Electrify Video Partners

YouTube Channel Writer/Director – Freelancer

Electrify Video Partners

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Anywhere in Europe

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Lead

About the role

  • 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 their 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.
  • Ensure that all content is optimized for YouTube and other social media platforms.

Requirements

  • Experience writing and making high-performing factual videos for YouTube, producing long-form documentaries.
  • An expert storyteller, with experience creating compelling narratives that engage the viewer for 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 in creating content with real intellectual depth in a variety of subject areas.
  • Experience in 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, History, Geography, Philosophy as well as Science subjects.
Benefits
  • Dynamic environment - We are dedicated to providing a world-class creative culture where our employees can thrive.
  • Work anywhere - We are a remote team with employees around the world.
  • Flexible hours.
  • Employee referral program.
  • The opportunity to work in a vibrant, dynamic, and innovative environment.
  • The potential to convert to a staff contract at a later date.
  • A supportive and collaborative team.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
script writingvideo productionstorytellingresearcheditingproject managementcontent optimizationlong-form documentary productionnarrative creationcontent creation
Soft skills
attention to detailcommunicationteam managementtime managementcreativityproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptabilitycritical thinkingorganizational skills