Video Editor for Funny / News-Style Bachelor Party Video

Project Overview: Hi there! I’m creating a 5–6 minute comedy “breaking news” style video for my best friend’s bachelor party. The tone is:

• CNN / Dateline meets Bravo / TikTok humor
• A mix of roast + sentimental tribute

This is NOT a traditional wedding video. It should feel like a real news segment that is funny, fast-paced, and slightly unhinged (in a polished way). Important: The humor is edgy, irreverent, and roast-driven (think close friends joking with no filter). Nothing hateful, but definitely not PG (will likely lean towards PG13 or R ; ). You should be comfortable leaning into that tone and helping elevate it. ⸻ Project Format: The video will be structured like a news package, including:

• “Breaking News” Anchor segments (pre-recorded, scripted delivery) from 1-2 “Anchors”
• “field reporter” segments (also pre-recorded scripted, comedic delivery) from 3-4 “reporters”
• “witness testimony” clips (friends roasting / talking head interviews) which friends will pre-record and submit.
• Funny Photo + video montage elements layered over copy / dialogue/vo throughout
• Music, sound effects, and pacing that mimic a real broadcast (possibly other fun pop music tracks if needed)

Assets: Client will deliver a complete asset package:

• All anchor and reporter video recordings
• All interview / “witness” testimonial clips
• A fully written script (structured like a real news story). It’s only 4 pages at the moment and won’t be too long. (Editor will assist by using her/his artistic judgement and sense of humor to decide what moments are best).
• A folder of photos and videos of the bachelor to weave, splice, and add throughout
• Clear references and tone direction.

Editor Will Need to be Skilled at both Editing / Storytelling in order to:

• Assemble everything into a tight 5–6 minute final video.
• Maintain clear narrative structure (like a real news segment).
• Select the funniest interview bites and trim for pacing and impact.

Comedy Timing / Strong sense of:

• Jump cuts
• Zoom-ins for emphasis
• Comedic pauses and beats
• Reaction timing
• Ability to make things feel quick, punchy, and intentional

News-Style Polish:

• Lower thirds (names, titles, funny descriptors)
• “Breaking News” and “Developing Story” graphics
• Subtle broadcast-style overlays (LIVE bug, etc.)
• tiktok style background replacement or enhancement for anchors (newsroom look is a plus)

Sound and Music: Adding appropriate:

• News-style music (urgent, dramatic, then sentimental at end)
• Sound effects for comedic moments
• Balance audio across all clips
• Pop centric tracks /,beats for montage moments.

Visual Integration:

• Seamlessly weave in:
• Photos
• Old videos
• Cutaways during narration
• Use visuals to enhance jokes (not just fill space)

⸻ Tone:

• YouTube documentary / commentary style
• Netflix “true crime parody” with “Talking Head” News Desk Structure.
• Fast-paced TikTok editing layered onto a polished structure.

This is Not:

• Slow wedding montage
• Corporate video
• Overly cinematic or dramatic edit

⸻ Timeline

• Client will deliver all assets by: [this Wednesday – will confirm exact date]
• First draft: within approximately 10–12 days
• 2-4 rounds of notes / possible revisions (if any)
• Final delivery target: April 20, 2026 (Bachelor party is on the April, 22nd 2026)

Budget

• $400–$550 total (all-in).

Please confirm this works for you before applying. ⸻ Ideal Editor

• Strong comedy and pacing instincts
• Comfortable working with edgy, roast-style humor
• Experience with:

YouTube-style edits Talking head content Documentary or parody formats Collaborative and open to feedback

• Can make something feel both polished and funny

⸻ To Apply, Please include:

• Relevant samples (comedy, YouTube, documentary-style edits preferred)
• A quick note on how you would approach making this funny
• Your availability for the timeline above.

Nothing is being used commercially /publicly , so B-Roll and non-licensed tracks are ok to include.

• *All content created and all assets provided will be confidential.

Final Note: This should feel like a legitimate news segment that slowly unravels into chaos, while still landing with a heartfelt ending. Looking for someone who can elevate the humor, not just assemble clips. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job