YouTube Video Editor (Long-Form)

TL;DR

YouTube Video Editor (Long-Form): Creating immersive, narrative-driven documentary content focused on science, history, and nature with an accent on storytelling and audience retention. Focus on blending 3D sequences with stock footage, refining pacing, and ensuring visual cohesion.

Location: Remote (any location)

Company

hirify.global produces high-quality, narrative-driven content for well-established YouTube channels.

What you will do

• Edit long-form documentary-style videos for YouTube, emphasizing narrative flow and audience retention.
• Integrate pre-rendered 3D sequences and source high-quality stock footage.
• Perform color correction and basic sound design to ensure a consistent visual and audio look.
• Collaborate with Directors to align on tone, structure, and creative vision.
• Develop immersive transitions and motion design elements to elevate the viewing experience.

Requirements

• Proven experience editing narrative-driven or documentary-style YouTube content.
• Strong understanding of pacing, storytelling, and retention techniques.
• Ability to curate stock footage and maintain visual cohesion across different media types.
• Proficiency in color correction and meeting tight delivery deadlines.
• Solid portfolio showcasing relevant long-form video work.

Nice to have

• Ability to create or adapt motion graphics.
• Experience in professional sound design and audio post-production.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on well-established channels with a large audience.
• High degree of autonomy and creative input in storytelling.
• Collaborative and supportive environment within a fast-moving creative team.