Video Creator/Editor for Documentary-Style YouTube Channel

Description:
We are seeking a talented and creative video creator/editor to produce high-quality documentary-style videos for our YouTube channel. The videos will be similar in style to popular channels like Wendover Productions or Penguin History, focusing on engaging visuals, smooth transitions, and professional-quality editing.

Key Responsibilities:
- Edit videos using provided script and voiceover to create a polished final product.
- Research and incorporate high-quality graphics, animations, and stock footage to complement the script and enhance storytelling.
- Add engaging transitions, on-screen text, and effects to maintain viewer interest.
- Ensure all visuals and audio are properly synchronized and meet high-quality standards.
- Deliver videos in a format optimized for YouTube, ensuring proper aspect ratio, resolution, and file size.

Requirements:
- Proven experience in video editing, with a portfolio of previous work (preferably in a documentary or educational style).
- Proficiency in industry-standard video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve).
Access to a library of high-quality stock footage, images, and graphics.
- Ability to incorporate text overlays, motion graphics, and animations effectively.
- Strong attention to detail and creativity to bring scripts to life visually.
- Familiarity with AI tools and prompts to generate AI clips perferred.

Preferred Skills:
- Experience creating content for YouTube and understanding of platform best practices (e.g., pacing, audience retention).
- Ability to research and source copyright-free or licensed material as needed.
- Familiarity with audio editing to ensure voiceovers are clear and professionally mixed with background music or sound effects.

To Apply:
Please provide:

- Links to your previous work: Ideally videos in a documentary or educational style.
- A brief overview of your experience with similar projects.
- Details about the tools/software you use for video creation.
- Your estimated turnaround time for a 10–15 minute video.

We are looking for someone reliable who can collaborate with us long-term to produce consistently high-quality videos. If you have the skills and passion to bring our scripts to life, we’d love to hear from you!