Video Editor (YouTube Channel — Creative Experiments & Storytelling)

About the Channel
This channel is about finding our way back to each other — and understanding ourselves better along the way. Each video is a social or creative experiment designed to face fears, rediscover joy, and connect more deeply with others. Sometimes that means dressing up as a banana, talking to strangers at a bar, or finding the courage to have difficult conversations — all in the name of self-awareness, creativity, and authentic human connection.

We explore themes of joy, vulnerability, and courage through storytelling, humor, and reflection.

What You’ll Do

Edit YouTube videos (8–15 min) using Final Cut Pro 10.6.8 or higher

- Turn rough cuts into compelling stories that highlight humor, insight, and authenticity
- Correct and balance audio levels for clean, consistent sound
- Perform color correction and grading for a natural, cinematic look
- Research and select music tracks that fit tone and emotion (we provide access to a royalty-free library)
- Enhance pacing, sound, and rhythm to match the channel’s adventurous, human tone
- Add minimal motion graphics, captions, and transitions where relevant
- Collaborate with the creative team to refine story and maintain consistency
- Deliver polished edits within 24–48 hours turnaround

**** IMPORTANT: After pre-selection, candidates will receive a rough project and will be asked to submit their edit within 24–48 hours.


Compensation
- Starting rate: $125 USD per video
- Approximately 4 videos per month (steady, ongoing work for the right fit)


You’re a Great Fit If You
- Are autonomous, resourceful, and take initiative
- Love storytelling that blends humor, introspection, and real human ---------- nts
- Have a strong eye for color, sound, and emotional pacing
- Can work quickly without losing nuance or authenticity
- Have a portfolio of long-form YouTube videos or story-driven edits (links required)
- Canva experience is helpful but not required — we’ll support your learning

Bonus Points
- Experience editing vlog, documentary, or personality-driven content
- Familiarity with improving on-location or variable lighting footage
- Comfortable with sound cleanup, denoising, and dialogue mixing

To Apply:
1. Send your portfolio to ---------- (YouTube or Vimeo links),
2. A simple cover letter explaining your typical turnaround time per project and why this kind of content excites you.
3. Add a link to your ---------- profile

Make sure to include the word “banana” in the subject line of your email so we know you read the full description.
All applications missing this word from the subject line will be discarded automatically.