Job Description
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.
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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)
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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