Video Editor

Summary

Join Prepared Hero, an innovative DTC ecommerce brand, as a freelance video editor for a temporary project! Post-produce our 12-module emergency preparedness education series, the Prepared Hero Digital Academy. This project involves creating high-quality, Discovery Channel-style instructional videos. You will edit approximately 120 minutes of content over 4-6 weeks, ensuring consistent branding and high production values. The role requires professional video editing skills and experience with educational content. This is a flat-fee project with a flexible remote work schedule.

Requirements

• 3+ years professional video editing experience, specifically with educational/instructional content
• Proficiency in professional editing software (Avid, Premiere Pro, or Final Cut Pro X)
• Color grading experience (DaVinci Resolve preferred)
• Motion graphics capability (After Effects or equivalent)
• Multi-camera editing and professional talking head experience
• Series production workflow efficiency and brand consistency expertise
• Understanding of online video optimization and delivery requirements
• Portfolio demonstrating similar educational content, multi-camera integration, and motion graphics work
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently under deadline pressure
• Experience with collaborative review processes and implementing creative feedback
• Flat fee structure based on overall project Budget with flexibility depending on background and experience
• Flexible remote work schedule with milestone-based deliverables
• 3-6 week project timeline allowing for other freelance commitments
• Professional references and testimonials upon successful completion

Responsibilities

• Edit educational modules (8-12 minutes each) from multi-camera footage shot over 10 production days
• Create seamless integration of talking head sequences, product demonstrations, and soft dramatization scenes
• Develop and maintain consistent visual branding, color grading, and aesthetic across entire series
• Design and integrate motion graphics, educational overlays, statistical callouts, and downloadable resource promotions
• Mix professional audio with dialogue priority and appropriate background music/sound design
• Color correct and grade footage for warm, trustworthy, professional appearance
• Deliver 4K master files and 1080p distribution files with chapter markers and closed caption preparation
• Collaborate with creative team through milestone reviews and feedback implementation
• Ensure natural product integration without sales-heavy presentation
• Maintain project timeline with regular progress updates and professional communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Creative collaboration with experienced production team
• Portfolio enhancement with high-quality educational content
• Potential for additional projects based on performance and company growth