EDITOR NEEDED for Architecture Documentary

NOW HIRING: EDITOR – “Design With Country” (Short Documentary)

Location: Remote
Type: Contract (6–8 weeks)
Rate: Negotiable, commensurate with experience

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re seeking a story-driven editor with a strong sense of rhythm, emotional pacing, and visual sensitivity.

This role will suit someone who is:

• Experienced in short-form documentary editing (30–60 mins)
• Confident with interview-driven narrative structures
• Able to work with multicam interviews, B-roll, and archival stills
• Sensitive to Indigenous storytelling protocols
• Comfortable collaborating with a creative director and cinematographer remotely
• A strong communicator with a keen visual instinct

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KEY SKILLS

• Adobe Premiere Pro (or DaVinci Resolve/FCPX)
• Experience editing to VO + confessional structure
• Working with timecoded transcripts
• Ability to incorporate motion graphics, maps, subtle text overlays
• Audio syncing and basic sound design (with sound mixer handoff later)

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BONUS POINTS FOR

• Prior work on First Nations or place-based storytelling
• Background in architecture, landscape, or visual arts
• Comfort with story assembly from paper cuts/scripts
• A collaborative spirit – someone who values listening as editing

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WHAT WE PROVIDE

• Logged transcripts + preliminary paper cut
• Professionally recorded 4K interviews
• High-quality B-roll from architectural projects
• Access to cultural consultants for sensitivity review
• Flexible working conditions + creative support

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TIMELINE

• Start: Late September / Early October
• Rough Cut: ~4 weeks after onboarding
• Fine Cut / Delivery: ~2–3 weeks after notes

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TO APPLY

Please email [email protected] with

• Short bio + reel (especially doc work)
• Link to one standout short doc or reel
• Your availability and rate expectations

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APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sept 20, 2025