Short Form Video Producer, Veritasium

An opportunity to join an exciting well-funded and fast-growing creator economy business.

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 multiple creator brands and Veritasium is one of the leading channels in our portfolio.

Veritasium is a world-leading physics and science education YouTube channel with nearly 20 million subscribers and more than 3 billion lifetime views. We craft high-quality in-depth videos for a curious engaged audience that never stops asking the big questions. Come and build the future of media with us!

About the role

As Short Form Video Producer you will be responsible for producing impeccably researched premium science videos for Veritasiums global audience of knowledge-seekers. Youll understand what it takes to make content resonate on short form platforms with a particular flair for creating compelling intro hooks - injecting pace and intrigue while still delivering the level of depth and intellectual satisfaction Veritasium fans expect. Working alongside the long form content team as Producer youll be hands-on at every stage of the pre-production process from ideation through to scripting and filming. This role would suit a science graduate with proven experience of producing compelling short form content.

Tasks

• Write research and produce original short form videos for Veritasium
• Work with Veritasiums Writer/Directors to ensure we are creating short form content that supports and expands on our long form video output
• Create content that resonates on short form platforms with a particular focus on edit pacing and creating impactful intro hooks
• Develop video ideas that will delight the Veritasium audience
• Write flawlessly accurate scripts that expand peoples understanding of the world
• Continuously analyze video performance to ensure ideation and production is backed by data and audience insight
• Analyse the short form video landscape across platforms to ensure our content is tailored to current platform best practices
• Pitch ideas for branded content in response to client briefs where required
• Give creative feedback to video editors
• Consistency: ensure our short form content adheres to Veritasium brand values and audience expectations.
• Collaboration: work cross-functionally building relationships with colleagues in Editorial Brand Partnerships Publishing and more.

Requirements

• Science degree
• Track record of producing educational short form content
• A strong understanding of short form video trends and retention tactics
• Passion for Veritasium and its educational mission
• Excellent level of technical knowledge in video production
• Strong project management skills with proven ability to drive projects forward and hit deadlines
• Fantastic communication skills with the ability to sell a video concept and build trust with Veritasiums creative team
• Excellent attention to detail and a keen eye for visual aesthetics
• Adept at analysing data and making data-driven decisions

Desirable

* You probably wont appear on-screen - but wed be interested in candidates that have experience of presenting their own content on short form platforms

• Experience of building your own audience as a science creator
• Experience of producing branded content in response to a client brief

Benefits

Electrify Culture

• Dynamic environment - We are dedicated to providing a world-class creative culture where our employees can thrive. Were looking for self-starters with an entrepreneurial mindset who want to be part of our success story. Youll discover new opportunities take ownership of important initiatives and learn at a fast pace.

• Work anywhere - We are a remote team with employees around the world. This means you are free to work from anywhere with a good internet connection.

• Our Values We are committed to fostering a culture that values innovative thinking and the ability to drive positive change.

• Force for good - We believe in leveraging the power of Electrify to change lives and have set up our Creator Foundation. For each established creator that we invest in we will provide both the cash and production support for an emerging creator to produce and distribute a video that tells an important story linked to one of the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We actively encourage your involvement in these projects.

What we offer

• Work from anywhere with an allowance for tech
• Flexible hours
• Employee referral program
• The opportunity to work in a vibrant and innovative environment where you can learn rapidly and grow quickly
• A supportive collaborative and passionate team
• An opportunity to leave your footprint with ownership & responsibility from the start
• Creating inspirational videos watched by millions of people
• A flat organizational startup structure

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.