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.

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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:

• 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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