YouTube Video Editor – Documentary & Motion Design

About the role

Team Zealancy is seeking a YouTube Video Editor who can turn raw footage into engaging, high‑retention content for documentary‑style, talking‑head, and creator‑led long‑form videos. Your portfolio, storytelling judgment, and technical ability will determine your level.

Key responsibilities

• Edit long‑form YouTube videos from raw footage to final delivery, ensuring strong intros and hooks.
• Structure videos around storytelling, pacing, and viewer retention, using B‑roll, graphics, stock footage, music, and sound effects.
• Create and integrate motion graphics, typography, animations, visual effects, and AI‑generated visuals.
• Apply basic color correction and grading, and manage project assets and timelines.
• Handle revisions professionally, communicate blockers early, and meet agreed deadlines.

Required profile

• Deep understanding of YouTube storytelling, viewer retention, and modern creator‑led editing styles.
• Strong English comprehension for working with scripts and dialogue.
• Ability to evaluate when AI‑generated visuals add real value to the story.
• Curiosity to stay updated on new editing and AI tools.

Required skills

• Adobe Premiere Pro (strong command).
• Adobe After Effects (strong working knowledge).
• Motion design and animation fundamentals.
• Basic color correction and grading.
• AI visual generation tools such as Higgsfield AI or similar platforms.