Freelance Video Editor for YouTube Series
Posted 4 days ago by Twine
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Freelance Video Editor for a YouTube series involves creating a catalogue of AI-narrated history videos by transforming detailed scripts into visually engaging 4K episodes. The editor will integrate various historical media to accurately depict significant events while maintaining a scholarly tone. Attention to detail and the ability to meet weekly production deadlines are essential for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Edit scripts into compelling 4K history videos, focusing on accuracy and visual clarity
- Integrate static maps, photographs, and footage to illustrate historical events
- Apply subtle zooms, movement effects, and tasteful transitions to enhance viewer engagement
- Ensure all imagery, music, and sound effects are properly licensed or royalty-free
- Deliver a polished 4K master (ProRes or high-bitrate H.264) and organized project files (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut)
- Maintain consistent color grading and clear onscreen text throughout each episode
- Meet weekly production deadlines and communicate progress effectively
Key Skills:
- Proven experience editing history-related or educational video content
- Advanced proficiency in Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut
- Strong ability to source and integrate high-quality, royalty-free imagery and audio
- Demonstrated skill in map integration and visual storytelling
- Excellent attention to detail, especially with timing and transitions
- Ability to deliver organized project files and polished final masters
- Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently to meet deadlines
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Join a project dedicated to producing a comprehensive catalogue of AI-narrated history videos, each exploring significant events from ancient to modern times. As the video editor, you will transform detailed scripts into visually engaging 4K episodes, ensuring each video maintains an authentic and scholarly tone. Your expertise will be crucial in integrating classic static maps, historical photographs, and relevant footage to accurately illustrate troop movements, trade routes, and territorial changes. The role requires a keen eye for detail, consistent color grading, and the ability to deliver polished, professional content on a weekly basis.
Responsibilities
- Edit scripts into compelling 4K history videos, focusing on accuracy and visual clarity
- Integrate static maps, photographs, and footage to illustrate historical events
- Apply subtle zooms, movement effects, and tasteful transitions to enhance viewer engagement
- Ensure all imagery, music, and sound effects are properly licensed or royalty-free
- Deliver a polished 4K master (ProRes or high-bitrate H.264) and organized project files (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut)
- Maintain consistent color grading and clear onscreen text throughout each episode
- Meet weekly production deadlines and communicate progress effectively
Skills And Requirements
- Proven experience editing history-related or educational video content
- Advanced proficiency in Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut
- Strong ability to source and integrate high-quality, royalty-free imagery and audio
- Demonstrated skill in map integration and visual storytelling
- Excellent attention to detail, especially with timing and transitions
- Ability to deliver organized project files and polished final masters
- Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently to meet deadlines
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