Cinematic Travel Documentary Series Editor Needed

Documentary Editor Required (Cinematic Travel Series)

I’m looking for a skilled documentary editor for a premium long-form travel series.

Format: 3 Episodes (25–30 mins each)
Footage: ~10–15 hours
Locations: Mountains • Rainforest • Desert

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Creative Direction
• Voiceover-driven storytelling
• Cinematic (not vlog-style)
• Poetic + raw tone
• Focus on a small group of characters
• Strong use of natural sound and atmosphere

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Scope of Work
• Narrative editing (story-driven, not just cutting clips)
• Sound design (ambient layering, clean audio)
• Music integration (licensed sources only)
• Cinematic color grading (consistent look across episodes)
• Titles and minimal graphics
• Final exports (high-quality + web-ready)

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Eligibility Criteria

Must Have:
• Experience in documentary / short film / narrative editing
• Ability to handle long-form content (20–30 mins+)
• Strong sense of storytelling, pacing, and emotional flow
• Understanding of sound design and cinematic editing

Preferred:
• Background from film institutes (FTII / Whistling Woods / similar)
• Experience with travel docs / indie films / narrative content
• Familiarity with voiceover-driven storytelling