Freelance Video Editor – Documentary & Social Cuts

Join a dynamic creative team to craft high-retention video content for a leading US DTC pet care brand. This role involves shaping extensive travel, behind-the-scenes, team, interview, and educational footage into compelling stories that resonate with audiences across platforms. The creative direction blends cinematic documentary storytelling with engaging YouTube pacing, premium visuals, authentic team moments, and a distinctive graded look. You will work closely with reference styles such as Whop celebrity content, Iman Gadzhi, Vince Nijhof, Daniel Dalen, and Zedan Mutlu, ensuring each piece is both visually striking and narratively engaging. Deliverables Edit long-form vlog/documentary content (20–30 minutes) from hours of unscripted footage, focusing on narrative structure, pacing, and audience retention. Edit knowledge/podcast videos, transforming interviews and educational recordings into polished, engaging content. Produce short-form, platform-native cuts for Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn, emphasizing immediate hooks and high retention. Capture and edit run-and-gun behind-the-scenes footage, team culture, and cinematic travel visuals during an upcoming Dubai trip (dates TBC). Apply advanced color grading and maintain a consistent, premium visual style across all deliverables. Collaborate with the creative team to ensure alignment with brand vision and content strategy. Requirements Proven experience in documentary, travel, and vlog video editing, with a strong portfolio demonstrating narrative storytelling and audience engagement. Expertise in editing for both long-form and short-form formats, with a deep understanding of platform-specific requirements and trends. Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and advanced color grading techniques. Skilled in cinematography, drone operation, and run-and-gun filming, especially with Sony and Canon workflows. Ability to work with unscripted footage, crafting compelling stories from raw material. Strong sense of pacing, visual storytelling, and audience retention strategies. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate remotely. Availability for travel to Dubai for on-location filming (for filmmaker applicants). Please specify your area of expertise (long-form editor, podcast editor, short-form editor, filmmaker) and provide 2–3 relevant work samples. Filmmaker applicants should state their day rate and travel availability. About Twine Twine is a leading freelance marketplace connecting top freelancers, consultants, and contractors with companies needing creative and tech expertise. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups alike, Twine enables companies to scale their teams globally. Our Mission Twine's mission is to empower creators and businesses to thrive in an AI-driven, freelance-first world.