Title: Looking for Skilled Documentary Video Editor — Business / Tech / Science / Power Videos
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Hi everyone,
I’m looking for a skilled video editor for a first paid test project on a documentary-style YouTube video.
The video will be around 20 to 30 minutes long, and I will provide the script and voiceover.
Budget for the first test video: $200
This first project is to see if we are a good fit creatively and professionally. If the quality, communication, and workflow are strong, this can become ongoing work.
I’m looking for someone who can edit premium documentary-style videos in topics such as:
- Business stories
- Technology
- Science
- Power
- Civilization
- Rise-and-fall stories
- Company scandals
- Founder stories
- Industry deep dives
I need an editor who understands that this is not just about placing random stock footage over narration. The goal is to create a documentary that pulls the viewer in from the first 10 seconds and keeps them engaged until the end.
The edit should be able to mix multiple visual sources into one strong story, such as:
- Real footage
- News clips
- Archival material
- Company/product visuals
- AI-generated visuals or animations
- Headlines, documents, articles, charts, and clean motion graphics
- Cinematic B-roll when needed
- Background music and sound design that support the narration without overpowering it
I’m looking for a serious, cinematic, premium documentary feel — clean, intelligent, well-paced, and story-driven.
The editor should have:
- Experience with documentary-style YouTube editing
- Strong pacing and retention instincts
- Ability to make the first 10 seconds visually engaging
- Good sense of storytelling and emotional rhythm
- Ability to source relevant visuals when needed
- Clean text overlays and motion graphics
- Good music selection and sound design
- Reliable communication and delivery
Please send me:
Your portfolio or documentary-style examples
Your turnaround time for a 20–30 minute video
What editing software you use
Whether you can help source footage, news clips, and visual references
Confirmation that you understand this is a $200 first paid test project
I’m looking for quality and consistency. If the first project goes well, I would like to build a long-term working relationship with the right editor.
Thank you.