Experienced Documentary-Style Video Editor for Youtube

# Experienced Documentary-Style Video Editor for a German YouTube Channel

**Job Posting · Freelance · Remote · Long-Term Collaboration · Starts with a Paid Test Edit**

"Long-term" "German-speaking" "Faceless YouTube" "2 Videos/Week" "Remote · Freelance" "~$50/Video"

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## About the Channel

- A German-language "faceless" YouTube channel (no face shown) covering topics in history, sports, business, and true crime.
- Goal: 2 videos per week once the workflow is established—scaling up while maintaining consistent quality.
- The videos must perform well—not just look visually flawless. Audience retention is a must.

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## What I Provide for the Video

- A finished German script—including instructions for B-roll footage, CTA sequences, and voiceover specifications.
- A structured briefing for the editor containing all technical specifications and style guidelines.
- ElevenLabs Voice ID—specified within the script. No API access will be shared; the Voice ID is publicly usable. - B-roll footage is not provided – you source the stock footage independently (e.g., via Pexels, Storyblocks)

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## What You Deliver

- Production of the German voiceover using ElevenLabs (Voice ID specified in the script)
- Complete video editing – in strict adherence to the script and briefing
- Dynamic pacing: A "hook" within the first 7 seconds; cuts every 3–5 seconds
- Selection and synchronization of B-roll footage – visual content must align precisely with the narration at all times
- Animated text overlays for key facts and figures
- Color grading tailored to the specific topic
- Music selection and mixing – the voiceover must remain clearly audible at all times
- German subtitles and End Screen setup
- Export: 1920×1080, 60 fps, H.264/MP4 – Video length: 9–12 minutes

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## Style Reference Channels

**Insolito · MrBallen · OverSimplified · Airside · World View – Documentary Style**

The editing must feel like a documentary—not like a template or a mere slideshow. Dynamic cuts, "Ken Burns" effect on still images, and meaningful synchronization of B-roll footage with the narration.

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## Budget & Terms

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| **Compensation** | ~$50 per video (Fixed Price) |
| **Monthly Equivalent** | ~$400–450/month (based on 2 videos per week) |
| **Revisions** | Max. 3 rounds — the initial delivery must already be of high quality |
| **Start** | Paid test edit – full briefing (PDF) will be provided | ---

## What I'm Looking For

- I'm not looking for a one-off service provider, nor am I looking for someone who needs constant micromanagement during every edit.

- I'm looking for a partner who takes ownership of the visual storytelling and has a feel for the pacing of documentaries.

- Reliability and consistency over the long term are more important to me than a mere, "polished" portfolio.

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## Questions for Applicants

1. Do you have experience with YouTube documentary-style content? Please share your portfolio or relevant work samples.

2. Are you able to produce German-language content – including voiceover via ElevenLabs and German subtitles?

3. Is a budget of approximately $50 per video (approximately $400–$450 per month) feasible for you?

4. What is your typical editing time for a 9- to 12-minute video?

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*Please submit your application, including your portfolio, answers to the four questions above, and your earliest possible start date.*