Expert Cinematic YouTube Editor Needed for Self-Improvement Identity Channel ($15K Project)

Expert Cinematic YouTube Editor Needed for Self-Improvement Identity Channel ($15K Project)

Expert Cinematic YouTube Editor Needed for Self-Improvement Identity Channel ($15K Project)

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We are hiring an elite, cinematic YouTube video editor for for our Youtube Channel — a high-end identity transformation channel. This is NOT motivational fluff. This is NOT basic “talking head + b-roll.” Our Channel is a cinematic identity engineering brand mixing psychology, philosophy, AI-era selfhood, masculine & feminine duality, and deep emotional storytelling. We will produce 10–12 minute cinematic videos with high retention, immersive pacing, and mythic visual energy. We are looking for editors who can create videos that feel like: 🎥 A short film 🎥 A psychological awakening 🎥 A transformative inner journey 🎥 A story viewers FEEL in their chest If this is your style — we want you. WHAT WE NEED (Your Core Responsibilities) ✅ 1. High-Retention Cinematic Editing Smooth pacing, controlled tension, emotional rhythm Metaphoric visuals (mirrors, corridors, shadows, thresholds, identity motifs) Expert visual storytelling — not just “b-roll over voice” ✅ 2. Aesthetic That Fits The Channel Moody / dark / elegant color grading Slow zooms, parallax, film-grain, vignette when needed Symbolic transitions (door closes, screen burn, light flare, dissolve) ✅ 3. Sync With Dual Voice System Our scripts alternate between: masculine-coded, strategic, logical feminine-coded, emotional, intuitive Your edits must subtly support: clarity, structure, confidence emotion, metaphor, soft visuals, dream logic ✅ 4. Elite Sound Design Emotional music beds Ambient textures Deep rumble layers Clean audio mixing Subtle SFX that enhance immersion (This is one of the MOST important parts.) ✅ 5. Motion Graphics / On-Screen Visuals On-screen text for key phrases Abstract shapes, energy lines, metaphors Layered textures Identity-themed animations ✅ 6. YouTube-Ready Final Delivery 1080p or 4k 10–12 min finished video No copyright issues Royalty-free footage/music (we can provide libraries) SKILLS REQUIRED 🎥 MUST-HAVE Skills Cinematic editing Story-driven editing Strong color grading Motion graphics (basic–medium level) Symbolic visual storytelling Emotional pacing Excellent sound design Experience in self-improvement OR documentary OR cinematic channels 🎬 Software You Should Know Adobe Premiere Pro After Effects DaVinci Resolve (not required but a plus) Topaz (optional but great) EXAMPLES OF THE AESTHETIC WE ARE AIMING FOR (These are STYLE references, NOT niche references) Kurzgesagt (visual symbolism + gravity) A24 trailers Modern cinematic YouTube channels (slow push-ins, mood, texture) Therapy-style minimalist cinematic TikToks Dark, elegant storytelling channels PAYMENT & WORKLOAD 💰 Rate: $50 per completed video (10–12 minutes) 📌 Output: 1–3 videos per week 📌 Long-term project: 300+ videos planned 📌 Bonuses for high retention, standout edits, and consistency WHAT WE PROVIDE Script (1,400–1,700 words) Voiceover Editor notes for key scenes B-roll libraries if needed Sound library access (if needed) Clear Trello workflow Weekly communication Long-term partnership WHO WE WANT We want editors who: ✔ Think cinematically ✔ Understand psychology + emotion ✔ Can build tension and release ✔ Have obsessive attention to detail ✔ Take feedback professionally ✔ Can deliver on schedule ✔ Want to grow long-term If you edit like a storyteller — not a template — we want you. HOW TO APPLY Send the following: Your BEST cinematic video (self-improvement preferred) A video where sound design was a major part of the storytelling A video that shows identity, psychology, or deep emotional tone Tell us why you believe you’re a fit for Fifth Sight Confirm your rate: $50 per 10–12 min video SPECIAL NOTE We are NOT looking for basic editors using stock templates. We are NOT looking for motivational edits. We are NOT looking for low-effort b-roll videos. We want editors who can create videos that feel like: “a mirror the viewer is afraid to look into.” If that excites you — you’re perfect for Fifth Sight.