
Short Form Writer/Director
Electrify Video Partners
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Anywhere in Europe
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About the role
- Write, research and produce original short form videos for Veritasium.
- Work with Veritasium’s Writer/Directors to ensure we are creating short form content that supports, and expands on, our long form video output.
- Create content that resonates on short form platforms, with a particular focus on edit pacing, and creating impactful intro hooks.
- Develop video ideas that will delight the Veritasium audience.
- Write flawlessly accurate scripts that expand people’s understanding of the world.
- Continuously analyze video performance to ensure ideation and production is backed by data and audience insight.
- Analyse the short form video landscape across platforms to ensure our content is tailored to current platform best practices.
- Pitch ideas for branded content, in response to client briefs, where required.
- Give creative feedback to video editors.
- Consistency: ensure our short form content adheres to Veritasium brand values and audience expectations.
- Collaboration: work cross-functionally, building relationships with colleagues in Editorial, Brand Partnerships, Publishing and more.
Requirements
- Science degree
- Track record of producing educational short form content
- A strong understanding of short form video trends and retention tactics
- Passion for Veritasium and its educational mission
- Excellent level of technical knowledge in video production
- Strong project management skills, with proven ability to drive projects forward and hit deadlines
- Fantastic communication skills, with the ability to sell a video concept and build trust with Veritasium’s creative team
- Excellent attention to detail and a keen eye for visual aesthetics
- Adept at analysing data and making data-driven decisions
Benefits
- Work from anywhere with an allowance for tech
- Flexible hours
- Employee referral program
- 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
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Hard Skills & Tools
video productionscript writingdata analysisvideo editingcontent creationshort form videoretention tacticsproject managementaudience insightbranding
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationattention to detailcreativityrelationship buildingfeedbacktime managementproblem solvingadaptabilitypassion
Certifications
science degree