Historical Documentary Editing

Hi, I’m looking for a video editor for a long-term YouTube documentary project. Here’s what I’m looking for: - Videos will usually be around **10–15 minutes** - I will provide the **final script, voice-over, important references and overall direction** - You will handle the **complete edit** - You should be able to source relevant **archival footage, historical photos, newspaper clippings and documents** - Use copyright-safe stock footage where required - Add **maps, timelines, simple motion graphics and infographics** when needed - Handle **background music, sound design, captions, audio mixing and colour correction** - Create **2 Shorts from each long-form video** - Monthly (4-5 long Videos, 8-10 Shorts) These are the two main reference styles: https://youtu.be/kd2KEHvK-q8?si=tTUVELS3z9LxU7le https://youtu.be/CbUjuwhQPKs?si=HZ8lzeYAGcYTWi9b I’m not asking for an exact copy, but I want a similar approach to: - Strong visual storytelling - Good pacing - Proper use of archival material - Clean motion graphics and maps - Strong music and sound design - Cinematic documentary feel Things I **don’t want**: - Random or generic stock footage - Repetitive visuals - Basic slideshow-style editing - Huge or karaoke-style captions - Too many unnecessary effects or transitions - Random AI-generated visuals - Fake historical footage/images presented as real **Budget: $30 for 1 long-form video + 2 Shorts.** This is planned as a **long-term project for around 1 year**. I’ll start with one paid trial video, and if the quality, communication and consistency are good, I’d like to continue regularly with the same editor. Please send me: - Your best **2–3 documentary-style edits** - What you personally handled in those videos - Your usual turnaround time - Whether you can independently source archival material - Confirmation that you’re comfortable with the **$30 budget**