YouTube Video Editor

We are looking for a Video Editor to create weekly faceless YouTube videos focused on comparative politics across the globe. You will work from prepared transcripts, turning them into engaging 812 minute videos that combine clear narration, relevant visuals, and a polished final product. This is a remote contract role, ideal for an editor with experience producing educational or documentary-style content.

Responsibilities

• Produce one YouTube-ready video per week (812 minutes in length).
• Create professional voice-overs from provided transcripts.
• Source and edit appropriate images, footage, and graphics to visually support the narrative.
• Assemble all elements into polished videos optimized for YouTube formatting.
• Deliver completed videos by Friday each week, with transcripts provided two days prior.
• Provide a short sample video as part of the application process.

Requirements

• Proven experience editing educational, documentary, or explainer-style videos.
• Proficiency in editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Ability to generate clear and professional voice-over narration.
• Strong skills in sourcing stock images, b-roll, and visual assets to support scripted content.
• Understanding of pacing, visual storytelling, and audience retention strategies for YouTube.
• Ability to meet consistent weekly deadlines.
• Mid-level editing experience preferred, with samples of prior work demonstrating style and capability.

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