Senior Video Editor / Story Producer — Ken Burns–Style Rough Cut (Illustrations + Music + Narration)

Project Overview: Atelerix Press LLC is developing an illustrated short novel currently being adapted across audiobook, video, and animated formats. We are seeking a senior video editor / story producer to assemble a rough “Ken Burns–style” video mockup using: •A narrative manuscript • ~50 finished black-and-white illustrations by a senior human illustrator • Placeholder or pre-existing music • Temporary narration (AI or guide track) This rough cut is a story, pacing, and emotional proof of concept, not a final film. It will directly inform later live-action, animated, or hybrid production. This is a paid mockup engagement with a clear path to follow-on work as the project advances. Phase 1 — Rough Video Assembly (This Posting) Scope of Work • Assemble a Ken Burns–style video mockup (approx. 15–20 minutes) • Use: Provided manuscript (or excerpt); 50 finished illustrations; Temporary narration (AI or guide); Placeholder or pre-existing music • Apply: Slow pans, pushes, and reframes; Thoughtful timing and breathing room; Simple dissolves and transitions; Editorial focus on: Narrative clarity, Emotional pacing, Visual restraint This is not animation. No character motion, no effects-heavy work, no over-designed graphics. Deliverable. One complete rough-cut video suitable for internal review; 1–2 reasonable revision passes; Final delivery as a high-quality reference file (ProRes / high-bitrate MP4) Budget — Phase 1 $2,000–$4,000 fixed fee, depending on experience and demonstrated judgment. Phase 2 — Follow-On Production (Anticipated) The right candidate may continue into refined video edits; Longer-form adaptations; Hybrid live/animated versions; Festival or pitch versions Anticipated Phase 2 Budget: $6,000–$15,000+, depending on scope, format, and level of involvement. Continuity and editorial consistency are priorities. Required Experience • Proven experience editing narrative, documentary, or story-driven video • Strong editorial instincts for still-image storytelling • Demonstrated restraint — knowing when not to move the camera • Comfort working with: o Long-form narration o Music-led pacing o Incomplete or placeholder elements • Ability to deliver to deadline without supervision Strong Preference For Candidates With • Documentary or literary adaptation experience • Ken Burns–style or still-image narrative samples • Experience collaborating with: o Authors o Illustrators o Composers • Interest in staying attached as the project evolves This Is Not • A showy trailer • Motion graphics–driven • Animation To apply please include: 1. Brief summary of relevant narrative or documentary editing experience 2. 1–3 samples demonstrating: o Still-image storytelling, or o Restrained documentary pacing 3. Tools you typically use (Premiere, Resolve, Final Cut, After Effects if applicable) 4. Confirmation of availability over the next 2–3 months 5. Short note on interest in continuing into follow-on production Shortlisted candidates will receive selected script excerpts and a condensed treatment. Full materials will be shared with finalists. Apply tot his job