YouTube Channel Writer/Director - Veritasium 2
@ Electrify Video Partners

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$120,000
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Posted 18 hours ago

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About Electrify Video Partners

Electrify Video Partners is a dynamic digital media company investing in and scaling creators. With Veritasium as one of its leading channels, the company is embarking on a second channel venture.

About the Role

As a YouTube Channel Writer/Director - Veritasium 2, you will be a compelling factual storyteller with a strong track record in making engaging long-form documentaries for YouTube. You will write, revise, and edit scripts, while overseeing the production process including planning, directing, producing, and managing post-production elements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative video ideas with compelling hooks and strong storylines.
  • Write and edit accurate, engaging scripts after extensive research.
  • Oversee production: filming, directing on location, and managing edits and animations.
  • Manage a researcher and liaise with animators and editors.
  • Optimize all content for YouTube and social media platforms.

Requirements

  • Experience producing high-performing factual videos on YouTube.
  • Proven ability to create engaging, long-form documentary content.
  • A portfolio demonstrating writing and video-making skills.
  • Experience managing production teams and coordinating multiple projects.
  • Excellent communication, project management, and attention to detail.
  • A strong academic background in relevant fields.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and flexible hours.
  • Remote work with a tech allowance.
  • Opportunity to convert to a staff contract in the future.
  • A dynamic, innovative, and inclusive work culture.
  • Employee referral program and supportive team environment.
  • Chance to contribute to projects aligned with UN SDGs.

Key skills/competency

YouTube, storytelling, scriptwriting, directing, production, research, documentary, project management, editing, animation

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How to Get Hired at Electrify Video Partners

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Align experience with YouTube storytelling and production.
  • Highlight documentary skills: Emphasize long-form video and research expertise.
  • Prepare research samples: Showcase your factual narrative portfolio.
  • Master production tools: Demonstrate proficiency in editing and project management software.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review documentary video production tools.
Study YouTube content optimization techniques.
Practice software for video editing.
Update and refine technical portfolio samples.

Behavioral Questions

Describe teamwork under project pressure.
Explain handling multiple tight deadlines.
Showcase creative problem-solving experiences.
Discuss communication with diverse production teams.

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