YouTube Channel Writer/Director (Freelance), Veritasium 2

YouTube Channel Writer/Director (Freelance), Veritasium 2

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 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

We are starting a second channel and are looking for a creative and experienced Writer/Producer/Director (freelance) to join our remote digital video team.

The ideal candidate will be a compelling factual storyteller with a track record making popular engaging YouTube videos, with proven success producing long-form documentaries for a modern digital audience. They will be responsible for writing engaging, informative and accurate scripts for long-form videos related to a wide variety of factual subjects. They will also oversee the production of high-quality content and will have end-to-end responsibility for developing, planning, directing, producing, edit-producing and delivering content for the channel. They will report to the Executive Producer and work closely with researchers, animators and editors to ensure that the videos are informative, entertaining, and visually appealing.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate and develop ideas for new videos that have a compelling hook, strong storyline and intellectually satisfying content.

• Write, revise, and edit scripts for videos with a focus on accuracy and engaging storytelling, going extremely deep in research to trace stories back to original sources.

• Oversee all elements of production, including planning filming, directing on location, overseeing edits, overseeing animations and delivering on time and on budget.

• Manage and line-produce a researcher, and work closely with animators and editors to deliver high quality videos.

• Ensuring that all content is optimised for YouTube and other social media platforms.

Skills and experience

• Experience writing and making high-performing factual videos for YouTube, producing long form documentaries for a modern digital audience.

• An expert storyteller, with experience creating compelling narratives that engage the viewer over 20+ minutes.

• A portfolio showcasing writing and video-making ability, attention to detail and ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and engaging way.

• Experience running edits for long form factual content.

• Proven experience at creating content with real intellectual depth in a variety of subject areas.

• Experience at managing a production team - including running a team of researchers, editors and animators.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• A strong bachelor's degree or equivalent. Subjects of interest include Economics, Business, Finance, Politics, Geography and History as well as Science subjects.

• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality content that meets the standards of the YouTube channel.

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 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

• Flexible hours

• The opportunity to work in a fast-paced, vibrant, dynamic, and innovative environment where you can learn and grow quickly

• A supportive and collaborative team

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.