually take ownership of a large portion of our digital content operation. Our ideal candidate isn’t simply a video editor. We are looking for a CONTENT PARTNER. Someone who can take raw footage and help us turn it into an entire content ecosystem across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. ⸻ 🚀 THE LONG-TERM OPPORTUNITY We want to find the right person and develop a long-term working relationship. Initially, your primary responsibilities will be video editing and content creation. As we build trust and learn each other’s style, we would like this person to take on more responsibility, including: Video Editing → Content Repurposing → YouTube → Social Media → Content Strategy → Creative Direction Our goal is for the right person to eventually become a key part of the Sully’s Hockey Academy digital content team. There is significant opportunity for this role to grow as the brand grows. ⸻ 🎥 WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING Video Editing * Edit hockey training videos * Edit educational hockey content * Edit coaching and instructional videos * Edit interviews and conversations * Edit behind-the-scenes content * Edit personal/storytelling content * Create long-form and short-form videos * Add captions, graphics, music, sound effects, B-roll, and transitions * Create strong hooks and openings * Improve pacing and audience retention * Maintain a consistent SHA editing style * Identify the strongest moments within raw footage * Repurpose longer videos into multiple pieces of content ▶️ YouTube You will help us build and grow the Sully’s Hockey Academy YouTube channel from the ground up. Responsibilities may include: * Editing long-form YouTube videos * Creating YouTube Shorts * Creating thumbnails * Developing compelling titles * Creating strong opening hooks * Writing/assisting with descriptions * Organizing videos and playlists * Helping develop recurring YouTube series * Identifying topics and concepts that could perform well * Repurposing existing content * Reviewing analytics and audience retention * Helping us continually improve the channel We don’t simply want someone who can edit a YouTube video. We want someone who understands why someone would click on it and why they would keep watching. 📱 Instagram & TikTok You will help build our short-form content presence across: * Instagram Reels * TikTok * YouTube Shorts Content may include: * Hockey tips * Player development * Training clips * Coaching advice * Educational content * Motivational content * Behind-the-scenes footage * Funny/entertaining hockey content * Player stories * Family/hockey education * Sean’s personal experiences * Hockey culture * Interviews * Trending formats adapted to hockey ⸻ 🧠 WE WANT SOMEONE WHO THINKS This is one of the most important parts of the position. We DO NOT want someone who simply waits for us to say: “Edit this video.” We want someone who looks at footage and says: “This should be a Reel.” “This part should be a YouTube video.” “There are three great clips in here.” “We need a stronger hook here.” “This could become a series.” “We could turn this 10-minute video into 8 pieces of content.” You should be comfortable bringing ideas to us. We want someone who can take ownership and make recommendations. ⸻ ♻️ CONTENT REPURPOSING A major part of this role will be learning how to maximize the content we already create. For example: ONE 10-MINUTE TRAINING VIDEO Could potentially become: → 1 YouTube video → 3–5 Instagram Reels → 3–5 TikToks → YouTube Shorts → Educational clips → Coaching tips → Motivational clips → Storytelling content → Future social posts We want to build a system where one piece of footage can create an entire content package. ⸻ 🎯 WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR You should be: * Creative * Reliable * Detail-oriented * A strong video editor * A strong storyteller * Comfortable with short-form content * Comfortable with YouTube * Familiar with Instagram and TikTok * Able to understand hooks and retention * Able to work independently * Comfortable bringing new ideas * Good at communicating * Organized * Able to consistently meet deadlines * Interested in building a long-term relationship HUGE PLUS: * Hockey experience * Sports content experience * Experience growing a YouTube channel * Social media management * Content strategy * Thumbnail design * Motion graphics * Adobe Premiere Pro * After Effects * CapCut * Final Cut Pro * Photoshop * Canva * YouTube analytics * Audience retention * AI video/content tools ⸻ 🏒 HOCKEY EXPERIENCE IS A MAJOR PLUS You don’t have to be a hockey player to apply. However, if you understand hockey, hockey culture, player development, youth hockey, or the hockey family experience, that is a major advantage. We want someone who can understand why a particular hockey moment matters and how to turn it into compelling content. ⸻ 📈 WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE We want to build a recognizable Sully’s Hockey Academy digital presence. Success means we’re consistently producing: High-quality YouTube videos Engaging Reels TikToks people actually watch Educational hockey content Entertaining hockey content Content that builds trust with players and families Content that introduces new people to Sully’s Hockey Academy And most importantly: A repeatable content system that allows SHA to continually grow online. ⸻ 🔥 THIS CAN GROW INTO SOMETHING MUCH BIGGER For the right person, we don’t want you to remain “just the editor.” As the relationship develops, there is an opportunity to become more involved in: * Content planning * Content strategy * YouTube management * Social media strategy * Creative direction * Content calendars * Trend research * Analytics * Developing new content series * Helping determine what we should film * Building the SHA content system * Potentially helping manage additional creators/editors as the brand grows We want someone who is excited about that possibility. ⸻ 📝 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Please include: 1. Your video editing portfolio 2. 3–5 of your BEST examples of work 3. Examples of Instagram Reels/TikToks you’ve personally edited 4. Examples of YouTube videos you’ve edited 5. Any sports/hockey content you’ve created 6. What editing software you use 7. Your availability each week 8. Your hourly rate or preferred monthly/project rate 9. Your experience managing YouTube or social media accounts 10. A short explanation of why you think you’d be a good fit for Sully’s Hockey Academy IMPORTANT: Please do not send a generic application. We want to know why you’re interested in working with a hockey brand and what you believe you could bring to Sully’s Hockey Academy. ⸻ 🧠 REQUIRED CREATIVE SCREENING QUESTIONS QUESTION 1 — CONTENT REPURPOSING Imagine we give you one 10-minute raw hockey training video. How many pieces of content would you try to create from that single video, and what would they be? Explain your thought process. There is no specific “right” number. We want to understand how you think about turning one piece of footage into an entire content package. QUESTION 2 — CONTENT STRATEGY If you looked at Sully’s Hockey Academy’s current social media presence: What is ONE thing you would change or improve about our content strategy, and why? We’re looking for someone who can think like a content partner, not simply an editor. QUESTION 3 — CONTENT INSTINCTS What is one hockey-related video you would love to create for Sully’s Hockey Academy that you believe could perform well on YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok? Tell us: * The concept * The hook * Which platform you would use * Why you think people would watch it ⸻ 💰 PAID TRIAL PROJECT Before committing to a long-term relationship, qualified candidates may be asked to complete a small paid trial project using actual Sully’s Hockey Academy footage. The trial may include: * One short-form video * One additional short-form concept from the same footage * One YouTube concept * A suggested title/hook * A brief explanation of how you would repurpose the footage ALL TRIAL WORK WILL BE PAID. We’re evaluating more than technical editing. We want to see your: * Creativity * Storytelling * Pacing * Hooks * Editing * Social media instincts * Attention to detail * Ability to identify strong moments * Ability to think independently * Understanding of the SHA brand ⸻ ⭐ WHAT WE ARE REALLY LOOKING FOR At the end of the day, we’re looking for someone who can become part of the Sully’s Hockey Academy team. Someone who wants to build. Someone who wants to improve. Someone who wants to bring ideas. Someone who takes pride in their work. Someone who understands that great content isn’t just about fancy editing. It’s about storytelling, attention, authenticity, and making people want to keep watching. If you want a long-term opportunity where you can grow with a hockey brand and eventually play a major role in its digital content operation, we want to hear from you. 🏒 SULLY’S HOCKEY ACADEMY Dedication. Education. Integrity. Long-Term Content Creator / Video Editor Opportunity

Composer Wanted — Original Heroic Cinematic Theme for Children’s Superhero Book Budget: $1,000–$2,000 I’m looking for a talented composer to create an original, professionally produced heroic instrumental theme for my published children’s superhero book, The Brightsville Brothers: Same but Different. This is not intended to be generic background music. I’m looking for a memorable musical identity for the Brightsville Brothers—something that could eventually become the recognizable theme of the characters and the larger world of Brightsville. THE SOUND The music should feel: * Heroic * Hopeful * Emotional * Adventurous * Cinematic * Family-friendly * Powerful without becoming overly dark or aggressive Think of the feeling you get when a great superhero theme begins and, within only a few notes, you immediately know who is coming. One of the most important elements will be a strong leitmotif: a short, memorable melodic idea that appears throughout the composition and continually returns in different forms. I want the listener to finish the track remembering that melody. The composition should build around that recurring heroic identity—introducing it, developing it, pulling away from it during quieter moments, and then bringing it back triumphantly. THE STORY BEHIND THE MUSIC The Brightsville Brothers: Same but Different follows two superhero brothers, Super and Duper. They have the same powers, but they see heroism differently. Super is drawn toward the big rescues—the dramatic moments where everyone can see the hero. Duper notices the smaller problems: the person who needs help, the quiet act of kindness, or something everyone else overlooked. The heart of the story is the realization that being a hero isn’t always about flying higher. Sometimes you have to start by flying lower. I would love for the music to reflect that journey. There should be moments of excitement and larger-than-life superhero energy, but also warmth, wonder, and heart. By the final section, I want the main heroic motif to return in its strongest and most emotionally satisfying form. WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR Ideally, you have experience with cinematic, orchestral, superhero, animation, film, game, or character-driven music. I especially want someone who understands melody and thematic storytelling. Production quality matters, but a memorable theme matters even more. Final deliverables should include a professionally mixed and mastered high-quality WAV file, instrumental master, and any other agreed-upon stems/versions. The composition must be completely original. Rights and licensing terms will be agreed upon before work begins. Because this music is intended to represent my characters and potentially be used in future promotional material, videos, trailers, social media, events, and other Brightsville-related projects, I am looking for broad commercial usage rights. WHEN APPLYING Please send me 2–3 examples of your work that best demonstrate your ability to create memorable cinematic themes. If possible, send pieces featuring strong recurring melodies or leitmotifs rather than simply atmospheric background music. Also briefly tell me: 1. How you would approach creating a recognizable theme for two superhero brothers. 2. What instrumentation you envision for this project. 3. What is included in your price. 4. Your estimated turnaround time. 5. Your revision process. 6. What rights I would receive to the finished composition. Budget: approximately $1,000–$2,000 depending on experience, portfolio, production quality, and deliverables. I’m willing to invest in the right composer. My priority is finding someone who hears the potential in these characters and can give them a theme that feels like it has always belonged to them. If you love superhero music, memorable character themes, and cinematic storytelling, I’d love to hear what you can create for The Brightsville Brothers.