YouTube Documentary Editor / Visual Storyteller (Remote)

andrewtheman82 (R)NigeriaRemote

About the Company

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Job Description

The creator is looking for an editor who can translate narration into intentional visual storytelling, not just stock footage. The goal is a high-level documentary style blending archival footage, cinematic stock footage, motion graphics, stylized animation, and symbolic visual storytelling. The editing should feel purposeful and narrative-driven. This is a long-term collaboration opportunity if the first series performs well. The position is remote.

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Video Length: 10–12 minutes
  • Style: Narration-driven documentary
  • Reference Channels: MagnatesMedia, Moon, Jake Tran, SunnyV2
  • Animation Style: Premium Netflix documentary series style (graphic-novel inspired, limited but impactful animation, dark cinematic composition)

The Style
Think editing approaches similar to channels like:

  • MagnatesMedia
  • Moon
  • Jake Tran
  • SunnyV2

The goal is a high-level documentary style that blends:

  • archival footage
  • cinematic stock footage
  • motion graphics
  • stylized animation
  • symbolic visual storytelling

Key Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities were not disclosed. For similar roles, tasks typically vary by employer and may be outlined during the application or interview process. Applicants should refer to the official source for accurate role expectations.

Required Skills

An editor who understands:

  • visual storytelling and pacing
  • translating abstract ideas into visuals
  • motion graphics and compositing
  • documentary-style editing rhythm
  • tension and atmosphere

Bonus Skills

  • After Effects or similar tools
  • animation integration
  • sound design and cinematic audio layering

Deliverables
Typical videos will be:

  • 10–12 minutes long
  • narration-driven
  • documentary style

What You Get

  • High-quality scripts designed for documentary storytelling.
  • Creative freedom to develop the visual language.
  • Long-term collaboration if the first series performs well.

How to Apply
Send the following to the Reddit user u/andrewtheman82 on Reddit:

  1. 2–3 videos you edited that demonstrate documentary-style storytelling.
  2. Your role in those projects.
  3. Your rate per video or per minute.

Note: Generic reels will not be reviewed.
https://www.reddit.com/r/CreatorServices/comments/1rqj8as/elite_youtube_documentary_editor_visual/

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