Hi! We’re looking for a skilled video editor for a long-form documentary-style YouTube video. This project focuses on 80s pop culture, cinema, and business, combining narration with dynamic visuals.
What You’ll Do:
– Edit a long-form 30+ minute video essay/documentary with a strong narrative flow
– Match footage to narration, sourcing accurate period/80s movie, music, and commercial clips
-a library will be provided, however sourcing clips from external sources may be necessary
– Create powerful visual hooks, smooth transitions, overlays, and effects that enhance engagement
– Maintain a vibrant, authentic 80s aesthetic
Who You Are:
– video editor with a strong sense of pacing & visual storytelling
– Knowledgeable about 80s pop culture, or able to learn quickly and find relevant clips
– Able to deliver high-quality, polished work within deadlines
– bonus if you’ve edited successful/viral YouTube documentaries or video essays
Test Question (Must Answer to Apply):
– If given the sentence: “The 80s It Girls had it all. Big hair, powerful silhouettes, iconic outfits,” what clips would you use to visualize this? Be specific! List 3 examples from 80s media.
How to Apply:
– Send samples of your editing work (pop culture or history-based preferred)
– Answer test question
– include link to profile on job sites such as Upwork, Fiverr, etc.
– Let us know your rate for a project of this scope & your turnaround time
– Email: neon@hotinthe80s.com
There may be opportunities for future collaboration.
Thank you for your interest!