Freelance Video Editor - Veritasium
Freelance Video Editor - Veritasium
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Job Description
Electrify Video Partners is a dynamic new digital media company that invests in and scales creators with an established YouTube presence. We have invested in various leading channels and Veritasium is one of the leading channels in our portfolio.
About the role
Veritasium is a world-leading physics and science education YouTube channel with nearly 20 million subscribers. We craft high-quality in depth videos for a curious engaged audience that never stops asking the big questions.
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Video Editor to join our remote production team on a freelance basis. The ideal candidate has a passion for physics or has worked in the science space. You should have experience in creating high-quality digital video / documentary content and proficiency in video editing software.
The Video Editor will be responsible for creating engaging and informative videos that help explain complex physics concepts to a broad audience. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of editing engaging structured factual videos to a high standard with a variety of styles and tones.
The ideal candidate wants to work in a world-class team with the goal to educate and inspire millions of people across the globe. You are eager to learn coachable and hold yourself and others to high standards. You have a great attention to detail and take pride in doing your work. You are passionate about making the best possible video and are proactive in every sense in getting things done in speaking up with ways things can be improved and in consistently learning.
This is a freelance contract on an ongoing basis in line with upcoming videos.
Tasks
Key Responsibilities
- Edit high-quality videos combining live action b-roll and animation collaborating closely with animators
- Deliver world-class videos according to deadlines
- Work with writers and researchers to ensure content is accurate engaging and accessible
- Source and integrate music third-party and archive footage
- Maintain the channels established visual language and editing style
- Organise and manage all footage and final deliverables according to delivery specs
Requirements
Skills and Experience
- Ideally proven experience editing science-related content and/or a strong passion or educational background in science and physics
- 3 years of video editing experience with a relevant showreel and a focus on digital/YouTube content
- Ability to pull relevant footage to tell a great story
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere After Effects and related tools
- Deep understanding of YouTube and social media platforms and the editorial style
- Experience with self-shooting or small crew production is a plus
- Excellent attention to detail and strong multitasking skills
The ideal candidate should be able to work in a fast-paced environment have excellent time-management skills and be able to meet tight deadlines while producing high-quality video content. If you meet these qualifications and are passionate about physics and digital content creation we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Benefits
Location
As we are an entirely remote global team with no central office we welcome applicants from all over the world.
Electrify is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive innovative environment with the best employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age race colour ancestry national origin religion disability sex gender identity or
expression sexual orientation or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Unfortunately we may be unable to respond to all applicants due to the high volume of applications that we receive but we really thank you for the time taken to apply and your interest in working with us.
Employment Type
Full Time
