Freelance Editor - Astrum Earth

About Electrify Video Partners

Electrify is a dynamic, well-funded, and fast-growing digital media company specializing in investing in and scaling YouTube creators. We partner with leading channels, including Astrum Earth, which is a sister channel to the popular YouTube channel Astrum. Astrum Earth focuses on complex topics related to our planet, from geology and climate cycles to dinosaurs and deep-sea exploration, delivering rigorous research and intriguing answers to a broad audience.

Come and build the future of media with us!

About The Role: Freelance Editor - Astrum Earth

Video Editors play a crucial role in creating high-quality long-form videos that blend live-action and animation. These videos bring complex Earth science topics to life for a broad audience. We are seeking experienced freelance editors to join our talent pool. If you have a passion for Earth sciences, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently, we encourage you to apply and help build the future of media with us.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on video content for the Astrum Earth channel, creating high-quality long-form videos that blend live-action and animation.
• Source, select, and import suitable media elements (videos, images, audio) for video projects.
• Implement sound design and ensure proper audio integration with visual content.
• Ensure all media used is rights-cleared and complies with legal standards.
• Collaborate with the scriptwriter, researcher, voice-over artist, and production team to understand visual requirements and ensure alignment with the storytelling vision.
• Manage multiple edit projects concurrently, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet deadlines and maintain project momentum.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation to ensure easy access to assets and seamless collaboration with team members.
• Prepare animation briefs and review animation content to ensure it meets project requirements. Work closely with the animators.
• Maintain the style and quality of Astrum Earth videos.
• Maintain communication with team members and reporting on progress of the tasks.

Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of experience in video editing and accompanying showreel, with an emphasis on digital content creation and experience with YouTube.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro & Creative Cloud.
• Excellent video documentary storytelling skills.
• A strong understanding of YouTube and other social media platforms and how to optimise content for those platforms would be beneficial (though not essential).
• A passion for Earth sciences with the ability to communicate complex concepts to a broad audience.
• Experience in sound design, with the ability to integrate audio elements into video projects is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Previous experience editing documentaries is considered an advantage.

Electrify Culture

Electrify fosters a dynamic environment dedicated to a world-class creative culture. We seek self-starters with an entrepreneurial mindset eager to take ownership and learn quickly. As a remote team, we offer the flexibility to work from anywhere with a good internet connection. Our values prioritize innovative, diverse thinking and positive change, with DEI embedded in our DNA through dedicated committees and initiatives. We believe in leveraging digital media to propagate inspiring ideas and knowledge, supporting the UN's Sustainable Development Goals through Electrify Impact initiatives.

What We Offer

• Work from anywhere.
• Flexible hours.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, vibrant, dynamic, and innovative environment.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team.

Key skills/competency

• Video Editing
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Digital Content Creation
• YouTube Optimization
• Sound Design
• Documentary Storytelling
• Animation Review
• Project Management
• Earth Sciences Communication
• Rights Clearance