Documentary Creation (Like MagnetMedia Videos)— Research, Script, Edit, Narration, Thumbnails/SEO
We're building a premium long-form documentary channel focused on AI, global economy, power structures, and financial systems.
Style: Dark intellectual + corporate premium + calm analytical (cinematic minimal, not flashy).
Audience: US professionals (25–45).
Video length: 22–35 min (avg ~25 min).
Goal: High RPM ($15–$40) + long-term brand authority.
Roles We're Hiring (apply for one or multiple):
Head of Content / Content Strategist
Research Analyst (with credible sources + citations)
Documentary Scriptwriter (English, retention-driven)
US/Neutral American Narrator (pro VO)
Cinematic Video Editor (long-form documentary)
Thumbnail Designer + YouTube SEO Specialist
What "Good" Looks Like
Strong hook (0–20s), fast pacing, clean structure
Minimal cinematic editing, premium visuals, excellent sound design
Research-backed claims with reliable sources + citation list
Thumbnails: dark minimal, 2–4 word power text, no emojis/arrows/clickbait
Core Deliverables (per video, depending on role):
Research: angle, outline, source pack (links + citation notes)
Script: beat-by-beat, retention structure, voice-friendly narration script
VO: clean WAV, noise-free, consistent tone
Edit: b-roll + motion (minimal), sound design, music bed, clean mix, copyright-safe assets
Thumbnail + SEO: 2–3 thumbnail options, title options, description + tags, chapters
Requirements
Experience with US audience storytelling (not generic Wikipedia writing)
Strong communication + deadlines
You must be comfortable doing a paid test task
Organized file delivery (Google )
Copyright-safe workflow (licensed/stock/CC properly used)
Budget (Monthly Premium Model)
We have a premium monthly budget across the team: ₹1.5L–₹2L/month total (role-wise ranges below).
Strategist: ₹30k–₹50k
Researcher: ₹15k–₹25k
Script Writer: ₹20k–₹40k
Narrator: ₹20k–₹30k
Editor: ₹35k–₹60k
Thumbnail + SEO: ₹10k–₹20k
Tools/Subscriptions: ₹10k
(We can also do per-video pricing if you prefer.)
To Apply, send:
Which role(s) are you applying for?
2–3 portfolio links (long-form preferred)
Your rate (monthly retainer or per video)
Your turnaround time for a 25-min documentary
Tools you use (Premiere/AE/DaVinci, Notion,, etc.)
A short note: how you keep retention high (structure/pacing approach)
Contract duration of 1 to 3 months.
Mandatory skills: Video Production, Video Editing, Documentary, Content Writing, Writing, English, YouTube, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop