Documentary Editor / Storytelling Editor

We are looking for an experienced editor to join the post-production team for an ongoing documentary series following large-scale real estate, construction and lifestyle projects in Dubai. This is not a social media editing position. We are looking for someone who understands narrative documentary storytelling, pacing, structure and long-form editing. Fluency in Russian is essential for this role. Responsibilities Documentary episodes Construction and architectural storytelling Behind-the-scenes observational content Lifestyle and business narratives Long-form YouTube documentary edits Strong experience in DaVinci Resolve Understanding of documentary storytelling and three-act structure Ability to build narrative from raw observational footage Experience working with interviews, documentary scenes and voice over Understanding of pacing, emotional rhythm and scene construction Experience working with proxy workflows and remote collaboration Russian language proficiency (spoken and understood fluently) English is mandatory — many interviews, meetings and storylines are in English Ability to work under deadlines and long-form episodic workflows Technical Requirements Candidate must have a powerful editing workstation capable of handling large-scale documentary projects efficiently. Preferred setup: RTX 3060 / 3070 / 4070 level GPU or equivalent Fast multi-core CPU Stable high-speed internet connection Personal NAS / server with minimum 8TB of free space required for proxy workflow Ability to render and export long-form 4K projects efficiently Nice to Have Experience in cinematic documentary editing Experience with multicam and large project organization Experience with sound design and music-driven editing Experience collaborating with directors and story producers Competitive salary Fully remote role with long-term project stability Opportunity to work on large-scale premium real estate, construction, and lifestyle projects in Dubai Creative ownership and involvement in high-quality documentary storytelling Strong portfolio growth through long-form documentary productions and premium content projects