Breaking News Video & Thumbnail Editing
Budget / SalaryHourly project
TypeFreelance project
LocationRemote
Posted1 hour ago
I run a YouTube channel focused on fast-moving breaking-news updates and I’m looking for a reliable editor who can handle the full package: shaping raw footage into a tight, energetic story and designing an eye-catching thumbnail that stops the scroll.
My workflow is simple. I’ll share the news footage, a brief rundown of the key points, and any lower-third graphics or logos we must include. You turn that into a polished YouTube-ready video in the classic breaking-news style—snappy pacing, sharp transitions, branded lower thirds, and a clear call-to-action at the end—then deliver a high-resolution thumbnail that instantly communicates the headline.
Because these are timely stories, a 24-hour turnaround is ideal whenever possible. I typically publish as regular YouTube uploads, so please export in 16:9 1080p (or 4K if the source allows) and supply the thumbnail in 1280×720 PNG.
Deliverables for each assignment
• Edited video (final MP4 + project file)
• One custom thumbnail (PNG + layered source)
If you edit in Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut and can work comfortably in Photoshop or Canva for the thumbnail, that’s perfect. Accuracy, speed, and a knack for headline-driven visuals are what matter most. Let me know your experience with breaking-news or fast-turn video workflows and share links to two or three relevant samples. Looking forward to working together on the next big story.
My workflow is simple. I’ll share the news footage, a brief rundown of the key points, and any lower-third graphics or logos we must include. You turn that into a polished YouTube-ready video in the classic breaking-news style—snappy pacing, sharp transitions, branded lower thirds, and a clear call-to-action at the end—then deliver a high-resolution thumbnail that instantly communicates the headline.
Because these are timely stories, a 24-hour turnaround is ideal whenever possible. I typically publish as regular YouTube uploads, so please export in 16:9 1080p (or 4K if the source allows) and supply the thumbnail in 1280×720 PNG.
Deliverables for each assignment
• Edited video (final MP4 + project file)
• One custom thumbnail (PNG + layered source)
If you edit in Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut and can work comfortably in Photoshop or Canva for the thumbnail, that’s perfect. Accuracy, speed, and a knack for headline-driven visuals are what matter most. Let me know your experience with breaking-news or fast-turn video workflows and share links to two or three relevant samples. Looking forward to working together on the next big story.
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