Refining Scripted Crime Drama - Video Editor Needed
Budget / Salary$250–750
TypeFreelance project
LocationRemote
Posted3 hours ago
Freelance Video Editor – Scripted Crime Drama Series
Project: 219
Format: Scripted Crime Drama Series
Production Company: The New Black Entertainment
The New Black Entertainment is seeking an experienced freelance video editor to assist with the final editing and refinement of the first two episodes of our scripted crime drama series, 219.
This is not a request to edit an eight-episode series from scratch. The series has already been filmed, the footage is organized, and substantial editing work has already been completed.
Current Priority
Our immediate goal is to perfect Episode 1 and Episode 2 and bring both episodes to a polished, professional, presentation-ready cut.
Episode 1 is already edited and primarily requires revisions, refinement, and additional finesse.
Episode 2 is also substantially edited and is very close to completion.
We are looking for an editor who can work with the existing cuts, understand the director's creative vision, identify areas that can be strengthened, and help bring these episodes across the finish line.
Editing Needs May Include
Refining pacing and scene transitions
Tightening or extending specific moments where needed
Improving continuity and overall flow
Selecting or adjusting alternate takes when necessary
Smoothing existing edits and addressing distracting cuts
Strengthening emotional and dramatic moments
Reviewing the episodes with a fresh editorial eye
Incorporating detailed director revision notes
Preparing the picture edit for the next stages of post-production
Helping ensure each completed episode feels cohesive, intentional, and professionally presented
Important
We are not looking for someone to completely re-edit the episodes or replace the director's vision. We are looking for an experienced collaborative editor who can take what already exists and help elevate it.
The director will remain actively involved in the editing process and will provide clear notes and creative direction.
Strong communication, patience, attention to detail, storytelling instincts, and the ability to work collaboratively are extremely important.
Experience editing scripted television, narrative films, crime dramas, or dramatic content is strongly preferred.
Experience with DaVinci Resolve is also strongly preferred.
Episode-by-Episode Approach
For now, the assignment is specifically focused on Episodes 1 and 2.
Once those episodes are completely finished and we are satisfied with the collaboration, we would like to move forward to Episode 3, followed by subsequent episodes individually.
Our goal is quality over speed. We want to complete one episode at a time, making sure each episode is truly ready before moving to the next.
This means there is potential for an ongoing relationship with the right editor, but we are not asking applicants to quote or commit to all eight episodes at this stage.
Project: 219
Format: Scripted Crime Drama Series
Production Company: The New Black Entertainment
The New Black Entertainment is seeking an experienced freelance video editor to assist with the final editing and refinement of the first two episodes of our scripted crime drama series, 219.
This is not a request to edit an eight-episode series from scratch. The series has already been filmed, the footage is organized, and substantial editing work has already been completed.
Current Priority
Our immediate goal is to perfect Episode 1 and Episode 2 and bring both episodes to a polished, professional, presentation-ready cut.
Episode 1 is already edited and primarily requires revisions, refinement, and additional finesse.
Episode 2 is also substantially edited and is very close to completion.
We are looking for an editor who can work with the existing cuts, understand the director's creative vision, identify areas that can be strengthened, and help bring these episodes across the finish line.
Editing Needs May Include
Refining pacing and scene transitions
Tightening or extending specific moments where needed
Improving continuity and overall flow
Selecting or adjusting alternate takes when necessary
Smoothing existing edits and addressing distracting cuts
Strengthening emotional and dramatic moments
Reviewing the episodes with a fresh editorial eye
Incorporating detailed director revision notes
Preparing the picture edit for the next stages of post-production
Helping ensure each completed episode feels cohesive, intentional, and professionally presented
Important
We are not looking for someone to completely re-edit the episodes or replace the director's vision. We are looking for an experienced collaborative editor who can take what already exists and help elevate it.
The director will remain actively involved in the editing process and will provide clear notes and creative direction.
Strong communication, patience, attention to detail, storytelling instincts, and the ability to work collaboratively are extremely important.
Experience editing scripted television, narrative films, crime dramas, or dramatic content is strongly preferred.
Experience with DaVinci Resolve is also strongly preferred.
Episode-by-Episode Approach
For now, the assignment is specifically focused on Episodes 1 and 2.
Once those episodes are completely finished and we are satisfied with the collaboration, we would like to move forward to Episode 3, followed by subsequent episodes individually.
Our goal is quality over speed. We want to complete one episode at a time, making sure each episode is truly ready before moving to the next.
This means there is potential for an ongoing relationship with the right editor, but we are not asking applicants to quote or commit to all eight episodes at this stage.
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