About The Role

We’re looking for a skilled Video Editor with strong motion graphics sensibilities to help create long-form documentary-style content in the aesthetic of creators like Fern, Atrium, and similar atmospheric YouTube storytellers.

Each project is a 25–30 minute narrative video composed of:

Voiceover
Edit pacing and story structure
Archival media
40–50 short motion graphics segments (parallax, maps, blueprints, photo treatments, doc-style composites)

We will provide:

Script
Voiceover
B-roll references
Asset packs / archival images
Style guide

You will assemble the full episode and create the embedded motion graphics sequences.

Style References:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV7WKZ-L3iY&t=138s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUPyApSnDMg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLFY_Zu_O08

What You’ll Do

You will be responsible for creating motion graphics scenes from layered assets including photos, illustrations, maps, documents, and textures. Your deliverables must feel atmospheric, cohesive, and stylistically aligned with the Fern-style aesthetic.

Core Responsibilities

Editing
Assemble a polished 25–30 minute documentary-style video from script + VO
Establish narrative flow, pacing, and emotional rhythm
Incorporate archival footage, stills, documents, and maps
Apply color, light grain, and overall aesthetic consistency
Implement on-brand transitions and subtle atmospheric cues
Motion Graphics
(Short sequences, 40–50 total per episode)
Create layered parallax moments from still images or illustrations
Build documentary-style graphics (maps, blueprints, documents, “evidence board” style)
Add atmospheric visual texture (light noise, grain, fog, vignette, dust)
Produce short timeline cuts: zooms, pans, highlight pulses, etc
Maintain cohesion with the show's established visual style
All animations are short (3–10 seconds each) and follow a consistent, recognizable aesthetic
Meet consistent deadlines and adapt to a clear visual style guide

Job Requirements

Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro
Strong proficiency in Adobe After Effects (parallax & doc-motion graphics)
Ability to match a very specific style (Fern-style tone and pacing)
Organized, clean project structure
Ability to deliver a full episode (edit + graphics) within agreed deadlines
Comfortable working independently and remotely
Strong eye for mood, texture, visual storytelling, and documentary pacing

Nice to have:

Photoshop (cutouts, prepping assets)
Illustrator (map/linework)

No character animation or 3D required

What We’re Looking For:

Ability to match an established Fern-style aesthetic

Strong eye for composition, pacing, and mood
Experience animating still images, maps, blueprints, and layered artwork
A clean, professional workflow with strong communication
Reliability and ability to hit weekly output targets
A desire to push the quality and cinematic feel of each scene

Portfolio Requirements

Applicants must include:

Resume
Reel or portfolio with motion graphics example
At least 2–3 samples demonstrating parallax, documentary motion graphics, or atmospheric AE work

A short style-matching test may be required before contracting.

Compensation/Benefits:

$900–$1,200 per completed 25–30 minute episode (edit + graphics)
Pay rate depends on experience and portfolio
Contract-based, remote (work from home)
Recurring work for the right person

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