Youtube Video Editor
Posted 1 day ago by Trimby Productions
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of a cinematic documentary editor involves editing two documentary-style YouTube episodes per month for a long-term production project. The position is a rolling monthly contract with the potential for additional work within the company's portfolio. The editor will collaborate closely with the director and maintain a consistent style throughout the series. Strong creative input and a developed aesthetic are essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Editing 2 documentary-style YouTube episodes per month, each up to approximately 10 minutes in length
- Collaborating closely with the director on tone, narrative structure, and visual style
- Bringing creative ideas and a strong editorial point of view to each episode
- Working independently and managing your own time and delivery schedule
- Maintaining consistency in style and storytelling across the full series arc
Key Skills:
- A strong portfolio of cinematic, long-form YouTube or documentary work
- A clear, developed aesthetic - premium and elevated, but grounded and raw
- Experience with pacing, music selection, colour grading, and narrative-driven editing
- Self-directed, reliable, and genuinely invested in the work
- Excellent communication and ability to take creative direction as well as lead with your own vision
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
About the Role We're looking for an experienced cinematic documentary editor to join a long-term YouTube production project. Over the next 12 months, we'll be producing two episodes per month. This is a rolling monthly contract with strong potential to continue across the full project duration. For the right person, there is also scope to take on additional editing work from other clients and projects within our wider portfolio.
What You'll Be Doing
- Editing 2 documentary-style YouTube episodes per month, each up to approximately 10 minutes in length
- Collaborating closely with the director on tone, narrative structure, and visual style - particularly in the early stages as we establish the series identity
- Bringing your own creative ideas and a strong editorial point of view to each episode
- Working independently and managing your own time and delivery schedule
- Maintaining consistency in style and storytelling across the full series arc
What We're Looking For
- A strong portfolio of cinematic, long-form YouTube or documentary work
- A clear, developed aesthetic - premium and elevated, but grounded and raw
- Reference styles that resonate with us: Minted London, Sam Snowden, Chad Cohen
- Experience with pacing, music selection, colour grading, and narrative-driven editing
- Someone who is self-directed, reliable, and genuinely invested in the work
- Excellent communication and the ability to take creative direction as well as lead with your own vision
The Details
- 2 episodes per month (up to ~10 mins each)
- Rolling monthly contract - with a view to collaborating across the full 12-month project
- Remote and flexible working
- Scope to grow into additional editing projects
How to Apply Send your portfolio, showreel, or any relevant reference work along with a short message about yourself and your approach to: ethan@trimbycreative.com