Thumbnail Designer, The Rundown

Thumbnail Designer - The Rundown

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

Electrify 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 The Rundown is one of the leading channels in our portfolio.

The Rundown is the world’s largest AI community, informing millions of people around the world about everything going on in AI, why it matters, and how you can apply it. Our daily newsletter and social media channel engage with millions each day, and our AI University gets hands-on and educates thousands of members on using AI tools.

Come and build the future of media with us!

About the role

As a Thumbnail Designer at The Rundown, you’ll be responsible for designing and publishing high-performing thumbnails, titles and descriptions across The Rundown’s video and social channels, including content for our CEO’s personal brand.

Working closely with our media and content teams, you’ll play a key role in shaping how millions of people experience AI news and education through engaging visual storytelling, data-driven creative decisions and consistent brand execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Design 2–3 high-performing, A/B tested thumbnails every weekday for The Rundown’s YouTube and social media channels.

• Write engaging, SEO-optimised titles and descriptions that maximise clarity and audience engagement.

• Collaborate with media and content teams to translate stories, scripts and videos into compelling visual content.

• Analyse performance metrics, test creative approaches and iterate designs based on data and audience insights.

• Maintain brand consistency across all visual assets, ensuring alignment with The Rundown’s visual identity and storytelling style.

• Source, edit and enhance images using professional editing and AI tools to produce polished, high-quality creative.

• Manage the publishing workflow by uploading final thumbnails, titles and descriptions, ensuring content is published on schedule.

Skills and experience 

• Exceptional eye for design with experience creating high-performing digital content.

• Excellent copywriting skills and English proficiency, with the ability to write compelling titles and descriptions.

• Experience designing and A/B testing YouTube thumbnails for videos achieving 100k+ views.

• Strong understanding of performance analytics with a passion for testing, learning and continuous optimisation.

• Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable 

• Experience working in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.

• Flexibility to occasionally work across different time zones when required.

• Passion for AI and a genuine excitement for making AI knowledge and skills accessible to millions of people worldwide.

• Experience using AI-powered creative tools to enhance design workflows.

Electrify Culture

• Dynamic environment - We are dedicated to providing a world-class creative culture where our employees can thrive. We’re looking for self-starters with an entrepreneurial mindset who want to be part of our success story. You’ll 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, diverse ways of thinking and the ability to drive positive change. DEI is in our DNA, and our DEI Committee and Social Hub initiatives reflect this commitment.

• Force for good - We believe in unlocking the power of Electrify to tell stories that change lives. Digital media has the opportunity to propagate inspiring ideas and knowledge that can generate extraordinary change. Electrify Impact provides initiatives and resources to support emerging creators and positive impact organisations amplify their voice. In support of the United Nations 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) , we actively encourage support on our mission to make the world a better place for all.

What we offer

• A chance to build the sales organization behind the fastest-growing media brand in AI, reaching 2M+ professionals daily, with significantly underpriced inventory and massive headroom.

• A global team that is passionate about the future of AI, media & education.

• Competitive base + performance compensation, flexible hours & fully remote work.

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.