Job Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced YouTube Video Editor to take raw body camera footage and supporting materials to craft engaging true crime narratives for a growing YouTube channel. Working with footage obtained through Freedom of Information Act requests, you will edit 3-4 videos per week, each requiring 6-8 hours of production time depending on your efficiency and skill level. This role offers creative ownership over storytelling through editing, with the opportunity to refine your craft in the true crime genre while working with exclusive source material. You will collaborate with a small in-house team and have autonomy over your editing workflow to meet quality standards and delivery timelines.

Client Overview

Our client is a US-based investment company with holdings in digital media properties, including a rapidly growing true crime YouTube channel focused on law enforcement body camera footage. They file Freedom of Information Act requests to obtain exclusive footage and transform it into compelling narrative content for a dedicated audience. The team is scaling production and seeking experienced editors to meet increasing demand.

Schedule: Part- Time ( 20 hours per week ) Monday to Friday, flexible during client business hours. Eastern Standard Time

Responsibilities:

• Edit 3-4 body camera footage videos per week into polished, story-driven content for YouTube publication
• Work with raw footage obtained through Freedom of Information Act requests to create compelling narratives
• Utilize Adobe Premiere Pro and the full Adobe Creative Suite to produce high-quality video content
• Meet production deadlines while maintaining consistent quality standards
• Collaborate with the existing editorial team to align on creative direction and storytelling approach
• Manage your editing workflow efficiently to complete videos within the 6-8 hour per video baseline
• Adapt to varying footage availability as new FOIA requests are fulfilled
• Ensure final deliverables meet the channel's quality and format specifications

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of professional video editing experience
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Creative Suite
• Proven ability to edit narrative-driven content, ideally in true crime, documentary, or storytelling formats
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines consistently
• Experience working with raw footage and crafting coherent stories from unstructured source material
• Bonus if you have experience editing content for YouTube channels
• Familiarity with true crime or law enforcement content is a plus
• Prior experience with body camera or documentary-style footage is preferred
• Ability to work efficiently and complete videos faster than the 6-8 hour baseline

Why Join This Team:

• Work remotely with flexible hours as long as deadlines are met
• Edit exclusive, compelling content obtained through official channels that cannot be found elsewhere
• Join a well-funded project with growth potential and opportunity to scale alongside the channel
• Collaborate with a small, focused team where your work has direct impact on channel performance
• Potential for increased workload and additional opportunities as the company scales into other projects

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

Note

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

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