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Abdul S.

Abdul S.

YouTube Video Editor | Long-Form Documentary & High-Retention Content

Your documentary needs to hold attention for 20, 30, even 40 minutes and that doesn't happen by accident. I'm Abdul Samad, a full-time video editor specializing in faceless YouTube documentaries across true crime, geopolitics, history, sports, and mystery niches. I don't just cut clips together. I build a viewing experience that keeps your audience locked in from the hook to the final second. What I bring to your channel: 60%+ average retention on 20–40 minute long-form videos 15+ minute average view duration achieved for multiple clients Helped monetize multiple YouTube channels from scratch Documentary-style pacing and storytelling that reduces early drop-off What you get working with me: Strong, scroll-stopping hooks engineered to kill early exits Structured pacing and narrative flow built for long-form retention Clean faceless delivery with stock footage, motion graphics, and sound design Long-form content repurposed into Shorts and clips Fully upload-ready files no back and forth Direct communication, fast turnaround, and a workflow built for consistent content production I adapt to any niche or style whether you're building a true crime channel, a geopolitics brand, or something entirely new, I'll match your vision and elevate it. Ready to grow your channel? Send me your script, voiceover, or raw footage and let's get started.

🇵🇰Jhelum, Pakistan$12/hr100% JSS4.66 (15)Since Feb 2021
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Earnings and projects

MRR (estimate)as of Sep 24
≈$199

An estimate from an earlier read

World#113,460 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#15,397 / 52.9k
Revenue, last 30 days
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Last 6 months: $1.2k

Total earnings
$4.3k

Billed in all: $4.3k

World#267,711 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#31,080 / 52.9k
Per project
$215

$239 in the last 6 months

World#259,085 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#32,614 / 52.9k
Projects, last 6 months
5
100% fixed0% hourly
World#41,746 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#8,942 / 52.9k
Projects in all
20

Across 21 contracts

100% fixed0% hourly
World#133,447 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#22,130 / 52.9k

Earnings, last 30 days

$4.3kNo reading in this rangeBilled in all by Sep 8, 2026, the last reading before this range
$4,200$4,250$4,300$4,350No dataOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

No reading in this range. Dotted: longer than usual between two readings. Hatched: over two weeks without one.

Skill rankings: Top 27% in Adobe After Effects

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

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  2. #784Motion Design2,808 freelancers · 🇵🇰 #81Top 28%
  3. #1,575YouTube Video4,445 freelancers · 🇵🇰 #599Top 35%
  4. #2,547Video Editing & Production8,102 freelancers · 🇵🇰 #596Top 31%
  5. #3,829Adobe After Effects14,104 freelancers · 🇵🇰 #775Top 27%
  6. #4,093Adobe Premiere Pro14,666 freelancers · 🇵🇰 #912Top 28%