Youtube Video Editor

YouTube Documentary Video Editor | AI-Assisted Content | Long-Term Opportunity

Job Type: Remote | Freelance / Part-Time
Video Length: 8–15 minutes
Budget: US$25–50 per completed video

About the Role

I'm looking for a creative, detail-oriented video editor to help produce engaging documentary-style YouTube videos for Humanly, an educational channel exploring psychology, neuroscience, ancient wisdom, philosophy, and personal development.
I use AI tools to create the initial video, including the script, narration, visuals, and rough edit. Your role is to take this first draft and transform it into a polished, professional documentary designed to maximise audience retention.
You won't be starting from scratch. Much of the foundational work is already completed. I'm looking for someone who can elevate the production through creative storytelling, thoughtful editing, and strong visual judgement.

Key Responsibilities

Visual Storytelling: Replace or improve AI-generated visuals to better match the narration and communicate ideas.

Audience Retention: Improve pacing, visual variety, scene flow, and storytelling to keep viewers engaged.

Motion Graphics: Add tasteful animations, graphics, and visual effects that help explain concepts.

Sound Design: Incorporate appropriate sound effects, ambience, and audio transitions for a cinematic experience.

Text & Captions: Add captions, animated keywords, and on-screen text to emphasise important points.

Transitions: Create smooth, professional transitions that complement the narration.

Creative Improvements: Identify opportunities to enhance the draft through fresh ideas and editing techniques.

Quality Control: Ensure consistent audio, polished visuals, and a cohesive documentary style.

Requirements

Experience editing YouTube videos, preferably documentary, educational, or faceless content.

Understanding of audience retention and visual storytelling.

Proficiency in Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, After Effects, or similar software.

Ability to source suitable royalty-free footage, images, and graphics.

Experience with sound design, motion graphics, and text animation.

Strong attention to detail and ability to match visuals to narration.

Reliable communication, independence, and willingness to improve.

Experience with AI-assisted video production is an advantage.

Creative Freedom

I want this to be a collaborative creative relationship, not simply a list of editing instructions.
While I'll provide the script, narration, and AI-generated draft, I encourage you to bring your own ideas and experiment with storytelling, pacing, sound design, and visual techniques.
I'm looking for someone passionate about improving their craft and contributing to the creative direction of a growing channel.
The goal isn't to add effects for the sake of adding effects. Every creative decision should serve the story.

Workflow & Compensation

I'll provide the initial video, script, and narration. You'll enhance the draft, submit the completed edit, and make any agreed revisions.
Videos range from 8–15 minutes.
Pay: US$25–50 per completed video, depending on experience and complexity.
This is a freelance opportunity with potential for consistent, long-term work as the channel grows.

How to Apply

Please include:
A brief introduction and your editing experience.

Links to 2–3 examples of your best work.

Your editing software.

Your expected rate per completed video.

Your estimated turnaround time.

How you would improve audience retention in an educational documentary.

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete a small paid editing test.

Audience Retention: Improve pacing, visual variety, scene flow, and storytelling to keep viewers engaged.

Motion Graphics: Add tasteful animations, graphics, and visual effects that help explain concepts.

Sound Design: Incorporate appropriate sound effects, ambience, and audio transitions for a cinematic experience.

Text & Captions: Add captions, animated keywords, and on-screen text to emphasise important points.

Transitions: Create smooth, professional transitions that complement the narration.

Creative Improvements: Identify opportunities to enhance the draft through fresh ideas and editing techniques.

Quality Control: Ensure consistent audio, polished visuals, and a cohesive documentary style.

Requirements

Experience editing YouTube videos, preferably documentary, educational, or faceless content.

Understanding of audience retention and visual storytelling.

Proficiency in Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, After Effects, or similar software.

Ability to source suitable royalty-free footage, images, and graphics.

Experience with sound design, motion graphics, and text animation.

Strong attention to detail and ability to match visuals to narration.

Reliable communication, independence, and willingness to improve.

Experience with AI-assisted video production is an advantage.

Creative Freedom

I want this to be a collaborative creative relationship, not simply a list of editing instructions.
While I'll provide the script, narration, and AI-generated draft, I encourage you to bring your own ideas and experiment with storytelling, pacing, sound design, and visual techniques.
I'm looking for someone passionate about improving their craft and contributing to the creative direction of a growing channel.
The goal isn't to add effects for the sake of adding effects. Every creative decision should serve the story.

Workflow & Compensation

I'll provide the initial video, script, and narration. You'll enhance the draft, submit the completed edit, and make any agreed revisions.
Videos range from 8–15 minutes.
Pay: US$25–50 per completed video, depending on experience and complexity.
This is a freelance opportunity with potential for consistent, long-term work as the channel grows.

How to Apply

Please include:
A brief introduction and your editing experience.

Links to 2–3 examples of your best work.

Your editing software.

Your expected rate per completed video.

Your estimated turnaround time.

How you would improve audience retention in an educational documentary.

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete a small paid editing test.