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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