Short Form Video Editor/Animator

About Electrify Video Partners & Veritasium

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: Short Form Video Editor/Animator

The Short Form Video Editor/Animator is responsible for delivering best-in-class, social-first video content for Veritasium across both editorial and branded content. This role plays a key part in shaping impactful, audience-led formats across YouTube Shorts, Instagram, and TikTok, helping to grow reach, strengthen brand presence, and unlock commercial opportunities.

Working closely with editorial, production, and commercial teams, the role drives creative innovation in short-form video, translating complex scientific ideas into engaging, accessible, and visually distinctive content optimized for social platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and produce high-quality, social-first short-form video content, optimized for platform performance at every stage.
• Design and animate clear, engaging motion graphic sequences that bring complex scientific concepts to life.
• Edit branded short form video content, working closely with the sponsorship sales team, and pitching ideas in response to briefs from brands when required.
• Lead the post-production process for videos end-to-end, including editing, sound design, graphics, animation, and versioning.
• Adapt content for multiple platforms, from YouTube Shorts to Patreon to Facebook.
• Work across multiple projects simultaneously, balancing speed, quality, and budget without compromising creative standards.
• Ensure all output meets Veritasium’s editorial, brand, and client expectations.
• Proactively develop and evolve new short-form formats and creative approaches in collaboration with editorial and commercial teams.
• Provide strong creative direction across both editorial and branded content projects.
• Brainstorm, test, and pilot new ideas with a clear understanding of social-first audience behavior and performance metrics.

Skills And Experience

• Proven track record delivering high-performing social-first video for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
• Strong technical expertise in editing and post-production workflows, with advanced experience using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Skilled in motion graphics, keyframe animation, and basic visual effects.
• Strong understanding of platform algorithms, best practices, and audience engagement drivers.
• Data-led mindset, able to study competitors and iterate on success.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to balance creative ambition with brand and business objectives.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to collaborate effectively across editorial and commercial teams.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Clear and confident communicator.
• Knowledge of emerging AI tools for video production, with experience applying them in real-world workflows.
• Proactive, collaborative, and innovative, with a passion for social-first storytelling.
• Good understanding of the STEM short form video competitor space.
• Interest in science.
• Ability in 3D animation software, e.g., Blender, is a nice to have.

Electrify Culture & What We Offer

Electrify fosters a dynamic environment for world-class creative culture. We are a remote team with employees around the world, offering flexibility to work from anywhere. Our values prioritize innovative, diverse thinking and driving positive change, with a strong commitment to DEI. We also use our platform to tell stories that change lives, supporting emerging creators and positive impact organizations aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

We offer a work-from-anywhere model with a tech allowance, flexible hours, an employee referral program, and the opportunity for rapid learning and growth in a fast-paced, vibrant, and innovative environment. You'll join a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team. Electrify is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and innovative environment.

Key Skills/Competency

• Social-first video production
• Adobe Premiere Pro expertise
• After Effects motion graphics
• Platform algorithm knowledge
• Data-driven content strategy
• Stakeholder management
• AI video tools application
• Science communication
• End-to-end post-production
• Creative direction & innovation