Long-Term YouTube Video Creator (Script + VO + Edit + Thumbnail) — 22–30 min - Contract to Hire

Reference style: Scope (per video)" Script: 3,000–4,000 words (hook, clear sections, sourced facts with short source list). Voiceover: clean, even pacing (human or licensed AI/TTS). Visuals: stock footage/images that match narration; slow pans/zooms; Music: 1–2 royalty-safe tracks, mixed under VO. Text on screen Captions: auto SRT is fine Metadata: 2–3 title options, 200–300 word description, 8–12 tags. Export: 1080p MP4, 22–30 min, H.264. Revisions: 1 round (minor fixes if needed) Workflow: I provide title + angle + reference examples. You submit outline + 30-second hook for approval. Full script → short VO sample → rough cut → final cut + thumbnails → metadata package. Volume, timing, budget: Paid trial: 1 video to align on style. Then 35–45 videos in 2 months (~4–6/week). Length: 22–30 minutes. Rate: $40. Performance bonuses possible. Nice to have: Simple motion graphics (maps, timelines). Thumbnail design experience in educational/history niches. Comfort with analytics (audience retention, A/B testing). How to apply: 2 links to similar 20–30 min educational/history videos you scripted/edited. 3 thumbnails you designed Confirm you can deliver B-roll/images + 1–2 tracks Your turnaround time for the first video + weekly capacity. Stock/music libraries you use and how you ensure licensing. We’ll start with one paid test video at $40 to dial in scripting cadence, edit pacing, and thumbnail style. If we hit the look/feel we want and the video meets quality standards (clean VO, tight cuts, clear visuals) and performs well (solid retention/CTR), I can raise the rate to $50 per video for ongoing work in the future. Apply tot his job