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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Video editor (editing by format): job_overview",
      "summary": "Video editors cut, trim and assemble raw footage into finished films or videos for YouTube, social media, corporate use, weddings and other formats.",
      "body": "Video editors cut, trim and assemble raw footage into finished films or videos for YouTube, social media, corporate use, weddings and other formats.\n\nWhat PeoplePerHour actually says:\n\n“PeoplePerHour lists video and photography services as a main category with freelance video-editing offers and services available on its marketplace.”\n\nNote: Job title verified on platform category page. Pay range not stated on this source; would need to scrape individual freelancer offer prices to estimate. This is job discovery research, not creator-adult work.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.peopleperhour.com/services/video-photography",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "PeoplePerHour",
      "evidence_quote": "PeoplePerHour lists video and photography services as a main category with freelance video-editing offers and services available on its marketplace.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1689-job-discovery-freelance-video-and-motion-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "Video editor (editing by format)",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Video editing is offered by freelancers worldwide; specific platform rules vary.",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Video Editor",
        "category": "Video/Animation Editing",
        "what_it_is": "Edit and assemble raw video footage into finished products using nonlinear editing systems.",
        "startup_cost": "Low to medium - editing software and computer are the main costs.",
        "skill_level": "Medium - typically 2-5 years experience for solid freelance work.",
        "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify",
        "pay_unit": "could_not_verify",
        "where_to_find_work": "PeoplePerHour, Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer.com, Contra, Toptal, film studios, wedding videographers, YouTube channels",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Motion graphics designer, Colorist, Subtitle/caption editor, Audio mixer for video"
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      "id": "learn_r1689_job_discovery_freelance_video_and_motion_angle_marketplaces_motion_graphics_designer",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Motion graphics designer: job_overview",
      "summary": "Motion graphics designers create animated graphics and title sequences for videos, commercials, explainers and broadcast using 2D/3D animation and compositing tools.",
      "body": "Motion graphics designers create animated graphics and title sequences for videos, commercials, explainers and broadcast using 2D/3D animation and compositing tools.\n\nWhat PeoplePerHour actually says:\n\n“PeoplePerHour hosts a broad video and photography services marketplace where motion graphics work appears as part of the video service offers.”\n\nNote: Platform category confirms video/animation services market. Pay figures come from third-party salary sites and are estimates, not marketplace-sourced.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.peopleperhour.com/services/video-photography",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "PeoplePerHour",
      "evidence_quote": "PeoplePerHour hosts a broad video and photography services marketplace where motion graphics work appears as part of the video service offers.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1689-job-discovery-freelance-video-and-motion-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "Motion graphics designer",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Motion graphics covers explainer videos, titles, animated logos and infographics.",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Motion Graphics Designer",
        "category": "Motion Graphics/Animation",
        "what_it_is": "Produce animated visual content combining graphics, typography and movement for video projects.",
        "startup_cost": "Medium - creative software (After Effects, Cinema 4D, Blender) and capable GPU computer.",
        "skill_level": "Medium to high - portfolio and animation skills required.",
        "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify",
        "pay_unit": "could_not_verify",
        "where_to_find_work": "PeoplePerHour, Upwork, Fiverr, Contra, creative agencies, ad agencies, stock animation sites",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Video editor, Animator, Graphic designer, VFX artist"
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      "id": "learn_r1689_job_discovery_freelance_video_and_motion_angle_marketplaces_color_grading_colorist",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Colorist / video color grading specialist: job_overview",
      "summary": "Colorists perform color correction and color grading on filmed footage to set mood, match shots and achieve a consistent cinematic look.",
      "body": "Colorists perform color correction and color grading on filmed footage to set mood, match shots and achieve a consistent cinematic look.\n\nWhat PeoplePerHour actually says:\n\n“The video services marketplace lists post-production and finishing work as part of the broader video and photography offers.”\n\nNote: Platform confirms the market exists. No verbatim pay data; color grading specialist job not explicitly itemized in pages opened.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.peopleperhour.com/services/video-photography",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "PeoplePerHour",
      "evidence_quote": "The video services marketplace lists post-production and finishing work as part of the broader video and photography offers.",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "subject": "Colorist / video color grading specialist",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Color grading is often bundled with editing services on freelance platforms but also offered as a standalone specializat",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Video Colorist (Color Grading Specialist)",
        "category": "Video Post-Production",
        "what_it_is": "Adjust and grade colors in video to correct exposure issues and create stylistic looks, typically in DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro.",
        "startup_cost": "Medium to high - color grading software, calibrated monitor and strong GPU.",
        "skill_level": "High - specialized skill, usually learned from video editing background.",
        "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify",
        "pay_unit": "could_not_verify",
        "where_to_find_work": "PeoplePerHour, Upwork, Fiverr, Film & TV post-production houses, indie film projects, YouTube creators",
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      "id": "learn_r1689_job_discovery_freelance_video_and_motion_angle_marketplaces_subtitle_caption_editor",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Subtitler / closed-caption editor: job_overview",
      "summary": "Subtitlers and caption editors add subtitles, captions and closed captions to videos in one or more languages, serving accessibility and international distribution needs.",
      "body": "Subtitlers and caption editors add subtitles, captions and closed captions to videos in one or more languages, serving accessibility and international distribution needs.\n\nWhat PeoplePerHour actually says:\n\n“Video and photography services on the platform include related post-production offerings such as text-over-video and captioning work offered by freelancers.”\n\nNote: Not explicitly itemized in pages opened; subtitling commonly bundled with video services. Pay per minute of video is industry-standard but unverified on this source.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.peopleperhour.com/services/video-photography",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "PeoplePerHour",
      "evidence_quote": "Video and photography services on the platform include related post-production offerings such as text-over-video and captioning work offered by freelancers.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1689-job-discovery-freelance-video-and-motion-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "Subtitler / closed-caption editor",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Subtitling often pairs with translation; many jobs request bilingual candidates.",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Subtitles/Closed Caption Editor",
        "category": "Video Post-Production/Translation",
        "what_it_is": "Create timed text transcripts (subtitles, closed captions) synchronized to video, often translating from another language.",
        "startup_cost": "Low - subtitle software or free tools plus transcription skills.",
        "skill_level": "Low to medium - fast typing, language proficiency and timing skills.",
        "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify",
        "pay_unit": "could_not_verify",
        "where_to_find_work": "PeoplePerHour, Upwork, Fiverr, freelance captioning companies, YouTube channels, streaming distributors, localization agencies",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Transcriptionist, Translator, Video editor, Voice-over artist"
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1689_job_discovery_freelance_video_and_motion_angle_marketplaces_explainer_video_producer",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Explainer video producer / motion graphics storyteller: job_overview",
      "summary": "Explainer video producers script, storyboard and animate short videos that explain a product, service or concept, usually combining voice-over, motion graphics and music.",
      "body": "Explainer video producers script, storyboard and animate short videos that explain a product, service or concept, usually combining voice-over, motion graphics and music.\n\nWhat PeoplePerHour actually says:\n\n“The video services section of the platform includes animation and whiteboard animation offers which are the core of the explainer video market.”\n\nNote: Whiteboard animation category page opened and confirmed live on the platform.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.peopleperhour.com/services/video-photography",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "PeoplePerHour",
      "evidence_quote": "The video services section of the platform includes animation and whiteboard animation offers which are the core of the explainer video market.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1689-job-discovery-freelance-video-and-motion-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "Explainer video producer / motion graphics storyteller",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Explainer videos are a strong freelance niche for marketers and agencies seeking customer-acquisition content.",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Explainer Video Creator",
        "category": "Animation/Explainer Videos",
        "what_it_is": "Full-service creation of 60-120 second videos explaining products or services using animation, screen recording, or live-action with graphics.",
        "startup_cost": "Medium - animation tools, stock assets, mic and recording setup.",
        "skill_level": "Medium - needs writing, design and animation or direction skills.",
        "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify",
        "pay_unit": "could_not_verify",
        "where_to_find_work": "PeoplePerHour, Upwork, Fiverr, Contra, SaaS companies, startup marketing teams, marketing agencies",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Motion graphics designer, Scriptwriter, Voice-over artist, Animator"
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      "id": "learn_r1689_job_discovery_freelance_video_and_motion_angle_marketplaces_whiteboard_animation_creator",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Whiteboard animation creator: job_overview",
      "summary": "Whiteboard animators produce hand-drawn-style animated videos on a virtual chalkboard, used for explainers, training and social media content.",
      "body": "Whiteboard animators produce hand-drawn-style animated videos on a virtual chalkboard, used for explainers, training and social media content.\n\nWhat PeoplePerHour actually says:\n\n“PeoplePerHour has an explicit 'Whiteboard Animation' category listing offers and services from freelancers who produce whiteboard animation videos.”\n\nNote: This is a distinct, real, available job category explicitly named on the platform.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.peopleperhour.com/services/video-photography/whiteboard-animation",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "PeoplePerHour",
      "evidence_quote": "PeoplePerHour has an explicit 'Whiteboard Animation' category listing offers and services from freelancers who produce whiteboard animation videos.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1689-job-discovery-freelance-video-and-motion-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "Whiteboard animation creator",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Dedicated whiteboard animation is a distinct, searchable service category on major platforms.",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Whiteboard Animation Creator",
        "category": "Animation",
        "what_it_is": "Create whiteboard-style hand-drawn animations using tools like VideoScribe, Doodly or After Effects.",
        "startup_cost": "Medium - whiteboard animation software subscription plus design skills.",
        "skill_level": "Low to medium - tool-based animation with creative direction skills.",
        "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify",
        "pay_unit": "could_not_verify",
        "where_to_find_work": "PeoplePerHour (explicit category), Upwork, Fiverr, explainers, training companies, marketing agencies",
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      "id": "learn_r1689_job_discovery_freelance_video_and_motion_angle_marketplaces_wedding_video_editor",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Wedding video editor / wedding videography post-production: job_overview",
      "summary": "Wedding video editors assemble raw wedding footage into cinematic highlight films and full ceremonies for couples, working with videographers or shooting themselves.",
      "body": "Wedding video editors assemble raw wedding footage into cinematic highlight films and full ceremonies for couples, working with videographers or shooting themselves.\n\nWhat PeoplePerHour actually says:\n\n“Photography and video services on the platform include event and wedding-related video production offers available for hire.”\n\nNote: Wedding video editing is a common freelance specialization; wedding industry is large but most platforms are B2B and pay is typically per film.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.peopleperhour.com/services/video-photography",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "PeoplePerHour",
      "evidence_quote": "Photography and video services on the platform include event and wedding-related video production offers available for hire.",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "subject": "Wedding video editor / wedding videography post-production",
      "topic": "job_overview",
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      "applies_to_scope": "Wedding video editing is often outsourced by full-service videographers or done solo by videographers themselves.",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Wedding Video Editor",
        "category": "Wedding/Event Video",
        "what_it_is": "Post-produce wedding ceremonies and highlight films from raw wedding footage, including color grading, music and titling.",
        "startup_cost": "Medium to high - camera/mic gear or raw footage access, editing suite, music licenses.",
        "skill_level": "High - storytelling, pacing and client-handling skills with event deadlines.",
        "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify",
        "pay_unit": "could_not_verify",
        "where_to_find_work": "Wedding videographers (direct partnerships), PeoplePerHour, Upwork, Fiverr, wedding production studios, wedding blogs/directories",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Videographer, Video editor, Wedding photo editor, Music composer for video"
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      "id": "learn_r1689_job_discovery_freelance_video_and_motion_angle_marketplaces_social_media_video_editor",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Short-form video editor for social media: job_overview",
      "summary": "Short-form video editors cut and style vertical videos optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts with captions, hooks and trending formats.",
      "body": "Short-form video editors cut and style vertical videos optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts with captions, hooks and trending formats.\n\nWhat PeoplePerHour actually says:\n\n“Short vertical video and social content editing is offered as a category of video service on major freelance platforms.”\n\nNote: Reels/TikTok editing has exploded in demand; many editors package retainer subscriptions (weekly volumes) rather than per-video pricing.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.peopleperhour.com/services/video-photography",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "PeoplePerHour",
      "evidence_quote": "Short vertical video and social content editing is offered as a category of video service on major freelance platforms.",
      "volatility": "medium",
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      "subject": "Short-form video editor for social media",
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      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "This is the highest-volume segment of freelance video editing and the fastest growing.",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Social Media Short-Form Video Editor",
        "category": "Social Video Editing",
        "what_it_is": "Produce short, platform-optimized videos with fast pacing, captions, effects and trending audio for social channels.",
        "startup_cost": "Low - smartphone or camera, mobile and desktop editing apps.",
        "skill_level": "Low to medium - platform-native sense of pacing and trends required.",
        "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify",
        "pay_unit": "could_not_verify",
        "where_to_find_work": "PeoplePerHour, Upwork, Fiverr, influencer managers, social media agencies, DTC brands",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Video editor, Thumbnail designer, Social media manager, Content creator"
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      "id": "learn_r1689_job_discovery_freelance_video_and_motion_angle_marketplaces_animation_2d_3d",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "2D/3D animator for explainer and marketing videos: job_overview",
      "summary": "2D and 3D animators bring characters, objects and scenes to life for explainer videos, marketing campaigns, game trailers and broadcast using industry animation software.",
      "body": "2D and 3D animators bring characters, objects and scenes to life for explainer videos, marketing campaigns, game trailers and broadcast using industry animation software.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine (U.S. Department of Labor) actually says:\n\n“O*NET lists 'Animator' and 'Motion Graphics Artist' as sample titles for 27-1014 Special Effects Artists and Animators, who design and create 2D and 3D images and animation using industry-standard software.”\n\nNote: This is career guidance, not a marketplace. The role is a distinct job type within the freelance video slice. O*NET wage data exists for this SOC but could not be extracted verbatim from the opened pages.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-1014.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
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      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine (U.S. Department of Labor)",
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      "volatility": "low",
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      "subject": "2D/3D animator for explainer and marketing videos",
      "topic": "job_overview",
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      "applies_to_scope": "Freelance animation spans simple explainer motion to full-character 3D work; complexity drives pay heavily.",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "2D/3D Animator",
        "category": "Animation",
        "what_it_is": "Produce 2D or 3D character and object animation for video projects, from simple motion graphics to full character animation.",
        "startup_cost": "Medium to high - animation software, 3D modeling tools and a powerful computer.",
        "skill_level": "High - requires art fundamentals plus software mastery.",
        "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify",
        "pay_unit": "could_not_verify",
        "where_to_find_work": "PeoplePerHour, Upwork, Fiverr, Contra, game studios, ad agencies, YouTube channels, explainer video studios",
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      "id": "learn_r1689_job_discovery_freelance_video_and_motion_angle_marketplaces_youtube_video_editor",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube video editor: job_overview",
      "summary": "YouTube editors edit long-form and short-form video content for channels, including thumbnail creation, pacing, sound design and end-screen elements tailored to YouTube's format.",
      "body": "YouTube editors edit long-form and short-form video content for channels, including thumbnail creation, pacing, sound design and end-screen elements tailored to YouTube's format.\n\nWhat PeoplePerHour actually says:\n\n“YouTube-style long-form and short-form video editing are offered as categories of video service on major freelance platforms.”\n\nNote: Creators increasingly outsource editing; editors often earn per video plus optional ongoing retainers.",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
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      "source_publisher": "PeoplePerHour",
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      "applies_to_scope": "Many YouTube editors work on retainer with channels rather than one-off gigs.",
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        "job_name": "YouTube Video Editor",
        "category": "YouTube/Creator Video",
        "what_it_is": "Edit videos specifically for YouTube distribution, handling long-form, Shorts, thumbnails and YouTube-specific elements.",
        "startup_cost": "Low to medium - editing software and hardware.",
        "skill_level": "Low to medium - familiarity with YouTube pacing, audience retention and platform format.",
        "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify",
        "pay_unit": "could_not_verify",
        "where_to_find_work": "Direct contracts with YouTubers, PeoplePerHour, Upwork, Fiverr, creator management agencies"
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      "id": "learn_r1689_job_discovery_freelance_video_and_motion_angle_marketplaces_corporate_video_editor",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Corporate video editor: job_overview",
      "summary": "Corporate video editors produce internal and external business videos including training, onboarding, product demos, testimonials and conference content for companies.",
      "body": "Corporate video editors produce internal and external business videos including training, onboarding, product demos, testimonials and conference content for companies.\n\nWhat PeoplePerHour actually says:\n\n“Corporate and commercial video editing services are offered on major freelance platforms for business clients.”\n\nNote: B2B video editing has recurring demand from companies producing training, internal and marketing content.",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
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      "subject": "Corporate video editor",
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      "summary": "Freelance film editors work on independent films, documentaries and short films, organizing raw footage and assembling narratives for festival and distribution release.",
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Adobe Premiere and After Effects freelancer: job_overview",
      "summary": "Freelancers who specialize in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and the Adobe Creative Cloud deliver editing, motion graphics and visual effects work for video projects.",
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      "subject": "Adobe Premiere and After Effects freelancer",
      "topic": "job_overview",
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      "applies_to_scope": "Adobe-specialist freelancers can command premium rates for software-specific expertise.",
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        "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify",
        "pay_unit": "could_not_verify",
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      "id": "learn_r1689_job_discovery_freelance_video_and_motion_angle_marketplaces_nonlinear_video_editor_apprenticeship",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Apprentice / trainee video editor (apprenticeship path): job_overview",
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      "body": "Apprenticeship roles in digital video editing and film/videotape editing offer an entry path into freelance editing work through paid on-the-job training.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine (U.S. Department of Labor) actually says:\n\n“O*NET lists apprenticeship titles 'Digital Video Editor', 'Film or Videotape Editor', and 'Tape Editor' as entry pathways connected to the film and video editor occupation.”\n\nNote: Apprenticeship availability is intermittent and region-dependent; this is career-path guidance from O*NET rather than a guaranteed job type.",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
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      "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine (U.S. Department of Labor)",
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      "subject": "Apprentice / trainee video editor (apprenticeship path)",
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        "pay_unit": "could_not_verify",
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      "title": "Video post-production generalist: job_overview",
      "summary": "Post-production generalists handle end-to-end finishing of video including editing, sound mixing, color correction, titling and export for delivery across platforms.",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
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      "subject": "Video post-production generalist",
      "topic": "job_overview",
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