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Turn our provided topics and materials into binge-worthy geopolitical/history videos using top AI video tools, cinematic edits, and interactive maps. Project Overview We’re building a content engine that makes complex subjects irresistible. You’ll receive topics, outlines, references, and VO text from us. Your job: craft an unforgettable story arc, generate visuals with AI video tools (Sora, Veo, etc.), build interactive map sequences, and deliver a polished, high-definition edit that keeps viewers watching. Long-term role; weekly cadence once you pass the paid test. Responsibilities Storytelling & Structure Elevate our supplied content into a tight narrative (hook → tension → context → payoff → outro). Write/reshape VO timing notes and on-screen beats (we provide core VO text; you optimize pacing). AI Video Generation Create cinematic shots with Sora, Veo, and comparable tools; storyboard prompt sets; iterate for visual continuity. Interactive Maps & Motion Graphics Build crisp, data-backed map animations (borders over time, flows, timelines, zooms). Integrate lower-thirds, titles, info cards, subtle kinetic typography. Editing & Finishing Assemble the episode (music, SFX, transitions, color, audio cleanup). Export 4K or high-bitrate 1080p + deliver all project files and a clean asset manifest. Deliverables (per video) Final video: 8–12 min (4K or 1080p high bitrate, .mp4/h.264 or ProRes). Beat sheet with timestamps (hook, acts, reveals, map moments). Map package (AE/Mapbox/Flourish/QGIS project + rendered clips). Asset & rights sheet (AI tool outputs, archive footage if used, music/SFX details). 2–3 thumbnail concepts + SEO title/description (nice-to-have). We Provide Topics, outlines, references, and/or draft VO text. Pronunciation/tone guide. Brand visual references and examples. Must-Have Skills Elite storytelling for YouTube-style docs (you can make any topic engaging). Proven AI video generation workflow (Sora, Veo, Runway, or equivalents). Strong map animation/cartography skills (AE map rigs, Mapbox/Flourish/QGIS exports). Expert editing & motion design (Premiere/Resolve + After Effects). Sound polish (noise reduction, EQ/comp, mix for VO clarity). Nice-to-Haves Thumbnail design (Photoshop/Illustrator). Quick data-viz for cards/overlays. Basic LUT/color knowledge for consistent look. Compliance (Important) Only use assets you have rights to. Document AI outputs, stock, music, and any public-archive clips in the rights sheet. No unlicensed voice clones or trademarked content misuse. We will supply topics and factual angle; no external research is required. Cadence & Budget Paid test: 5–7 min video — $300–$600 (depending on map complexity). Ongoing: 8–12 min video — $700–$1,200 per episode (script polish + AI visuals + maps + edit). Move to weekly output (and potential retainer) after 4–6 successful deliveries. How to Apply (follow exactly) 1. Portfolio: 2–4 videos where you led storytelling + maps + motion (AI video examples strongly preferred). 2. AI Reel: 30–60s showing your best Sora/Veo/Runway (or similar) shots + the prompts you used. 3. Map Reel: 30–60s of interactive map animations (timelines, flows, border changes). 4. Workflow: 6–8 bullets (from receiving our topic → story beats → AI prompts → maps → edit → QC). 5. Rates: your fixed price for (a) test video 5–7 min and (b) ongoing 8–12 min. 6. Availability: hours/week, timezone, turnaround time. Screening Questions 1. Share a link to a video where your story arc alone lifted average watch time. What did you change in the first 60 seconds? 2. Show one AI video scene you’re proud of and paste the prompt(s) you used to achieve it. 3. If you had to visualize “a border shifting 7 times in 150 years”, outline your map sequence in 4–5 beats. 4. What’s your process for ensuring visual continuity across AI-generated shots in a single episode? 5. Describe your QC checklist (audio peaks, color, captions, pacing, artifact checks). Keywords / Tags `AI video (Sora, Veo, Runway)`, `storytelling`, `YouTube documentary`, `Premiere`, `After Effects`, `interactive maps`, `Mapbox`, `Flourish`, `QGIS`, `motion graphics`, `editor`, `geopolitics`, `history`.