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YouTube Video Editor Long-Form (Documentary)

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Category:  Video Editor
Full time
English

Other Skills

  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Detail Oriented
  • Time Management

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Proven experience editing YouTube content, ideally documentary-style or narrative-driven formats
  • Strong understanding of pacing, storytelling, and audience retention techniques
  • Ability to source and curate high-quality stock footage that enhances storytelling
  • Strong eye for visual cohesion, especially when blending different types of media (stock + 3D)

Requirements:

  • Edit long-form, documentary-style videos tailored for YouTube, focusing on storytelling, pacing, and audience retention
  • Refine the pacing of cuts, voiceover timing, and pauses to create a compelling narrative flow
  • Work with pre-rendered 3D sequences, integrating them seamlessly into the edit based on provided direction
  • Source high-quality, relevant stock footage if needed and creatively incorporate it to support the story

Job description

We're looking for a highly skilled Video Editor to join our YouTube team, working on established documentary-style channels such as Atrium and/or Auralis.

This role is focused on crafting immersive, narrative-driven videos that combine storytelling, high-quality visuals, and 3D sequences. The ideal candidate has a strong sense of pacing, knows how to build tension and retention, and can bring stories to life through thoughtful editing choices.

What You’ll Do

  • Edit long-form, documentary-style videos tailored for YouTube, with a strong focus on storytelling, pacing, and audience retention
  • Refine the pacing of cuts, voiceover timing, and pauses to create a compelling narrative flow
  • Work with pre-rendered 3D sequences, integrating them seamlessly into the edit based on provided direction
  • Source high-quality, relevant stock footage if needed, and creatively incorporate it to support the story
  • Create immersive transitions and engaging visual moments that elevate the viewing experience
  • Apply color correction to ensure consistency between stock footage and 3D segments
  • Collaborate closely with Directors to align on narrative structure, tone, and creative vision
  • Integrate motion design elements (provided and/or self-created depending on skill level)
  • Handle basic sound design, including audio cleanup, mixing, and balancing
  • Ensure consistency in style, tone, and branding across all videos
  • Deliver high-quality edits within tight deadlines to support a consistent publishing schedule

What You’ll Be Working With

  • Pre-rendered 3D sequences, with clear direction on placement
  • Curated voiceovers and narrative scripts
  • Motion design assets (depending on the project)
  • Creative direction from the team, with room for your own input and ideas

About You

  • Proven experience editing YouTube content, ideally documentary-style or narrative-driven formats
  • Strong understanding of pacing, storytelling, and audience retention techniques
  • Ability to source and curate high-quality stock footage that enhances storytelling
  • Strong eye for visual cohesion, especially when blending different types of media (stock + 3D)
  • Experience with color correction and creating a consistent visual look
  • Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on quality and storytelling clarity
  • Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with creative teams
  • Solid portfolio showcasing relevant YouTube or long-form work
  • Comfortable creating or adapting motion graphics when needed (bonus, not required)
  • Bonus: Experience in sound design and audio post-production

What Makes This Role Exciting

  • You’ll collaborate on well-established YouTube channels with a strong audience and proven content formats
  • You’ll work on high-quality, narrative-driven content with a strong creative focus
  • You’ll be part of a fast-moving, creative, and supportive team
  • You’ll have autonomy and creative input in how stories are told

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